Jul 2026· FUDMA Journal of Sciences· Vol 10, pp. 306-310· 0 citations· 4 references
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This study examined the determinants of indigenous organic farming practices adoption among cassava farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used to select 90 cassava farmers from Kwara State Agricultural Development Programme (KWADP) Zone C. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The results showed that 64.4% of the respondents were male, while 63.3% were within the economically active age range of 20–40 years. About 70.0% of the farmers had tertiary education, and 57.8% had household sizes of between 4–6 persons. Institutional characteristics revealed that 68.9% of the respondents were members of farmers’ associations, and majority of them 83.3% had access to extension services, most of them 71.1% had access to credit for farming activities. The logistic regression results indicated that education level (β = 0.683, p < 0.05), farming experience (β = 0.686, p < 0.05), access to extension services (β = 2.739, p < 0.01), access to credit (β = 2.645, p < 0.05), and membership of farmers’ associations (β = 1.231, p < 0.05) significantly influenced adoption of indigenous organic farming practices. Access to extension services increased the likelihood of adoption by over fifteen times. The study concludes that institutional support and farmers’ capacity-building are critical to enhancing indigenous organic farming adoption among cassava farmers. Strengthening extension delivery, improving credit access, and promoting farmers’ organizations are recommended to scale up sustainable cassava production in the study area.
The study aimed at evaluating the agroforestry practices and access to incentives by farmers in Southwest Nigeria. The study adopted multistage sampling techniques to sample 465 smallholder arable farmers from Oyo, Ogun, and Osun States respectively. Moreover, primary data were collected using structured questionnaires and analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square (χ²) test. The parameters for the study were agroforestry practices and farmers' access to incentives. The results of the study showed that majority of respondents (61.9%) were mostly men. Moreover, majority of the respondents (87.7%) were mostly engaged in farming activities on smallholder farms with a mean farm size of 7.85 ha. Additionally, majority of respondents (81.9%) were mostly practicing cultivation of multipurpose trees on cropland, taungya (71.0%), border tree planting (63.7%), alley cropping (63.2%), improved tree fallow (62.8%) and agrisilviculture (58.1%) and live fence (52.9%) were mostly used agroforestry practices. Furthermore, the results of the study revealed that there existed a significant association between agroforestry practices and farmers' access to incentives (p < 0.01). Finally, the study found that availability of incentives could positively influence adoption and utilization of diverse agroforestry practices.
Oluwole Olalekan Oke, T. Banmeke, A. Adeoye et al.· FUDMA Journal of Sciences· 0 citations
The study analyzed factors influencing millet farmers adaptation strategies to climate change in Yobe State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 305 millet farmers for the study. Data were collected primarily, through the administration of structured questionnaire and FGD. Data collected were analyzed using mean, frequency, percentage, and multiple regression. The results on socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents showed that 29.8% fell within the economically active age bracket of 41-50 years, 65.9% were male, 74.8% were married, 37.4% had no formal education while 53.4% had a household size of 6-10 persons. The result also revealed that 50.8% had 8-12 years of farming experience, 48.9% had access to 2-4 hectares, 44.9% had access to climate change information, and 60% were members of association. The result revealed that extension visit account for 58% while 39.7% had an annual farm income of between ₦251,000-₦350,000 respectively. Educational background, farming experience, access to climate change information, annual farm income, extension visit, and membership of association were significant determinants of millet farmers adaptation strategies to climate change at different probability levels (P<0.001 and P<0.05). Variables such as desertification, temperature, rainfall, and drought had both positive and negative influence on millet production. The study recommends extension organizations to exposed millet farmers to more effective adaptation strategies to avert climate-related risk; government and other stakeholders should provide or link millet farmers to available sources of fund or credit that will promote the use of climate-resilient infrastructures; extension organizations should enhance farmers use of diverse sources of climate change information in the study area.
Nuruddeen Mohammed, Hadiza Salisu, Ibrahim Abdulsalam· International Journal of Sci...· 0 citations
Climate change threatens global agriculture, disrupting practices and food security by altering growing seasons. These impacts therefore necessitate an understanding of the determinants influencing rural farmers' access to vital climate change adaptation information in Asa Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. The study employed a multistage sampling method to select 180 respondents from 18 communities across 9 wards. Data were collected through questionnaire and interviews and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Key findings revealed that 34.4% of the respondents were aged 41-50, the majority were male (66.10%), married (83.90%), and natives of their village/town (62.20%). Household sizes mostly ranged from 1-5 (34.40%) to 6-10 (51.70%) members. Educationally, 25.60% had no formal education, while 34.40% had secondary education. The primary occupation for 72.20% was farming, followed by civil service (9.40%) and trading (12.80%). Radio was the main channel for climate change adaptation information, supplemented by extension agents, indigenous knowledge, fellow farmers, and television. Access frequency to climate change adaptation information varied, with 49% accessing information 4-5 times/year. Notably, 96% were unaware of government programmes on climate change adaptation, and 71.17% never attended related workshops. Most farmers (93%) faced no challenges in accessing and comprehending the information. Adaptation strategies included multi-crop agriculture, drought-tolerant crops, mulching, Fadama farming, and mixed cropping. Satisfaction with communication channels was moderate for 64.37% of respondents, while 97% had a proper understanding of climate change information. Only 7% reported challenges in accessing or understanding the information. The study concludes that socio-economic factors such as education, primary occupation, and gender significantly impact farmers' ability to access and engage with climate change adaptation information, with radio being the primary dissemination channel.
B.A. Shittu, K.H. Kai, K.O. Amour· Journal of Agriculture and E...· 0 citations
Soil erosion continues to undermine the agricultural productivity and rural livelihoods in the Ethiopian highlands, yet the determinants of sustained adoption of soil and water conservation (SWC) practices remain insufficiently understood. This study analyzed the intensity and determinants of farmers’ adoption of SWC practices in the Golina watershed of Northeastern Ethiopia. A cross-sectional survey of 364 households was conducted using a three-stage sampling technique, complemented by field observations, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. Descriptive statistics and a Poisson regression model were employed to examine factors influencing the number of SWC practices adopted per household. The results show that 99.2% of farmers had previously participated in SWC activities, while 66.8% were currently maintaining at least one SWC practice. Contour farming (100% in Woleh; 95.7% in Wofela) and soil bunds (90.4% in Wondie Ashewa) were the most widely adopted measures. The regression analysis indicated that farming experience, total income, membership in local organizations, land slope, knowledge of SWC, and positive perception of SWC benefits significantly increased adoption intensity, while greater land distance and better land quality reduced it. Overall, adoption intensity is strongly shaped by socioeconomic conditions, institutional engagement, land characteristics, and farmers’ perceptions. The findings highlight the need to strengthen knowledge dissemination, enhance community-based institutions, and promote context-specific interventions to improve the sustainability and intensity of SWC adoption for sustainable land management and rural livelihood improvement.
This study investigated the socioeconomic dynamics and resilience strategies among maize farmers utilizing microcredit in Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 240 maize farmers, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that most farmers were male (94%) and within the economically active age group of 30–39 years (58%). A majority were married (72%) and had at least secondary education (72%), with an average household size of eight persons and mean farming experience of 14 years. Most respondents operated small-scale farms (58%, 1.00–1.99 ha), with land mainly acquired through inheritance (71%). Microcredit was primarily utilized for purchasing inputs (19%), processing and packaging (15%), and working capital (12%), while some funds supported education (9%), healthcare (11%), and personal investments (3–6%). However, only 8% of farmers exhibited high utilization, indicating constraints related to limited financial literacy and restrictive loan conditions. Major production constraints included high input costs (25.7%), drought (23.5%), and poor soil fertility (14.1%). Farmers adopted coping strategies such as livestock sales, irrigation practices, and organic soil management. The study concludes that microcredit supports farm and household needs but its effectiveness is constrained by access limitations and production challenges. It recommends improved microcredit accessibility, financial literacy programs, and investment in irrigation infrastructure to enhance productivity and resilience.
S. Idi, A. Gomina, M. Onuora et al.· FUDMA Journal of Agriculture...· 0 citations
This study aims to investigate the factors that influence smallholder rice farmers to participate in
contract farming in rural communities of Taraba State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling was adopted
to select a sample of households engaged in contract farming; other secondary data were sourced
from relevant literature and reviews. Determinants of contract participation by farmers and
households were evaluated using descriptive and other relevant econometric models. Data on
socioeconomic characteristics, the operational constraints associated with various contract
models used by farmers accessed with the use of questionnaire were assessed using relevant
statistical tools. Data analyzed indicates that 70% of respondents were males and 30% females, a
reflection of the male dominance in contract farming in the study area. 62% of respondents adopt
the traditional or informal contract scheme popularly known in local parlance as badakaka while
38% are involved with formal agro-enterprises engaged in contract farming in the study area.
74% of respondents have large households comprising of between 5-10 dependents which is
suitable for contract farming in view of labor availability. 84% of respondents are not
knowledgeable enough to understand the technicalities involved with contract even though data
reveal that 91% are educated with a minimum of secondary education. 67% of respondents are
not members of any cooperative while 33% belong to cooperative groups. 97% report they get
supports from sponsor when they sign to contract farming arrangement. It is recommended that
government should be deliberate about strengthening social capital which is critical for
confidence building among citizens to belong to cooperative movements. Agricultural extension
services should be enhanced and harnessed to train farmers not only on farming methods but other
business strategies and adoption of modern technology especially as it relates to linkages and
networking.
Boniface Ibrahim Nuhu· International Journal of Agr...· 0 citations
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