Determinants of Productivity of Rice Farmers in Ogun State Nigeria
Authors:
NDUBUISI-OGBONNA Lois
Publication Type: Journal article
Journal: Researchjournali’s Journal Of Agriculture
ISSN Number:
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Abstract
This study examined determinants of productivity among rice farmers in Ogun state, Nigeria. Two-stage
sampling method was employed for this study. Data was analysed using Descriptive statistics, Total factor
productivity and Ordinary least squares regression analysis. Results showed that mean age of farmer and
farming experience were 45.5 years and 15.5 years respectively. The regression result showed that age, age
squared(life cycle of farmer),farm size, farming experience, numbers of years spent in school , number of
days loss to sickness and household size significantly affected rice farmers productivity. The study
recommends the enhancement of farmers’ access to education and the encouragement of the Youths to
practice agriculture and be trained on the importance of farming in other to improve their productivity.