Babcock University Research Portal

Determinants of farm productivity among fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) farmers in Ikenne LGA of Ogun state.

Authors: BABALOLA Daniel

Publication Type: Journal article

Journal: Journal Of Research In Agriculture

ISSN Number:

Downloads

Views

Abstract

Agricultural production can be expanded and sustained within the limits of existing resource base and available technology if farm productivity is raised by efficient use of resources. This study assessed determinants of farm productivity among fluted pumpkin farmers in Ikenne local government area of Ogun state, Nigeria. Eighty farmers were selected using purposive sampling procedure. Data for analysis was collected through the use of questionnaire. Information collected included farmers socio-economic and institutional characteristics and values of inputs and output. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were used in analyzing the data collected. Results obtained showed that mean age of farmers was 36 years, average years of education was 12 years and average monthly income was N 42,200 (265.86 USD). Some 69% of the farmers were female and 55% had access to extension service. Also, 72% did not have access to credit facility and 57% did not participate in any Community Based Organization (CBO) The majority (72%) of the farmers had productivity levels of between 1.0 Kg/N and 3.0 Kg/N and their level of productivity is influenced positively by level of education (p< 0>

Access to Documents

External Link
Download
Digital Object Identifier

Keywords

BABALOLA,D. . (2013). Determinants of farm productivity among fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) farmers in Ikenne LGA of Ogun state., 10 (), 49-49.

BABALOLA,D. . "Determinants of farm productivity among fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) farmers in Ikenne LGA of Ogun state." 10, no (), (2013): 49-49.

BABALOLA,D. and . (2013). Determinants of farm productivity among fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) farmers in Ikenne LGA of Ogun state., 10 (), pp49-49.

BABALOLAD, . Determinants of farm productivity among fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) farmers in Ikenne LGA of Ogun state.. 2013, 10 ():49-49.

BABALOLA,Daniel , . "Determinants of farm productivity among fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) farmers in Ikenne LGA of Ogun state.", 10 . (2013) : 49-49.

B.Daniel , "Determinants of farm productivity among fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) farmers in Ikenne LGA of Ogun state." vol.10, no., pp. 49-49, 2013.

Access to Documents

Keywords

About Us

Admissions

Contact Us

Policies

ALUMNI

STUDENT POPULATION