Soil and Crop Management Practices among Farmers in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State.
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2015
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Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka
Abstract
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The study examined management practices among farmers in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi
State. A two stage sampling technique was used in selecting the sample size. Structured questionnaires were used
in collecting primary data from one hundred (100) sampled farmers in ten villages (Ohakiti, Odo-Ape, Olle Bunu, Egbeda, Aiyetoro, Aiyede, Otu, Oke-Dayo, Okebukun and Agbadu) within the study area. Data Collected
from the questionnaire were analyzed using percentage. The result from the study revealed that majority of the
farmers are above the productivity age (53.8%) of 51 years. The main crops grown in the study area is yam and
cassava. 45% of the respondents practice mixed cropping. Practices among farmers in the study area include; use
of improved, varieties chemical weeding, planting of cover crop, use of inorganic fertilizer, live mulch and
chemical method for control of pests. It is concluded that there is need for farmers to improve on the current
practice in other to ensure optimal and profitable production
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In-Service Training, In-Service Teachers, Agricultural Science Teachers, Secondary School
Citation
Babalola, T.S., Afolabi, K.O., Kadiri, W.O.J., Ayodele, O.J & Aruleba, J.A. (2015): Soil and Crop Management Practices among Farmers in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area, Kogi State. Journal of Tropical Agriculture, Food, Environment and Extension, 14 (2); 30-35. Published by the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Nigeria Nsukka, Available online at https://www.ajol.info/index.php/as/article/view/133046/122672