Resource Use Efficiency in Cassava Production in South East Nigeria

Ibekwe, U. C.

doi:10.9734/ajaees/2012/2028

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“…These challenges militating crop production is undoubtedly the reason behind the insufficiency in food production and supply in the country resulting to abject hunger and poverty. This in line with the findings of Ibekwe et al [10] that the gap between food production rate and food demand is continuously widening despite the fact that various programs have being introduced by the government in order to increase food production, eradicate hunger and poverty and also increase the standard of living of the populace.…”

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Determinants of Poverty Status of Cassava-based Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

Osuji

2019

AIR

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The study assessed the determinants of Poverty Status of Cassava based farmers in Imo State, specifically; it examined the socio-economic characteristics of cassava farmers and assessed determinants of poverty status among cassava-based farmers in Imo state. Multistage and purposive sampling techniques were used in selecting sixty (60) cassava-based farmers in the three agricultural zones in the area. Data used for the study were obtained using structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Foster Greer Thorbecke (FGT) and ordered probit model. The result showed that the mean age was 50 years, 67% of the respondents were women, 47% of the respondents attended secondary education, they have 25 years mean farming experience, the mean household size was 6 persons, 88% of the farmers are married, and they have mean farm size of 1.03 hectare. The result of Foster Greer Thorbecke (FGT) analysis showed that the estimate of the poverty profile of cassava-based farmers in the study area was N62, 476.67k, the poverty incidence was 0.25, and the poverty depth and severity were 0.0659 and 0.0362 respectively. This implied that 6.59% of the total expenditure is required to close the poverty gap while in extreme cases additional 3.62% was required to cross the poverty line. The ordered probit analysis showed that education, household size, farm income and extension contact were statistically significant at 1% and 5% probability levels, respectively. Findings revealed that education, household size, farm income and extension contact were the significant determinants of farmers poverty status.

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Determinants of Poverty Status of Cassava-based Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

Osuji

2019

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“…In the productive age range, a person is in a prime physical condition and is responsive to every change or innovation [10]. A similar situation occurred among the cassava farmers in Southeast Ireland, which was dominated by young farmers of productive age [11].…”

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Development of Cassava Farming in Calcareous Land in Gunungkidul Regency Special Region of Yogyakarta

Istiyanti¹,

Ayu²,

Rahayu³

2018

Proceedings of the International Conference on Food, Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANRes 2018)

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The calcareous land is one of the alternative lands which are still underutilized in Gunungkidul Regency Special Region of Yogyakarta. This study aims to know and analyze the cost, income, profit, feasibility of the cassava farming, and the constraints towards developing cassava farming. The basic method used in this research is a quantitative and descriptive in nature. Respondents were chosen using simple random sampling and the total number of respondents is 60 farmers consisting of 30 calcareous land farmers and 30 farmers of rain fed land, both are active members of the farmers group. The results show that the total cost of cassava farming of rain fed land is higher than that in the calcareous land. However, the income and profit in cassava farming are higher in the calcareous land than that of rain-fed land. Overall, cassava farming in the rain-fed and calcareous land is feasible to develop. Furthermore, the study finds out that the farmers rain-fed lands are constrained by higher cost, but low prices of the products, while the farmers in the calcareous lands are challenged by the heavy rainfall, damaging the cassava plantation. This study recommends that the farmers should develop cassava production utilizing the calcareous land in Gunungkidul Regency.

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“…The high percentage of married people in cassava production indicates that more hands are available for labour involved in small scale cassava production in Anambra State. The study of Ibekwe et al (2012) also showed that in Imo State married people are more involved in cassava production.…”

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“…The indication is that females were the major cassava farmers in Anambra State. The study of Ibekwe, et al, (2012) revealed that in south east females are the major cassava farmers.…”

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Perceived Effects of Climate Variability on Cassava Production among Small Scale Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

Anarah¹,

Ezeano²,

Osuafor³

2019

JAS

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Climate variability is one of the predominant themes in agricultural research. Climate variations can seriously affect agricultural production. It brings about changes in weather patterns which in turn give rise to imbalances in seasonal cycles, harm to ecosystems and water supply affecting agriculture and food production. Extreme weather events such as floods, landslides and drought are caused by climate variation. Studies have shown that root crops such as cassava are most vulnerable to the impact of climate variability. This paper therefore investigated the perceived effects of climate variability on cassava production among small scale farmers in Anambra State. Specifically, the study described the socioeconomic characteristics of small scale cassava farmers in the state; identified the activities of small scale cassava farmers that contribute to climate variability; and ascertained the perception and levels of awareness of climate variability by small scale cassava farmers in the study area. A multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting the sample units for the study. The instrument for data collection was a well-structured questionnaire based on the objectives. Descriptive statistics was used to actualize the objectives while the hypothesis was tested using multiple linear regression model. The result of the socioeconomic variables showed that majority of the small-scale cassava farmers were within the age range of 41-50 years; majority (59.38 %) of the respondents were females; majority (32.03%) have 7 to 11 years of farming experience; majority of the respondents (35.94 %) have farm size of 0.1 to 0.5 hectares; majority of the farmers (42.19 %) belong to 3 to 4 farming organizations; majority of the farmers (42.19 %) make income of ₦50,000 to ₦100,000; and majority of the farmers (53.13 %) produce yield of 3000 to 4000 kg of cassava. Result of the activities of small scale cassava farmers that contribute to climate variability show that majority of the farmers (88.28 %) perceived that bush burning contribute to climate variability while (82.03%), (60.16%), (56.25%) and (50.78%) indicated that intensive agricultural land use, use of inorganic fertilizers, use of fossil fuels and deforestation contribute also to climate variability, respectively. Based on the perception and level of awareness of climate variability by small scale cassava farmers in the study area, the result show that the farmers were significantly aware of the following climate variability; early onset of rainfall and early cessation; decreased rainfall days; shorter than normal rainfall; absence of frost; low intensity rainfall; flash flooding; unusual patterns of precipitation and high sunshine intensity. It was also found that significant relationship exists between socio-economic characteristics and production level by the small scale cassava farmers. Recommendations were made based on the findings.

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Resource Use Efficiency in Cassava Production in South East Nigeria

Cited by 8 publications

References 2 publications

Determinants of Poverty Status of Cassava-based Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

Determinants of Poverty Status of Cassava-based Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria

Development of Cassava Farming in Calcareous Land in Gunungkidul Regency Special Region of Yogyakarta

Perceived Effects of Climate Variability on Cassava Production among Small Scale Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

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