This research carried out a comparative economic analysis of upland and lowland rainfed rice production in selected local government areas of Kaduna state, Nigeria. The study set out to compare the profitability and efficiency of resource use in upland and lowland rainfed rice production. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 75 upland... Continue Reading
The broad objective of this study was to assess the effects of adoption of striga resistant maize production technologies on farmers’ livelihood in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The study was conducted in three communities namely: Kasua Magani, Dutsen Gaiya and Kufana. Primary data for the study were collected using well str... Continue Reading
This study examined the factors that influenced the adoption of recommended certified rice seed technology in four purposively selected rice producing Local Government Areas namely Chikun, Giwa, Lere and Zangon Kataf of Kaduna State. The specific objectives were to, describe the socio-economic characteristics of farmers in the study area, identify ... Continue Reading
This study assessed the impact of Agricultural Services and Training Centre (ASTC) on tomato farmers‘ livelihood in Plateau State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used for this study. Firstly, a purposive sampling was used to select three Local Government Areas out of each three senatorial zones and three villages from each Lo... Continue Reading
This study assessed the impact of Agricultural Services and Training Centre (ASTC) on tomato farmers‘ livelihood in Plateau State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used for this study. Firstly, a purposive sampling was used to select three Local Government Areas out of each three senatorial zones and three villages from each Lo... Continue Reading
In Nigeria, concerted efforts have been made by governments, non-governmental agencies and researchers to combat the menace of climate change on agricultural production. In pursuance of this noble objective, some technologies have been promoted by government and non-governmental agencies for adoption by farmers. This study examined the adoption of ... Continue Reading
This study was conducted in 2014 to assess the contribution of urban and peri-urban maize production on the food security of farm households in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 156 farmers. Primary data were used in the research and were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive Sta... Continue Reading
The study was conducted to analyze the Commercial Agriculture Development Project on maize farmers in Kano and Kaduna States of Nigeria.Combinations of purposive and random sampling techniques were used for this study.The data for analysis was based on 2014/2015 cropping season and were collected through the use of a structured questionnaire admini... Continue Reading
The study was carried out to analyze the indigenous knowledge system for soil fertility management among maize farmers in selected Local Government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: described the socio-economic characteristics and institutional factors of the farmers; identify the indicators for fertility decline and ... Continue Reading
The study was carried out to analyze the indigenous knowledge system for soil fertility management among maize farmers in selected Local Government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: described the socio-economic characteristics and institutional factors of the farmers; identify the indicators for fertility decline and ... Continue Reading
This study was conducted toanalyse poverty,risk and coping strategies of irish potato farmers in selected Local Government Areas of Plateau state. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 150farmers for the study. Primary data were used and these were collected with aid of structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Foster Greer an... Continue Reading
This study was conducted in 2014 to assess the contribution of urban and peri-urban maize production on the food security of farm households in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 156 farmers. Primary data were used in the research and were collected with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive Stat... Continue Reading
The study was conducted to analyze the Commercial Agriculture Development Project on maize farmers in Kano and Kaduna States of Nigeria.Combinations of purposive and random sampling techniques were used for this study.The data for analysis was based on 2014/2015 cropping season and were collected through the use of a structured questionnaire admini... Continue Reading
The study was carried out to analyze the indigenous knowledge system for soil fertility management among maize farmers in selected Local Government areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: described the socio-economic characteristics and institutional factors of the farmers; identify the indicators for fertility decline and... Continue Reading
This study was conducted toanalyse poverty,risk and coping strategies of irish potato farmers in selected Local Government Areas of Plateau state. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 150farmers for the study. Primary data were used and these were collected with aid of structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Foster Greer an... Continue Reading