Optimum Farm Plans for Fadama Farms in Niger State, Nigeria
The study sought to determine the optimal farm plan for Fadama farms in Niger State, Nigeria. A Random sampling of 105 Fadama farm families were interviewed using structuredQuestionnaires, thoughonlyninetyeight were foundusable from the site of the studyat the endof the survey. Mostof the respondent...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria
2007-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Agricultural Extension |
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| Online Access: | http://aesonnigeria.org/ajm/index.php/jae/article/view/285 |
| Summary: | The study sought to determine the optimal farm plan for Fadama farms in Niger State, Nigeria. A Random sampling of 105 Fadama farm families were interviewed using structuredQuestionnaires, thoughonlyninetyeight were foundusable from the site of the studyat the endof the survey. Mostof the respondents(95%) weremalesandwere within the ages groups of21to 50years (75%). Half of the respondentsin the study areahadno
formal education. 70% of the respondents were, however, married couples with family sizes of eight (8). They result of the linearprogramming analysis shows that only Rice Enterprise shouldbe carriedout on a 0.66ha ofland, as this willyieldan optimalreturn of =N=43,743.47/ha. Capital was the most limiting resource in the study area. Therefore farm families engaged in other enterprises (Sugarcane, Tomato/Pepper mixture and
Cassava/Sweet Potato mixture) could equally divert their resources to the Production of Rice. It was recommendedthat more Landresources be allocated to Rice Production in the study area. |
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| ISSN: | 1119-944X 2408-6851 |