Influence of Socio-Economic Variables on Dry Season Fluted Pumpkin Production in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria

Authors

  • M G Nenna Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Anambra State University, Igbariam Campus. Anambra State, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Influence, variable, dry season, fluted pumpkin, production

Abstract

The paper examined the influence of Socio economic variables on dryseason fluted pumpkin production in Njikoka Local Government Area ofAnambra State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used toselect the respondents for the study. Primary data was collected bymeans of structured questionnaire and 3- point liket scale. Nonparametricand parametric statistical tools including frequencydistribution, percentages, means, mean ranking and multiple regressionanalysis were deployed for the data analysis. Majority (45%) of thefarmers were aged 51-60 years and 95% were females. The resultrevealed that 47.50% of the respondents earned N76, 000. and above,indicating poverty level slightly above the benchmark of one U.S dollarper day. The multiple regression analysis showed that income of thefarmers was significantly influenced by educational level, fertilizerapplication and access to credit at 5% level of significance. The paperrevealed the constraints of the farmers to include insufficient land, lack ofcredit, high cost of labour, high cost of farm inputs among others. Theresult also showed a dearth in extension delivery system, especially in thedissemination of useful and technical information and procurement ofimproved yield increasing agricultural technologies to farmers. Thissuggests the need for intensified efforts of extension in the areas ofseminars, workshops, meetings, conferences etc for farmers. Finally,government should subsidize improved agricultural inputs to enable thefarmers compete favourably with the recent challenges in agriculturalproduction.

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Published

2011-06-01

How to Cite

Nenna, M. G. (2011). Influence of Socio-Economic Variables on Dry Season Fluted Pumpkin Production in Njikoka Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 15(1). Retrieved from https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/140

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General Extension and Teaching Methods