Institutional Factors Influencing Crop Farmers Adoption of Recommended Agrochemical Practices in Nigeria
Keywords:
Recommended agrochemical practices, Adoption, crop protection chemicalsAbstract
This study examined the institutional factors influencing adoption of recommended practices of agrochemicals among crop farers in Kaduna and Ondo States of Nigeria. A total of 260 crop farmers who have sustained the use of agrochemicals for at least five years were selected for the study using multi-stage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics (mean and percentages) and inferential statistics (Multiple regression) was used for data analysis. Data was collected using pretested, structured interview schedule. The results obtained revealed that adoption of RAPs is positively significantly influenced by degree of exposure to training in both States. This study therefore, recommends that regular training on the use of agrochemical should be organized for farmers by extension agencies in collaboration with relevant stakeholders. Also, all forms of communication through the print and electronic media should be used by extension agencies in appealing to farmers to enhance adoption of RAPs.References
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Ani, A.O. (1998). Assessment of farmers’ extension education needs in Yobe State, Nigeria. Nigerian Journal of Agricultural Education, 1: 152-158.
Asogwa, E.U. and Dango, L.N. (2009). Problems associated with pesticide usage and application in Nigerian cocoa production: A review. African Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 4 (8), pp. 675-683, August. Retrieved from http://www.academicjournals.org/AJAR Assessed: 13/04/2012.
Atu, U.G. (1990). Pesticide usage by Imo State farmers in 1983 and 1988. Nigeria Journal of Plant Protection, 13: 66-71.
Baral, K., Roy, B.C., Rahim, K.M.B., Chatterjee, H., Mondal, P., Mondal, D., Ghosh, D. and Talekar, N.S. (2006). Socio-economic parameters of pesticide use and assessment of impact of an IPM strategy for the control of eggplant fruit and shoot borer in West Bengal, India. Technical Bulletin No. 37.AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, Shanhua, Taiwan. 36 pp.
Dey, M. M, Paragnas, G. B and Regaspi, P. B (2000). Technical Efficiency of Tilapia growth out of pornd operation in the Phillippines. Aquaculture, economics and management. 4 (2): 33-46.
Dugje, I.Y., Ekeleme, F., Kamara, A.Y., Omoigui, L.O., Tegbaru, A., Teli, I.A. and Onyibe, J.E. (2008). Guide to safe and effective use of pesticides for crop production in Borno State, Nigeria. 23 pp.
Ecobichon, D. J. (2001). Pesticide Use in Developing Countries, Toxicology. 160, 27–33
Enwerem, V.A.1 and Ohajianya, D. O. (2013). Farm Size and Technical Efficiency of Rice Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Greener Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 3(2), February, pp. 128-136.
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Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) (1998). Pesticide application techniques in West-Africa. Pp 13.
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Idachaba, F. S. (1980) Agricultural research policy in Nigeria. Research Report 17. International Food Policy Research Institute. August. Pp 73.
Idowu, O.L. (1996). Safe use of Agro-chemicals. A lecture delivered at National Agricultural Land Development Authority pre-season training for resource persons. NAERLS South-West zone, Moor plantation, Ibadan Nigeria. July 23-26.
International Labour Organization and Food and Agriculture Organization (2012). Food, agriculture and decent work: Safety and health. Available at: wwwfao-ilo.org/more/fao-ilo-safety/en/ Assessed 24th March, 2015.
Issa, F. O. (2006). On-Farm Adaptive Research and Small Plot Adoption Technique as strategies for agricultural technology delivery in Lagos State. Proceedings of 11th Annual Conference of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria. Held at University of Agriculture, Abeokuta from 3rd to 6th April. Pp 249 – 256.
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Kishi, M., Hirschon, N., Djajadisastra, M., Satterlee, L.N., Strowman, S. and Dilts R (2005). Relationship of pesticide spraying to signs and symptoms in Indonesian farmers. Scandinavian Journal of Work and Environmental Health 21(2): 124–133.
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Mariyono, J. and Bhattarai, M. (2010). Factors determinant of pesticides use in chili pepper farming in Central Java, Indonesia, Manuscript submitted to Agricultural System Journal. 44 pp.
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Mokwunye, I.U., Babalola, F.D., Ndagi, I., Idrisu, M., Mokwunye, F.C., and Asogwa, E.U. (2012). Farmers’ compliance with the use of approved cocoa pesticides in cocoa producing States of Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research (JASR), 12(2): Pp 44 – 60.
Moser, C.M., and Barrett, C. B. (2003). The disappointing adoption dynamics of a yield-increasing, low external-input technology: The Case of SRI in Madagascar. Journal of Agricultural Systems, 76(3): 1085-1100.
Namwata, B.M.L., Lwelamira, J. and Mzirai, O.B. (2010). Adoption of improved agricultural technologies for Irish potatoes (Solanum tuberosum) among farmers in Mbeya Rural district, Tanzania: A case of Ilungu ward. Journal of Animal & Plant Sciences, 8(1): 927- 935.
National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services and Federal Department of Agricultural Extension (2014). Agricultural performance survey of 2014 wet season in Nigeria, Executive summary. October. Pp 23.
National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison Services and National Programme on Agriculture and Food Security (2011). National report of Agricultural performance survey of 2010 wet season in Nigeria. December.175 pp.
National Population Commission (2006). Census Report of Nigeria. Population and Development Review, 33(1) (Mar., 2007), pp. 206-210 Published by: Population Council Article Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/25434601 Assessed 7th May 2013.
Nyatuame, M. and Ampiaw, F. (2015). Assessment of farmers’ awareness on the safety and health implications on the use of agrochemicals: A case of Afife rice farm in Ghana. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics and Sociology, 7(3): 1 – 9.
Olabode, O.S., Adesina, G.O. and Olapeju, T.R. (2011). Survey of agricultural chemicals available to farmers in South Western Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development, 4 (1):12 – 18.
Rahman, S.A. (2008). Women’s involvement in agriculture in Northern and Southern Kaduna State, Nigeria. Journal of Gender Studies, 17(1):17-26.
Rashid, M.A., Alam, S. N., Rouf, F.M.A. and Talekar, N.S. (2003). Socio-economic parameters of eggplant protection in Jessore District of Bangladesh. Technical Bulletin 29.AVRDC – The World Vegetable Center, Shanhua, Taiwan.37 pp.
Tanko, L and Olowogbaji, J.A. (2009). Technical efficiency and the determinants in yam production in Bosso area, Niger State, Nigeria. Food production in a developing economy, 1: 296-303.
Udoh, A. J. (2009). Nigerian farm household hazards. http://www.pan-uk.org/pestnews/Issue/pn40/pn40p8.htm Assessed 26th March, 2015.
Vaagt, G. (2005). International Conventions - Implications to pesticides management, Regional Workshop on the International Code of Conduct, Presentation, www.fao.org/docrep/008/af340e/af340e05.htm. Accessed: 19/04/2012.
World Health Organization (2002). Health situation and trends assessment: Health situation in the South-East Asia Region 1998-2000, WHO Regional Office for Southeast Asia, New Delhi.
Zyoud, S.H., Sawalha, A.F., Sweileh, W.M., Suleiman, R.A., Al-Khalil, I., Al-Jabi, S.W. and Bsharat, N.M. (2010). Knowledge and practices of pesticide use among farm workers in the West Bank, Palestine: safety implications. Pp 15.
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Issa, F. O., & Kagbu, H. J. (2017). Institutional Factors Influencing Crop Farmers Adoption of Recommended Agrochemical Practices in Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension, 21(1). Retrieved from https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/985
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