Consumer Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards The Use Of Off Season Food Crops In Ohafia L.G.A
ABSTRACT
The food sub-sector of Nigeria
agriculture parades a large array of staple crops, made possible by the
diversity of agro-ecological production systems. The major food crops are:-
Tubers — yam, cassava, potatoes, cocoyam etc. Cereals — sorghum, maize (corn),
millet, rice, wheat acha etc. Legumes — groundnuts, beans, Pigeon pea, peas and
pukes etc. Others -- vegetables and fruits (Molly, 2009). These arc the
commodities that are of considerable told securing expenditure and income of
households (Pursglo'es, 200). These food crops are easily grown m rainy season
when tli soil is soit and reiJ\ lbr the crops to grow. l lie food crops in
rainy season arc always vary fisli. err and firm. These qualities make the food
crop very attractive for the eyes of tire consumers; these food crops are being
purchase or harvested from the farm if k in rural areas immediate
consumption because of the seasonalitv (Erebor. 20U. The food crops in dry
season are being produce through the use of erring it and water sprayer thereby
making the Ibod crops more expensive and scarce to get. However, in the rainy
season the purchasing power of the consuiucr is higher than in the dry season
because of the abundant availability (Rajagopul and Mudambi, 2007).
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OHAMA, H (2021). Consumer Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards The Use Of Off Season Food Crops In Ohafia L.G.A . Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 19, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/consumer-knowledge-attitude-and-practice-towards-the-use-of-off-season-food-crops-in-ohafia-lga-7-2
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HAPPINESS, OHAMA. "Consumer Knowledge, Attitude And Practice Towards The Use Of Off Season Food Crops In Ohafia L.G.A " Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 19 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/consumer-knowledge-attitude-and-practice-towards-the-use-of-off-season-food-crops-in-ohafia-lga-7-2