ABSTRACT
The study
investigated the effect of Second National Fadama Development Project on
farmers productivity in Imo State, Nigeria. It specifically examined
socio-economic characteristics of Fadama users and non fadama users;
ascertained the techniques and practices extended to Fadama users; determined
the infrastructures provided by the Fadama Project; ascertained the productive
assets acquired by the Fadama users through the facilitation of Second National
Fadama Development Project; determined productivity difference between Fadama
users and non Fadama users; and ascertained socio-economic determinants ofthe
productivity of Fadama users. A total of two hundred and thirty five (235)
respondents were sampled, which comprised one hundred and fifteen (115) Fadama
users and one hundred and twenty non Fadama users. They were randomly selected
from six local government areas out of the eleven LGAs that participated in the
Second National Fadama Development Project in Imo State. Data were collected
using two sets of questionnaire administered to Fadama users and non Fadama
users respectively. Frequency, percentage, z-test and multiple regression
analysis were used to analyze the data collected. Result showed that the Second
National Fadama Development Project had positive significant effect on farmers
(Fadama users) productivity in Imo State, Nigeria. It was also found out that
age, household size, farming experience, labour and income were the
socio-economic characteristics that significantly affected Fadama users
productivity. Borehole, bridge, VIP Latrine, cooling shed, cold room and
cassava processing machine were provided to some communities that participated
in the Fadama Project. Fadama Users were taught some techniques and practices
of agricultural production namely the use ofherbicides, planting method of
crops, methods offertilizer application, weeding, harvesting early when crops
mature, and keeping of farm record. Further more, some productive assets such
as processing machine, storage structure, watering cans and farm tools were
given to the Fadama users through the aid of Second National Fadama Development
Project in Imo State, Nigeria. In conclusion, the Second National Fadama
Development Project has helped to increase the productivity offarmers that
participated in the Project in Imo State. I therefore recommend that more
farmers should be encouraged to participate in the on-going Fadama Development
Project since this project helped to increase the productivity offarmers.
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