Factors Affecting Fertilizer Use In Ihiala Local Government Area Of Anambra State
ABSTRACT
The main objective of this study is
to determine the factors influencing fertilizer use in Ihiala local government
area of Anambra state. The study utilized a simple random sampling technique to
obtain a sample of seventy (70) fanners. About fifty-seven percent (57.117
percent) of the respondents had access to fertilizer only in the middle of the
farming season. Also, only 12.86% of the respondents had access to credit
indicating a low level of credit use in the study area. Econometric tools were
used to determine the factors affecting the rate of fertilizer use by the
farmers. The four regression models made up of linear, semi-log, double-log and
exponential were tried out. Farm size and capital was recommended that
extension agents in the study area should sensitize rural farmers about the
different sources through which they can obtain more capital. Also, the farmers
should be encouraged to access loans provided by agricultural and finance
institutions. Efforts should be made by the government to encourage farmers to
cultivate more land by forming farmers' association and cooperative societies
through which they will have greater access.
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NZIMORA, R (2021). Factors Affecting Fertilizer Use In Ihiala Local Government Area Of Anambra State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 24, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/factors-affecting-fertilizer-use-in-ihiala-local-government-area-of-anambra-state-7-2
RONALD, NZIMORA. "Factors Affecting Fertilizer Use In Ihiala Local Government Area Of Anambra State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 01 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/factors-affecting-fertilizer-use-in-ihiala-local-government-area-of-anambra-state-7-2. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
RONALD, NZIMORA. "Factors Affecting Fertilizer Use In Ihiala Local Government Area Of Anambra State". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 01 Jul. 2021. Web. 24 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/factors-affecting-fertilizer-use-in-ihiala-local-government-area-of-anambra-state-7-2 >.
RONALD, NZIMORA. "Factors Affecting Fertilizer Use In Ihiala Local Government Area Of Anambra State" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 24 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/factors-affecting-fertilizer-use-in-ihiala-local-government-area-of-anambra-state-7-2