Resource Productivity Under Fadama Cropping System In Umuahia North L.G.A Of Abia State

Authors: OBIOHA LOIS OLUOMACHI | Agricultural Economics Projects 57 pages 8,952 words

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ABSTRACT

A field survey carried out to determine the productivity of resources during the 2001/2002 Fadama cropping season (Nov-March) in Umuahia North L.G.A. revealed that the following crops were grown: fluted pumpkin, okro, maize, pepper and garden egg. Using crop yield profitability and resource use efficiency as yard sticks; the study revealed that Fadama land cultivation in the area is quite profitable. All the resources utilised in the system: land, labour, fertilizer, implements, were ineffectively utilised. This suggests that higher profits and yields can be accruing to the small-scale Fadarna farmer through proper reallocation of resources.

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