| Autor: |
Loretta, Olaghere Ivie, Abayomi, Omotesho Olubunmi |
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International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research & Technology (IJASRT) in Extension & Education Systems; Winter2019, Vol. 9 Issue 1, p55-63, 9p |
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The use of liquid fertilizer as an alternate means of improving soil fertility has the possibility of adding to the quality and quantity of food crops. Specifically, this study was designed to examine the level, intensity and determinants of usage of liquid fertilizer among dry season vegetable farmers in Nigeria. Data were collected from 309 farmers using a pre-tested interview schedule. Descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression were used for data analysis. The study revealed that only 28.1% of vegetable farmers used liquid fertilizer. Farm size, quantity of water, membership of vegetable association and mode of irrigation increased the likelihood that the farmers would use sole liquid fertilizer relative to solenon-liquid fertilizer. Amounts of pesticide and water, gender of the farmer, household size and years of education determined the usage of the combination of both liquid and non-liquid fertilizer relative to sole non-liquid fertilizer. The study concluded that there was a low level of usage of liquid fertilizer and therefore ecommended the need for more awareness of the existence and usage of liquid fertilizer hrough improved extension activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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