Assessment of maize farmers’ awareness and effectiveness of indigenous production and preservation practices in Ugbokolo, Benue State, Nigeria
Department of Agricultural Extension and Communication, Federal University of Agriculture, PMB 2373, Makurdi, Benue State, Nigeria.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 08(02), 307-313
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2020.8.2.0438
Publication history:
Received on 15 November 2020; revised on 23 November 2020; accepted on 26 November 2020
Abstract:
This study assessed maize farmers’ awareness and effectiveness of indigenous production and preservation in Ugbokolo, Benue State, Nigeria. A sample of 148 maize farmers were selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Research findings revealed that most farmers were aware of intercropping (92.7%) and proper drying before storage (95.3%). The most effective indigenous production practice was early planting ( = 2.64), while the most effective preservation practice was proper drying before storage ( = 2.64). The main source of indigenous knowledge was from parents (89.3%). Based on these findings, it was recommended that other production and preservation practices be introduced to the farmers to broaden their knowledge, and technology for drying of maize be provided to the farmers
Keywords:
Assessment; Maize Farmers; Awareness; Effectiveness; Indigenous; Production; Preservation
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