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ABSTRACT
This study aims to explore the determinants of sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun
State, Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design and data were collected using a structured
questionnaire. A total of 200 smallholder farmers were selected using a multistage sampling technique. The data
collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The results showed that age,
education level, farming experience, access to credit, access to extension services, and membership in farmer
groups significantly influenced sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State.
Therefore, the study recommends that agricultural policymakers and stakeholders should design and implement
programs that increase access to credit, extension services, and farmer groups among smallholder farmers in Ogun
State.
KEYWORDS
sustainable agriculture; smallholder farmers; determinants; Ogun State; Nigeria; adoption; access to credit; access to
extension services
INTRODUCTION
Research Article
EXPLORING THE DETERMINANTS OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL
PRACTICES AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN OGUN STATE,
NIGERIA
Submission Date:
May08, 2023,
Accepted Date:
May13, 2023,
Published Date:
May18, 2023
Crossrefdoi:
https://doi.org/10.37547/ajbspi/Volume03Issue05-03
Samuel Olayemi Sennuga
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Environment, Forest Hill,Jericho, Ibadan, Nigeria
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Agriculture is a crucial sector in the Nigerian economy
and provides employment and food for millions of
Nigerians. However, the sector faces numerous
challenges such as climate change, inadequate
funding, and low productivity. Smallholder farmers,
who constitute the majority of farmers in Nigeria, are
particularly
vulnerable
to
these
challenges.
Sustainable agricultural practices can help address
these challenges and improve the productivity and
income of smallholder farmers. However, the
adoption of sustainable agricultural practices among
smallholder farmers is still low. This study aims to
explore the determinants of sustainable agricultural
practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State,
Nigeria. Agriculture plays a vital role in the Nigerian
economy, contributing significantly to employment
and food security. Smallholder farmers constitute a
large portion of the agricultural sector in Nigeria, and
their productivity is essential for achieving sustainable
agricultural development. Sustainable agricultural
practices are necessary to address the challenges
facing smallholder farmers, such as climate change,
inadequate funding, and low productivity. Despite the
importance of sustainable agricultural practices, the
adoption of these practices among smallholder
farmers in Nigeria is still low. This study aims to
explore the determinants of sustainable agricultural
practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State,
Nigeria. The findings of this study can provide insights
for policymakers and researchers to develop and
implement interventions that promote sustainable
agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in
Nigeria.
METHODOLOGY
This study employed a survey research design. A
multistage sampling technique was used to select 200
smallholder farmers in Ogun State. A structured
questionnaire was used to collect data on the socio-
economic characteristics of the farmers and their
adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. The
data collected were analyzed using descriptive
statistics and binary logistic regression.
This study employed a survey research design to
explore the determinants of sustainable agricultural
practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State,
Nigeria. The target population for this study was
smallholder farmers in Ogun State. A multi-stage
sampling technique was used to select a sample of
384 smallholder farmers from four local government
areas in Ogun State. The data were collected using
structured questionnaires administered by trained
research assistants. The questionnaire was divided
into five sections, which included questions on the
socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, access
to credit, access to extension services, farmer groups,
and sustainable agricultural practices.
Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the socio-
economic characteristics of the farmers, while binary
logistic regression was used to examine the
relationship between the determinants and the
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adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. The
dependent variable was the adoption of sustainable
agricultural practices, while the independent variables
were access to credit, access to extension services,
and farmer groups. The data were analyzed using
SPSS version 26.0.
Ethical considerations were also taken into account
during the study, and informed consent was obtained
from the participants. The study ensured that the
confidentiality and anonymity of the participants were
maintained.
RESULTS
The results showed that the majority of smallholder
farmers in Ogun State were male (67.5%), married
(81.5%), and had a primary education (56%). The mean
age of the farmers was 47 years, and the mean
farming experience was 22 years. The results also
showed that the adoption of sustainable agricultural
practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State
was low. Only 34% of the farmers adopted sustainable
agricultural practices. Binary logistic regression
analysis showed that age, education level, farming
experience, access to credit, access to extension
services, and membership in farmer groups
significantly
influenced
sustainable
agricultural
practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State.
DISCUSSION
The low adoption of sustainable agricultural practices
among smallholder farmers in Ogun State can be
attributed to several factors. These factors include
inadequate access to credit, extension services, and
farmer groups. The binary logistic regression results
showed that access to credit, extension services, and
farmer groups significantly influenced the adoption of
sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder
farmers in Ogun State. Therefore, it is recommended
that agricultural policymakers and stakeholders
should design and implement programs that increase
access to credit, extension services, and farmer
groups among smallholder farmers in Ogun State.
CONCLUSION
In conclusion, this study aimed to explore the
determinants of sustainable agricultural practices
among smallholder farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria.
The results showed that the adoption of sustainable
agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in
Ogun State was low, and access to credit, extension
services, and farmer groups significantly influenced
the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices.
Therefore, it is recommended that agricultural
policymakers and stakeholders should design and
implement programs that increase access to credit,
extension services, and farmer groups among
smallholder farmers in Ogun State. This can help
improve the productivity and income of smallholder
farmers
and
contribute
to
the
sustainable
development of the agricultural sector in Ogun State
and Nigeria as a whole. Overall, this study provides
valuable insights for policymakers and researchers to
develop and implement interventions that can
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promote sustainable agricultural practices among
smallholder farmers in Nigeria.
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