NET RETURNS TO CASSAVA-BASED CROP MIXTURES IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA (Published)
The study was carried out in Imo State, Nigeria. The primary objective of the study was among others to estimate the net returns to cassava based crop mixtures in the area. The multi-stage stratified random sampling technique was used in selecting a sample of ninety six respondents from the area. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and farm budget technique. The result of the analysis show that the net returns to cassava/yam/maize/melon crop mixture was N124,776.58, while the returns per naira invested by the farmer was 46k. The cassava varieties cultivated are TMS 419, TMS 30572, TMS 30555, TMS 4(2) 1425, TMS 98/002, NR 8083, NR 8082, NR 84292, NR 8212, IMO Best, and 98/0581. It was recommended that extension agents should encourage farmers to grow cassava/yam/maize/melon crop mixture since it gave both the highest net return and return per naira invested.
Keywords: Cassava-based, Crop mixtures, Net Returns
DETERMINANTS OF NET RETURNS TO AGRO FORESTRY IN THE HUMID RAIN FOREST BELT OF NIGERIA. (Published)
The study analyzed the determinants of net returns to agro forestry in the humid rainforest belt of Nigeria. The multi-stage random sampling technique was used in selecting the sample. The sample size comprised 120 agro forestry practitioners who were selected from the list provided by the staff of the Imo state Agricultural Development Programme (ADP). The results of the ordinary least squares multiple regression analysis showed that farm size, years of farming experience, tree crop density, educational attainment, extension contact, type of soil fertility replacement materials used, and farmers age are the major determinants of net returns to agro forestry practice in the state. It was suggested that co-operative farming and communal system of land use could significantly enhance participation in agro forestry in Imo State, Nigeria.
Keywords: Agro Forestry, Determinants, Humid Rainforest, Net Returns, Nigeria