International Journal of Botany and Horticulture Research(IJBHR)
ISSN: 2994-872X | DOI: 10.33140/IJBHR
Impact Factor: 0.98
Samir G. Al-Solaimani
Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University, Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria
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Research Article
Soil Fertility Management Practices among Smallholder Cereals Producing Farmers in Dutsin-Ma Local Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria
Author(s): Mohammed Saba*, Ummul-Kulthum Muhammad, Buhari Nazifi and Samir G. Al-Solaimani
Scientific methodologies have been employed to assess soil fertility in Nigeria and other African nations. Nevertheless, there are discrepancies between the scientific procedures employed and the farmers' perceptions regarding soil fertility. This study examined the soil fertility management strategies employed by smallholder farmers engaged in grain production in the Dutsin-Ma Local Government area of Katsina State, Nigeria. The data was obtained by a random sampling method, consisting of 120 cereal producers. This dataset was then subjected to analysis using both descriptive statistics and a logit regression model. The results of the study indicate that a significant majority (91%) of farmers who are married possess land, with a substantial proportion (78.3%) acquiring it mostly through inheritance. The findings indicate that a significant proportion (77.5%) of farmers surveyed .. Read More»