Universal Journal of Agricultural Research 9(6): 289-298, 2021 http://www.hrpub.org
DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2021.090607
Econometric Analysis of Agricultural Intensification
Techniques of Household Farmers in Nigeria
Osuji E. E.
1,*
, Onyeneke R. U.
1
, Balogun O. L.
2
, Tim-Ashama A. C.
3
, Onyemauwa C. S.
4
, Praise N. C.
5
,
Azuamairo G. C.
1
, Amadi M. U.
1
, Obi J. N.
1
, Ibekwe C. C.
4
, Obasi I. O.
6
, Njoku C. L.
1
, Izuogu C. U.
1
,
Ebe F. E.
6
, Ugochukwu G. C.
7
1
Department of Agriculture, Alex-Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Abakaliki, Nigeria
2
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Babcock University, IIishan-Remo, Nigeria
3
Department of Agricultural Science, Alvan Ikoku Federal College of Education, Owerri, Nigeria
4
Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
5
Department of Cooperative Economics and Management, Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, Nigeria
6
Department of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Abia State, Nigeria
7
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri Imo State, Nigeria
Received July 26, 2021; Revised September 15, 2021; Accepted October 17, 2021
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C., Amadi M. U.1, Obi J. N., Ibekwe C. C., Obasi I. O., Njoku C. L., Izuogu C. U., Ebe F. E., Ugochukwu G. C. ,
"Econometric Analysis of Agricultural Intensification Techniques of Household Farmers in Nigeria," Universal Journal
of Agricultural Research, Vol. 9, No. 6, pp. 289 - 299, 2021. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2021.090607.
(b): Osuji E. E., Onyeneke R. U., Balogun O. L., Tim-Ashama A. C., Onyemauwa C. S., Praise N. C., Azuamairo G. C.,
Amadi M. U.1, Obi J. N., Ibekwe C. C., Obasi I. O., Njoku C. L., Izuogu C. U., Ebe F. E., Ugochukwu G. C. (2021).
Econometric Analysis of Agricultural Intensification Techniques of Household Farmers in Nigeria. Universal Journal
of Agricultural Research, 9(6), 289 - 299. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2021.090607.
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Abstract Agriculture is the principal source of income
for the majority of Nigerian rural households, but it has
suffered significant setbacks in recent years, resulting in
lower productivity and returns on investment. The study
looked at the econometric analysis of household farmers'
agricultural intensification strategies in Imo State, Nigeria.
With the help of standardized questionnaires, 198
household farmers were selected using a multi-stage
sample technique. The Beta regression model and
descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data
collected. Cassava, maize, and pumpkin leaves had the
highest average outputs of 88.712kg, 87.901kg, and
85.990kg, respectively, which dominated the entire
production cycle. Planting materials, soil nutrients, and
land improvement activities cost the most, at N81.637.75,
N74, 402.82, and N71, 906.80, respectively. At 1% and 5%
levels, the coefficients of age, sex, education, net farm
income, farm size, extension contacts, and farming
experience were statistically significant and influenced the
intensification of sustainable agricultural techniques (SAT)
in the area. The study recommends farmers to embrace
effective and long-term agricultural technologies in order
to boost farm production and output. Extension personnel
should also meet with household farmers on a regular basis
to communicate important information about new
technologies.
Keywords Agriculture, Intensification, Improved Soil
Techniques, Beta Regression Model
1. Introduction
Food will be produced for a global population of 9.1
billion people in 2050, according to [1]. To accomplish this,
agricultural production systems need to be altered to
maximize the productive capabilities of household farmers,
who make up of around 80% of the agricultural workforce
[2]. With today's population, however, it's critical to figure
out which technology and strategies are best for reaching
this goal. As a result, more attention has been paid to the