Original Research Article
Year: 2020 | Month: October-December | Volume: 5 | Issue: 4 | Pages: 453-462
Comparative Analysis of Arable Farmers' Uses of Inorganic and Organic Manuresin Delta State, Nigeria
Emaziye, P. O., Ebowore S.O.
Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, P.M.B. 95074, Asaba, Nigeria.
Corresponding Author: EMAZIYE, P. O.
ABSTRACT
The study compares the use of organic manure and fertilizer by arable crop farmers in Delta State, Nigeria. A total of 166 respondents have selected through a multistage random sampling procedure. Results showed that a minute 5.4% of the respondents make use of both types of manure, and that cost, availability of manure, and hazardous effect or pollution were major problems associated with the use of in organic fertilizers. Offensive odour, bulkiness, presence of weed materials and pests and diseases were major problems of using organic manure. Lack of technical know-how and land tenure were major problems confronting both respondents using chemical fertilizer and organic manure. The perceived benefits of using organic manure among others were improvement of soil structure, increased farm yield, increasing water-holding capacity and porosity of soils. Regression result indicated that age, educational level, farm size, farming experience and extension contact were significant in determining farmers’ use of manure type. From the findings, it was recommended that problems of using manures should be tackled by designing appropriate agricultural policies and intensifying extension efforts in the area; extension programmes designed for farmers should include an orientation on the proper use of manures.
Keywords: Arable, Manure, Fertilizer, Benefits.