ANALYSIS OF AGRO FORESTRY FARMERS (TREE-PLANTING) IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.
ANALYSIS OF AGRO FORESTRY FARMERS (TREE-PLANTING) IN GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA.
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2011-12
Authors
USMAN, KABIR
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was carry out on Analysis of Agro Forestry Farmers (Tree-Planting) in
Giwa Local Government area, Kaduna State, Nigeria.. The specific objectives were to describe
socio-economic characteristics of agroforestry farmers in the study area, identify the types of
trees that are commonly planted by the farmers and for what purpose, describe the socioeconomic
and ecological benefits derived by the farmers through tree-planting as an agroforestry
in the study area. Data collection for the study was through the administration of questionnaires
to one hundred and twenty (120) farmers selected which involved eight (8) villages purposively
selected out of twenty villages within Giwa Local Government Area (L.G.A.). The information
obtained from the respondents include socio-economic data (age, sex, educational status,
household size, farming experience, farm size membership of cooperative society and marital
status), types of tree that are commonly planted by the farmers and for what purposes, the socioeconomic
and ecological benefits derived by the farmers using agroforestry practice and the
constraints militating against tree-planting as an agroforestry. The age of respondents ranged
from below 30 years to 60 years and above with a mean of 40 years, while the average household
size consists of 13 people. About 97.5% mostly plant neems, while only 8.3% plant mahogamy.
The socio-economic and ecological benefits derived by farmers from the planted trees in order of
priority include, firewood, shelter against wind, provision of shades, soil conservation, livestock
feed, employment opportunities, erosion control as well as for recreation. The major constraints
militating against tree-planting as an agroforestry practice include unavailability of tree seedling
(94.40%), watering problem (73.40%), lack of credit facilities (68.20%), insufficient capital
(66.50%), poor sources of information (54.50%), high pest and disease infestation (52.30%) and
fencing problem (12.50%). In conclusion farmers need education and training in
forestry/agroforestry practice. The farmers should be supplied with tree seedling. Tree
planting/agroforestry should be introduced at primary, secondary school and at higher
institutions of learning, political and religious leaders to initiate community tree planting as an
agroforestry projects that could served as demonstration to farmers.
Description
THESIS SUBMITTED TO THE POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL, AHMADU BELLO
UNIVERSITY, ZARIA, IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENT
FOR THE AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF MASTERS OF SCIENCE IN
AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND RURAL SOCIOLOGY,
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMIC AND RURAL SOCIOLOGY.
FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE, AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY, ZARIA.
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ANALYSIS,, AGRO,, FORESTRY,, FARMERS,, GIWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT,, KADUNA STATE,, NIGERIA.