Assessment of Organic Practices’ Benefits Among Vegetable Farmers in Agricultural Development Programme Zone I, Taraba State
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Organic Practices, Benefits, Vegetable Farmers, Agricultural, Development, Programme Zone IAbstract
This study assessed the benefits of organic farming practices to vegetable farmers in Taraba State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) Zone I, Nigeria. Specifically, the study determined the factors influencing adoption of organic farming practices. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 registered vegetable farmers. Primary data were obtained using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics and Binary logistic regression analysis were used to analyzed data. Findings revealed that the majority of respondents were male and within the active age group of 31–50 years, with an average household size of five persons and farming experience between 6–15 years. Major organic practices adopted includes compost/manure, organic fertilizers, crop rotation, and mulching. Regression results indicated that age, farming experience, farm size, income level, and perceived benefits significantly influenced the likelihood of deriving benefits from organic farming (p < 0.05). The study concluded that organic farming holds significant economic, environmental, and health benefits for vegetable farmers in Taraba State. It is therefore recommended that government agencies strengthen extension services, improve access to organic inputs, provide policy incentives, and support farmer cooperatives to promote sustainable organic farming adoption in the state.
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