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Evaluation of Okra Production among Smallholder Farmers in Kabba-Bunu Area of Kogi State, Nigeria

DOI : https://doi.org/10.36349/EASJALS.2020.v03i08.001
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The study was conducted to identify factors of Okra production in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area. 60 Okra farmers were identified and given a well structure questionnaire. 55 questionnaires were returned by the respondents. The questionnaire were collected and organized for analysis. Percentage was used to analyze the data collected. Results from the study shows that majority of the farmers are male, within the age of 47-56 and above, main occupation is farming; 18.18% are civil servants. Education level is low; 32.73% had no formal education while 29.10% had primary education. Factors affecting Okra production in the area include land acquisition, size of farm land, land preparation method and source of capital. For management practices the study revealed that there is low use of fertilizer (23.64%) and herbicide (25.45%) among farmers, also majority of the farmers use local variety (54.55%). The study established need for improvement in management practices for Okra production in the study area.

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