Determinants yam output among women farmers in imo state, nigeria.

Abstract

The determinant of yam output among women farmers in Imo State, Nigeria was studied. Using a multistage sampling techniques, 276 women yam farmers were selected from the three Agricultural Zones of the State. Frequency distribution, Percentage and Regression Estimate were analytical tools used. The results showed that majority of the women belonged to the activate age range (36-40yrs) and were married, 52.2% of the women cultivate family lands and more than 47.10% bought seed yams and fertilizer from open markets and used hired labour for their farm production. Output of yam was related to size of land cultivated, quantity of seed yams planted and quantity of fertilizer used. However, good yam management practice was another major factor that affected yam output.

Keywords: yam yield, women farmers

Global Approaches to Extension Practice Vol. 3 (2) 2007: pp. 155-121