Effect of Fadama I project on greenleaf (Amaranthus cruentus) production in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study assessed the effect of Fadama I project on Amaranthus Cruentus production in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State Nigeria. Data were collected from 70 randomly selected fadama and non fadama farmers with the aid of a questionnaire and analysed using frequency counts, percentages, mean and t-test. Majority (54.3%) of fadama farmers were female, and 51.4% were between 20 and 29 years. Majority (74.0%) had outputs of above 400kg. There was significant difference (t = 9.17, p > 0.05) between output of fadama and non-fadama farmers. It was concluded that fadama farming has positive effect on the output of Amaranthus cruentus. The study recommended that fadama programme be extended to other rural communities to achieve balanced agricultural development.