Determinants of participation in agroforestry among farmers in Ondo state, Nigeria

Abstract

The study assessed the determinants of farmers’ participation in agroforestry practices in Ondo State. A multi-stage random sampling technique was employed to select 120 respondents using the administrative structure of the State Agricultural Development Programme. Questionnaire was used to obtain information on demographic characteristics, awareness, and participation in agroforestry practices among respondents. Chi-square, PPMC and regression analysis were used to analyse the data. Results indicate that more of the respondents participate in agrosilviculture, silvopastoral and agro-silvopastoral. Also, a significant relationship exists between respondents’ demographic characteristics and their level of participation. Respondents’ awareness, age and the constraints they encounter determined 53 percent of the variations in their participation in agroforestry practices. Effort should be made to help farmers overcome the constraints they encounter in agroforestry practice to help them in sustaining their environment.

Keywords: Agroforestry practices, participation, farmers, awareness