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EMPIRICAL ESTIMATES OF DETERMINANTS OF FARMLAND PRODUCTIVITY AMONG SMALL-HOLDER FARMERS IN ABA AGRICULTURAL ZONE, ABIA STATE, NIGERIA
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This study ascertained the determinants of farmland productivity in Aba Agricultural Zone, Abia State. A Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 144 respondents for the study, and data were elicited with the use of structured and open-ended questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, partial factor productivity and ordinary least square regression model. The mean productivity of farmland in Aba Agricultural Zone was N172,994.89/ha, ranging from N136,722.22/ha in Aba South to N205,027.78/ha in Obingwa LGA in the area. The result of the determinants of farm land productivity showed that extension contact (0.2341), occupational status (1.7103), farm size (-0.7550), fertilizer use (2.0404), hired labour (0.0009) and farming experience (23190) significantly influenced the productivity of land. The important factors limiting farmland productivity in the study area were land fertility, improvement of land, proper use of land and ownership of land. However, there were no significant differences in the farmland productivity across Aba agricultural zone. The study recommended that sustainable farmland management practices should be adopted by farmers as well as new farming practices for enhanced productivity.
