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Seed Source and Productivity of Sweetpotato Farmers in South East, Nigeria
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This study provides empirical evidence on the effect of seed source and productivity of sweetpotato farmers in South East Nigeria. The study identified sweetpotato seed sources used by farmers and the level of productivity; estimated the effect of seed source on the productivity of the farmers; and determinants of the choice of sweetpotato seed source. The result showed that the farmers in the study area sourced sweetpotato seeds from their farms (46%), fellow farmers (24%), Research Institutes RI/ Agricultural Development Programme ADP (16%) and markets (14%). The regression analysis showed that the coefficients of membership in the cooperative society, the area cultivated with sweetpotato and productivity had a direct relationship with seeds sourced from the fellow farmer, other than from the market, while the price of the seed was negative. Coefficients for gender, extension contact, price of seed and farm income had a negative relationship with seeds sourced from RI/ADP and positive for membership of cooperatives, variety type and productivity. Extension contact and farming experience were directly related to the probability of seeds sourced from their farm and negative for membership of cooperatives, price of seed and variety type. There was a significant difference in the productivity of the different seed sources in the study area. The results call for policies aimed at formalizing the sweetpotato seed system and increasing farmers’ orientation in the use of quality seed through informal education.
