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February 23, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Sustainable Practices Framework in Nigerian Arid Agriculture: Adoption Rates and Yield Enhancement Measures

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COChinedu ObioraOIOluwatobiloba IfeyinshaDODaniel Olabisi

Key Points

  • To examine adoption rates of sustainable agricultural practices in Nigerian arid regions and the factors influencing them.
  • Qualitative study utilizing thematic analysis
  • Identification of farmer perceptions and constraints
  • Focus on socio-economic barriers and community engagement
  • Development of targeted extension services and subsidies
  • Identified socio-economic barriers affecting adoption rates
  • Highlighted importance of community engagement for better practices
  • Emphasized the need for targeted extension and capacity-building programs

Abstract

Sustainable agriculture practices are crucial for maintaining productivity in arid regions of Nigeria, where climate change exacerbates water scarcity and soil degradation. A qualitative study employing thematic analysis to identify farmer perceptions and constraints related to adopting sustainable agriculture practices. The theoretical framework highlights the importance of addressing socio-economic barriers through policy interventions and community engagement to facilitate greater farmer uptake of sustainable agricultural practices. Develop targeted extension services and subsidies for water-saving irrigation technologies, alongside capacity-building programmes focused on soil health management. Encourage farmer cooperatives to pool resources for collective purchasing of inputs and share knowledge.

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Obiora et al. (2000) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699ba05e72792ae9fd86fef0https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18718832
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