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EFFECT OF COVID-19 PANDEMIC ON SELECTED CROP FARMERS IN TARABA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Kolo, A.  , Isyaku, A.  , Mudathir, A.  , Idi, S.  
Published: October 2024

The study evaluates the effect of COVID-19 pandemic on selected crop farmers in Taraba State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed to select 300 households from 36 districts/wards across the selected six (6) LGAs of Taraba State. The analytical tools used for the study includes descriptive statistical tools (percentages, mean, maximum and minimum,) and inferential statistics (Z tests and farm budgeting technique). The result shows that majority (66.3% and 78.3%) of the respondents were male and married respectively. Only 29.3% of the farmers had secondary education and 29.0% had primary education. The farmer’s level of education may likely upscale the farmer’s access to information on awareness of Covid-19 preventive measures. However, a mean of 46 years and 18 years were reported for farmer’s age and farming experience, respectively. Average household size of respondent was put at 9. The results show that 45.3% of the respondents had their sources of information about coronavirus from mass media (television, newspapers, radio and GSM calls from friends and relatives). It was disclosed that 64% of the respondents said Covid-19 pandemic brought about hike in prices of food items and 22% said coronavirus led to scarcity of food items in local market. The result further shows that there was significant difference (p<0.05) in the yield of crops produce (Maize, Rice, Yam and Groundnut). The reduction in yield of crop may attributed to restrictions in movements and social distancing. The cost and return analysis show that total variable cost of production per hecter of Maize (N105,169.80k), Rice (N109,626.94k), Yam (N73,190.48k) and Groundnut (N105,750.67k) has slightly increased and farmers recorded lower margin. It can be concluded that the major source of information about of COVID-19 pandemic was mass media and the effect of COVID-19 pandemic has reduced yield of major crop produce (Maize, Rice, Yam and Groundnut). The study recommends short-term and long-term economic recovery package for farmers, include cash and food grants for immediate support for economic recovery during period of COVID-19 Pandemic.
EFFECTS OF GROSS FIXED CAPITAL FORMATION AND SELECTED INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICY INSTRUMENTS ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA: AN AUTOREGRESSIVE DISTRIBUTED LAG (ARDL) MODEL APPROACH
Authors: Awuna, J. M.  , Musa, A. U.  , Onah, A. E.  
Published: October 2024

The study assessed the agricultural productivity effects of gross fixed capital formation, exchange rate and agricultural tariff. The study utilized secondary data spanning from 1980 to 2022. Augmented Dickey Fuller Test was used to test for stationarity among variables, Johansen Cointegration test was used to test for long run relationship between variables. Vector Error Correction Model was used to analyze the effect of gross fixed capital formation, agricultural tariff and exchange rate on agricultural productivity. The result of the Augmented Dickey Fuller (ADF) test for unit root indicated that the variables agricultural output and gross fixed capital formation were stationary at level while, agricultural tariff and exchange rate became stationary on first differencing. Further investigation into the series properties of the variables through the use of Johansen co-integration mechanism indicates that there was one co-integrating equation among the variables. The results of the ARDL for long-run indicated that Cointegrating equation [CointEq(-1)] was statistically significant and negative (-0.171646) at 1% probability level (p<0.01) indicating a moderate speed of adjustment (that is, the speed at which the deviation from long run equilibrium is adjusted quickly where 0.171 of the disequilibrium is removed immediately in each period). Specifically, the coefficients of inflation rate (-0.103255) and agricultural tariff (-1.110961) were negative and statistically significant at 1% probability level (p<0.01). The study concluded that raising trade policy instruments such as inflation rate and agricultural tariff will negatively affect agricultural productivity. The study therefore recommended that Government should lower tariffs on agricultural goods so as to encourage import and exports within the agricultural sector. This will promote local production and boost productivity.
GROWTH AND GRAIN YIELD OF TRITICALE AS INFLUENCED BY IRRIGATION INTERVALS, NITROGEN RATES AND WEEDING REGIMES
Authors: Yusuf, N. B.  , Fagam, A. S.  , Shuaibu, Y. M.  , Bala, R. A.  
Published: October 2024

Field experiment was conducted during 2014, 2015 and 2016 dry seasons at Saulawa (Latitude 12040’11”N and Longitude 7048’19”E) in Katsina State to study the response of triticale (Triticale triticosecale wittmack) to irrigation intervals, nitrogen rates and weeding regimes. The treatments consisted of 3 irrigation intervals (5, 7 and 9 days), 4 nitrogen rates (0, 60, 90 and 120 kg N ha-1) and 3 weeding regimes (No weeding, one weeding at 20 days after sowing (DAS) and two weeding at 20 and 40 DAS). These were factorially combined and arranged in a split plot design with three replications. Irrigation intervals were allocated to main plot while nitrogen rates and weeding regimes were allocated to the sub-plots. Data were collected on Leaf area index, Crop growth rate, Net assimilation, 1000 grain weight and Grain yield. All data collected were subjected to analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Duncan’s Multiple Range Test (DMRT) was adopted in separating the means. Results of the experiment revealed a significant (P≤0.05) difference among the treatments throughout the study period. The result further showed that, growth and yield of triticale were significantly (P≤0.05) higher at 5 days irrigation interval with the application of 120 kg N ha-1 and weeded twice at 20 and 40 DAS. Irrigation interval beyond 5 days significantly (P≤0.05) decreased triticale growth and yield. Application of 120 kg N ha-1 significantly (P≤0.05) influenced growth and yield of the crop. Similarly, two weeding at 20 and 40 DAS significantly (P≤0.05) increased yield and most of the growth characters. Based on the result of this findings, growing triticale under 5 days irrigation interval with the application of 120 kg N ha-1 and two weeding at 20 and 40 DAS influenced growth and yield of the crop and is therefore recommended for better yield in the study area.
FACTORS INFLUENCING FARMERS PARTICIPATION IN SORGHUM (SORGHUM bicolor L.) PRODUCTION IN CENTRAL AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Abdullahi, M.  , Abu, I. A.  , Sani, M. H.  
Published: October 2024

The study examined factors influencing farmers’ participation in sorghum production in central zone of Bauchi State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting 160 respondents. Data were collected through the administration of structured questionnaires and descriptive and inferential statistics. The result revealed that 90%, 76.9% and 51.9% of the respondents were male, married and were within their active ages of production, respectively. Majority (91.9% and 87.5%) of the respondents were full time and subsistence sorghum farmers with the majority (64.4%) of the respondents had farming experience of 2-7 years. Majority (75.6% and 68.8%) of the respondents belonged to farmers association with annual income of 12,000-49,600 respectively. The result further revealed that factors such as marital status, educational level, farm size, extension contacts/visits, land acquisition and membership of association were significantly influencing farmers participation in sorghum production in the study area at (P<0.01), P<0.05) and (P<0.10), respectively. Inadequate land (95.6%), high cost of herbicides (94.4%) and insecticides (93.8%) were the major constraints faced by the respondents and were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. The study concluded that, marital status, level of education, farm size, extension contact, land acquisition and membership of association were the factors influencing farmers participation in sorghum production. It was recommended that Government and other stakeholders should provide farmers with adequate and affordable inputs before the onset of raining season, government should recruit more extension agents to facilitate farmers’ participation in sorghum production and also, government should provide adequate improved seeds at subsidized rates to sorghum farmers.
ASSESSMENT OF VULNERABILITY RESULTING FROM PROJECTED CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF ORASHI FARMERS IN NIGER DELTA REGION OF NIGERIA
Authors: Cookey, A. T.  , Unaeze, H. C.  
Published: October 2024

The study was conducted to assess the vulnerability resulting from projected climate change and the rate of intervention by various institutions on the livelihood of Orashi framers in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Purposive sampling technique was used to select 100 respondents. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that on the socio-economic characteristics of displaced persons and institutions, 52% of the climate refugees were female. 90% of the farms were all in rural areas. 38% were within the age of 40-49 years, Approximately 50% had spent 6 years in school and the majority 57% had a household size of 4-7 persons, 38% had 1-3 persons, 3% had within 8-11 persons while 2% had above 11 persons. Going further the result on the Institution’s socioeconomic characteristics reveals that the majority of the Institutions are public and are locally based with a staff strength of above 30 persons On socio-economic characteristics as they affect their response to agricultural productivity using the probit model shows that because they are displaced and currently in a displaced camp their response towards their livelihood is low.. The vulnerability category vulnerability category of 0.148-0.167 placed Ahoada West LGA as the most vulnerable landscape. Similarly, the vulnerability range of 0.144-0.148 placed Abua and Ahoada East LGAs as moderately vulnerable landscape. In contrast, the vulnerability range of 0.001-0.144 placed Ogba Egbema Ndoni LGA as less vulnerable landscape. The study concluded that Institutions are the media through which external intervention reinforce and that local institutions play a key role in shaping the extent to which communities became vulnerable and respond to environmental risks. Therefore the study recommended that to help maintain cultural identity, community, and dignity, it would seem more just to attempt to relocate refugees who chose that option such that they are relocated to places where they will be together with member of their family, community, and broader and Government should design a multi-sectorial approach so as to build the capacity of Institutions in order to address the issue of climate refugees.
IMPACT OF POTATO VALUE CHAIN SUPPORT PROJECT (PS-PVCSP) AMONG BENEFICIARIES IN PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Baleri, Y. N.  , Haruna, U.  , Garba, M.  , Abubakar, U.  
Published: October 2024

The study examined the impact of Potato Value Chain Support Project (PVCSP) among beneficiaries in Plateau State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting 390 respondents. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and were analysed using descriptive statistics and propensity score matching. The result revealed that, the major actors in the Irish potato value chain were producers (48.21%) and marketers (3.8%). Advisory services (42.5%) and inputs support (25.64%) were the major support provided by the project. The results further indicated a mean difference in the yield after the project of 9,916.78kg/ha and a mean income of ₦468,568.06 difference after the project. The major constraints to the project implementation were high cost of the fungicide promoted (57.2%), none participation of the right people in the project (54.6%), corruption (52.1%) and high cost of fertilizer (47.9%) among others. It was concluded that the PS-PVCSP had positive impact on the respondents’ income and yield. In addition, there was significant increase in potato cultivation after the project. Based on the result of this study, farm inputs such as fertilizer and other chemicals should be made available and affordable to farmers. Beneficiaries should be encouraged to form cooperative societies to access loans and procure inputs to enjoy economics of scale.
FACTORS INFLUENCING PARTICIPATION OF SMALLHOLDER RICE FARMERS IN THE ANCHOR BORROWER PROGRAMME (ABP) IN JIGAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Ali, M. A.  , Garba, A.  , Sani R. M.  
Published: October 2024

The Study assessed the Factors Influencing Participation of Small Holder Rice Farmers in the Anchor Borrower Programme (ABP) in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling techniques were employed to select 258 smallholder rice farmers, 129 non-Anchor borrower program participant (NABP) and 129 Anchor borrower programme participant (ABP). Data were collected through the use of structured questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics, inferential statistics, and Tobit regression. The result shows that, majority of the respondents were in active age, 20-30years 73(28.3%); in term of marital status, most of respondents 55.8% were married, 69.8% of the respondents were male and most (72.9%) the respondents were literate. The result also revealed that (53.0%) of the respondents were members of the cooperative society. Average farming experience was 12 years and mean household size was 9 years with mean farm size of 1.5ha. The result of Tobit regression indicated that yield, extension visit, were positive and significant at P<0.01 and P<0.05 respectively in an influencing participation in ABP, it also shows that multidimensional poverty index, awareness was negative and significant at (P>0.01) and (P>0.01) in influencing participation in ABP in the study area. The major constraints to the participation of smallholder rice farmers in ABP as reported were, inadequate inputs, farmers level of education, land tenure system, and poor funding which were ranked 1st, 2nd, 2nd and 4th respectively. The study recommended that, Federal Government should consolidated on the gain of ABP in the state by increasing the fund for the programme in the State and make sure more smallholders rice farmers (SHF) benefit from the programme given that the programme has enhanced both income and outputs of the beneficiaries, Government and other stakeholders should encourage timely provision of inputs to ABP participants, Other agricultural and financial institutions in the State should streamline their procedure for securing loans in order to make it easy to farmers.
DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF IMPROVED POTATO PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES BY FARMERS IN NORTHERN ZONE OF PLATEAU STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: Peter, M.  , Haruna, U.  , Sani, R. M.  
Published: October 2024

The study examined the determinants of adoption of improved potato production technologies by farmers in in Northern Zone of Plateau State. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 210 respondents. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The result reveals that majority (76.5%) of the respondents had access to extension agent and 84.5% of the respondents received extension visit annually. Majority (72.5%) of the respondents indicated extension agents as their sources of information. Above half (58.0%) of the respondents were aware of recommended potato production technologies. The major technologies adopted by the respondents were improved planting materials (96.5%), optimum fertilizer application (92.0%) and improved use of herbicides (87.0%) which were ranked 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively. The result also revealed that years of experience (P˂0.01), membership of association (P˂ 0.05), yield output (P˂ 0.01), and access to extension agent (P˂ 0.05) significantly influenced the adoption of recommended potato production technologies in the study area. The major constraints faced by the respondents were inadequate improved planting materials (1st), improved use of herbicides (2nd) and insufficient information (3rd). The study concluded that most of the respondents had no access to extension services but had adopted and used most of the recommended potato production technologies in the study area. Hence the need for potato farmers should form and joint cooperatives and associations to increase their awareness and access to recommended production practices. Also, authorities and NGOs should help to recruit and train more personnel in extension teaching and potato farmers should pull down resources and purchase equipment and tools to assist in adoption and uses of recommended potato production technologies to enhance productivity.
ANALISIS KAIN TENUN DONGGALA DI KOTA PALU
Authors: Gerta Ratnawati , Ramadhani Syarifah Fitrah 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAK - Penelitian ini adalah penelitian deskriptif kualitatif yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui proses pembuatan kain tenun Donggala di kota Palu. Penelitian ini menggunakan teknik pengambilan purposive sampling. Teknik pengumpulan data berupa observasi, wawancara dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan adalah deskriptif. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: Proses pembuatan terdiri dari 2 bagian yakni tahap persiapan dan penenunan. Persiapan dilakukan untuk memberi pewarnaan pada benang lungsi dan pakan. Proses menenun dilakukan dengan mengisi benang lungsi pada boom serta benang pakan pada sekoci/teropong pada Alat tenun Bukan Mesin (ATBM) dan digerakkan dengan menginjak pedal di bagian bawah. Hasil tenunan berupa kain sarung yang kemudian dapat dibuat bahan pakaian seperti jas, kemeja dan selendang. Kata kunci - Kain, Tenun, Kain Tenun Donggala
PENGARUH HASIL BELAJAR MATA KULIAH TAILORING TERHADAP MINAT BERWIRAUSAHA BUSANA TAILOR PADA MAHASISWA KONSENTRASI TATA BUSANA JURUSAN PENDIDIKAN KESEJAHTERAAN KELUARGA
Authors: Waty Fatma , Suryani Hamida 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAK - Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian korelasi, bertujuan untuk mengetahui: 1) gambaran hasil mata kuliah tailoring mahasiswa pendidikan kesejahteraan keluarga konsentrasi tata busana, 2) gambaran minat berwirausaha tailoring dan, 3) pengaruh mata kuliah tailoring terhadap minat berwirausaha mahasiswa pendidikan kesejahteraan keluarga konsentrasi tata busana. Jumlah populasi sebanyak 44 orang yang diambil sebagai sampel secara keseluruhan. Teknik pengumpulan data yang digunakan adalah angket dan dokumentasi. Teknik analisis data menggunakan analisis deskriptif dan inferensial. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa: 1) gambaran hasil mata kuliah tailoring tergolong dalam kategori baik dengan nilai rata-rata mahasiswa (3.10). 2) minat berwirausaha tailoring tergolong sedang (38.63%) didukung oleh faktor internal dan eksternal. 3) terdapat pengaruh hasil belajar mata kuliah tailoring terhadap minat berwirausaha tailor tergolong dalam kategori sedang, besarnya konstribusi hasil mata kuliah tailoring terhadap minat berwirausaha (18.50%), sedangkan selebihnya (81.50%) dipengaruhi oleh faktor lain. Kata kunci - Hasil Belajar Tailoring dan Minat Berwirausaha Busana Tailor
pemberdayaan ibu-ibu pkk kelurahan tello baru melalui pelatihan daur ulang kain perca pada pembuatan topi
Authors: Hasniah Nabila Bila , St.Aisyah St.Aisyah 
Published: October 2024

Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian tindakan (action research), yang bertujuan untuk mengetahui 1) gambaran pelaksanaan pelatihan daur ulang kain perca pada pembuatan topi di kelurahan Tello Baru dan 2) efektifitas pelaksanaan pelatihan peserta keterampilan peserta dalam pelatihan daur ulang kain perca di kelurahan Tello Baru. Subjek penelitian adalah ibu-ibu PKK dengan jumlah sampel sebanyak 6 orang yang dipilih secara sampling purposive. Data penelitian diperoleh dengan observasi, dokumentasi, angket dan tes. Teknik analisis data menggunakan metode kualitatif
Pengembangan Macromedia Flash 8 Pada Kompetensi Bertenun Uis Nipes Di Smk Negeri 1 Berastagi
Authors: Sinukaban Veronica Yulisna , Ampera Dina , Bahri Halimul 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAK – Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui efektivitas pengembangan media Macromedia Flash 8 pada kompetensi Bertenun Uis Nipes siswa kelas XI SMK Negeri 1 Berastagi. Penelitian ini merupakan Research and development (R&D). Hasil validasi ahli materi didapat skor persentase 96%, masuk kategori sangat baik untuk digunakan karena telah memenuhi standart kelayakan isi dengan presentase 98% dan penyajian materi dinyatakan sangat baik dengan presentase 95%. Validasi ahli media didapat skor persentase 94%, masuk kategori sangat baik dengan aspek kelayakan isi media 91%, penyajian visual 94% dan penyajian manfaat 97%. Uji coba kelompok kecil hasilnya masuk kriteria sangat baik dengan presentase 89%, Uji coba kelompok sedang dengan presentase 92% masuk kriteria sangat baik, pada tahap uji coba kelompok besar didapat presentase 93% masuk kriteria sangat baik, disini terlihat peningkatan antara uji kelompok. Penelitian menunjukkan hasil efektivitas siswa termasuk kriteria sangat baik dengan presentase 94%, hasil penilaian efektivitas guru masuk kriteria sangat baik dengan presentase 92%, dapat disimpulkan bahwa media Macromeida Flash 8 pada kompetensi Bertenun Uis Nipes sangat efektif digunakan dalam pembelajaran kompetensi Bertenun Uis Nipes. Kata Kunci - Pengembangan Macromedia Flash 8, Bertenun Uis Nipes
Pemanfaatan Bahan Pewarna Alami Kunyit Dan Teknik Ecoprint Menggunakan Daun Jati Dalam Pembuatan Busana Ready To Wear Sumber Ide Aksara
Authors: Kurniati Kuniati , Muzarni Nurul , Riwayani Rika 
Published: October 2024

ABSTRAK – Penelitian ini merupakan penelitian rekayasa yang dilaksanakan di Laboratorium Jurusan PKK FT UNM. Penelitian ini dilaksanakan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui 1) desain busana ready to wear dengan teknik ecoprint menggunakan pewarna dasar alami kunyit sumber ide aksara Lontara, 2) proses pewarnaan busana ready to wear dengan teknik ecoprint menggunakan pewarna dasar alami kunyit sumber ide aksara Lontara, 3) proses pembuatan motif busana ready to wear dengan teknik ecoprint menggunakan daun jati sumber ide aksara Lontara, 4) proses menjahit busana ready to wear dengan teknik ecoprint menggunakan pewarna dasar alami kunyit sumber ide aksara Lontara, 5) tanggapan panelis terhadap busana ready to wear dengan teknik ecoprint menggunakan pewarna dasar alami kunyit sumber ide aksara Lontara. Panelis dalam penelitian ini berjumlah 20 orang yang terdiri dari 5 orang dosen PKK Tata Busana, 10 orang mahasiswa PKK Tata Busana, dan 5 orang masyarakat umum. Teknik penggumpulan data yang digunakan yaitu menggunakan metode FGD, observasi, dan dokumentasi. Analisis data yang digunakan yaitu statistik deskriptif dengan perhitungan presentase dan skala likert. Hasil yang diperoleh dari penelitian ini yaitu, 1) desain menggunakan siluet A, lengan suai, cape, serta menonjolkan motif aksara lontara yang dibuat dengan teknik ecoprint, 2) proses pewarnaan kain dimulai dari proses mordanting kain hingga fiksasi kain, 3) proses ecoprint menggunakan daun jati yaitu mordanting daun, menjiplak pola busana dan motif aksara lontara, meggunting-gunting daun sesuai dengan motif aksara lontara yang dibuat, menempelkan daun, menumbuk daun, mengkukus kain, hingga fiksasi kain, 4) proses pembuatan busana ready to wear pada penelitian ini dimulai dari menggambar desain, membuat pola, hingga menyetrika busana ready to wear, 5) hasil uji skala likert dari 20 item pertanyaan menunjukkan persentase pada angka 87,37% yang menyatakan sangat baik dengan kriteria interpretasi sangat baik. Kata kunci: busana ready to wear, ecoprint, pewarna alami kunyit, sumber ide aksara lontara.