effect of urbanization on agricultural production in abia state

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onwuchekwa raphael iheke

department of agricultural economics, michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike pmb 7267, umuahia, abia state, nigeria ukandu ihuoma

department of agricultural economics, michael okpara university of agriculture, umudike pmb 7267, umuahia, abia state, nigeria

abstract

this study examined the effect of urbanization on agricultural production in abia state. specifically, it categorized the land tenancy status of the farmers, analyzed the effect of urbanization on agricultural productivity and identified the constraints to agricultural productivity. multistage random sampling technique was used to select the respondents. primary data collected using structured questionnaire and interview schedules were analyzed using frequency counts, means, and percentages and regression analysis. results showed that majority (81.7%) of the respondents cultivated both on owned and rented farms. only 10% and 8.3% of the respondents cultivating solely on owned and rented farm lands respectively. the regression result of the effect of urbanization and other factors on agricultural productivity showed that the significant variables influencing productivity were farm size, urbanization, fertilizer/ agrochemical, land tenure system, duration of land use and cost of farm land. the major constraints to increased productivity as noted by the respondents based on their degree of effect were lack of capital for agricultural investment, lack of improved farm inputs, high cost of land, land fragmentation, high population and high cost of planting materials. the study therefore recommend that specific areas should be earmarked for agricultural use only and protected from encroachment and other competing uses through appropriate legislations and policies.

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international journal of agricultural science, research and technology in extension and education systems

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