The supply response of the smallholder soybean growers was investigation using a sample of 307 farmers randomly-selected from Jive villages in Kaduna and Kano States of Nigeria. Different multivariate functional forms were experimented but the power Junction was chosen because of its obvious uniq...
The deficient agronomic qualities of the local soybean germplasm and the need to develop varieties with desirable attributes, such as promiscuous nodulation, low pod shattering, sustained seed viability and resistance to bacterial diseases and viruses necessitated the introduction of new varietie...
The use of financial and input-credit support to promote agriculture was a key intervention strategy aimed at enhancing productivity, reducing poverty, promoting standard of living of the smallholder farmers and fostering the development of the rural sectors. However, the ability of the lending a...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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Olaitan, T.
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[Econometric analysis of loan repayment competence of smallholder cassava farmers in Yewa area, Ogun State, Nigeria]
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Econometric analysis of loan repayment competence of smallholder cassava farmers in Yewa area, Ogun State, Nigeria
An advanced time series econometric technique was used to study the interaction between the prices of fermented flour, a popular cassava-based food product also called lafun, in typical urban-demand and ruralsupply markets in Nigeria. The price data cover 95 weeks from week 37 of 2004 to week 28 ...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Tarawali, G.
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Ezedinma, C.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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[Spatial integration and price transmission in selected rural and urban markets for cassava fresh roots in Nigeria]
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Spatial integration and price transmission in selected rural and urban markets for cassava fresh roots in Nigeria
This study investigated the production trends in the principal root and tuber crops in Nigeria during the 1961-2005 periods and contrasted the performance of the crops at certain stages of economic and political reforms in the country. It was found that output of all roots and tubers rose tremend...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Asumugha, G.N.
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Ezedinma, C.
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Uzokwe, Veronica N.E.
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[Analysis of production trends in the major root and tuber crops in Nigeria, 1961-2005]
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Analysis of production trends in the major root and tuber crops in Nigeria, 1961-2005
Understanding the resource allocation and use efficiency is essential considering the supportive role of agriculture in the advancement of other productive sectors of the economy. Technical efficiency and its determinants were investigated among smallholder cassava-farming and decision-taking uni...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Tarawali, G.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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Chianu, J.
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Ezedinma, C.
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Edet, M.
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[Efficiency and its determinants among smallholder farming units supplying cassava to commercial starch processors in Nigeria: data envelopment analysis approach]
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Efficiency and its determinants among smallholder farming units supplying cassava to commercial starch processors in Nigeria: data envelopment analysis approach
An analysis was conducted of the productivity of smallholder farmers enrolled into an out-growers’ scheme to supply cassava to commercial starch processors under the Nestlé-IITA cassava starch value chain project. Under the project, improved cassava varieties–cloned to be high-yielding, early mat...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Tarawali, G.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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Chianu, J.
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Ezedinma, C.
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Edet, M.
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[Profitability of cassava production: comparing the actual and potential returns on investment among smallholders in southern Nigeria]
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Profitability of cassava production: comparing the actual and potential returns on investment among smallholders in southern Nigeria
The influence of socioeconomic and other household characteristics on the productivity of smallholder farmers supplying cassava to the major commercial starch processors in Nigeria were examined. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 96 farmers working in clusters in selected...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Tarawali, G.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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Chianu, J.N.
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[Determinants of productivity of smallholder farmers supplying cassava to starch processors in Nigeria: a baseline evidence]
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Determinants of productivity of smallholder farmers supplying cassava to starch processors in Nigeria: a baseline evidence
The linkages between cassava production and the key agronomic and climatic factors were investigated with a view to estimating the supply response for cassava in Nigeria. Time series data from FAO and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture, 1961–2008, were used for the study. Data we...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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Tarawali, G.
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Idowu, A. O.
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Akwarandu, B.
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[Influence of agronomic and climatic factors on root crops production: an econometric estimation of cassava supply response in Nigeria, 1961-2008]
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Influence of agronomic and climatic factors on root crops production: an econometric estimation of cassava supply response in Nigeria, 1961-2008
The household head characteristics of smallholder cassava farmers supplying raw materials to the major commercial starch processors in Nigeria were examined alongside their market participation categories. A multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 96 farmers working in clusters i...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Tarawali, G.
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Okechukwu, R.U.
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Chianu, J.N.
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[Household characteristics and market participation competence of smallholder farmers supplying cassava to starch processors in Nigeria]
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Household characteristics and market participation competence of smallholder farmers supplying cassava to starch processors in Nigeria