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
A two-stage typology of adopters and non-adopters of improved soybean varieties introduced to farmers in northern Nigeria was investigated using the discriminant analysis model. Labour expenses, active membership of associations and exposure to extension services significantly discriminated the t...
Ojiako, I.A.
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Manyong, Victor M.
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Ikpi, A.
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[Typology of households adopting improved soybean technology: an application of the discriminant analysis model in northern Nigeria]
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Typology of households adopting improved soybean technology: an application of the discriminant analysis model in northern Nigeria
Low yield, persistent pod shattering and susceptibility 10 pests and diseases characterize the cultivation of traditional soybean varieties in Nigeria. Research has, however, developed new improved variety of soybeans, like TGx 1448-2E that is cultivated in Kaduna and Kano States. Local food item...
Ojiako, I.A.
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[Economic evaluation of adoption of improved soybean production and utilization technologies in Kaduna and Kano States Nigeria: P.hD. thesis]
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Economic evaluation of adoption of improved soybean production and utilization technologies in Kaduna and Kano States Nigeria: P.hD. thesis