The study examined the Socio-economic Determinants of Farmland Management Practices in
Umuahia North Local Government Area, Abia State, Nigeria. Specific objectives of the study
were to ascertain Farmland Management Practices of the farmers and to determine the
relationship between socio-economic characteristics and farmland management practices of
the farmers. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select one hundred and fifty
farmers for the study.. Data collection was through the use of structured questionnaire.
Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were employed in the data analysis. The result
showed that 58% of the farmers were females; 53% were within age range of 41 and 50
years; 60% were literate at primary school level; 56% were married; 53% had household
size between 6 and 10; 40% had farm size of 0.1 and 2.5 ha., while 52% had between 1 and
15 years of farming experience. The regression analysis using double log as lead equation
showed positive and significant relationship between farmer’s income, household size, level
of education and farmland management practices at given level. The study recommended
Environmental Education, Legislation, Strict Enforcement of Agro-Land Laws, and
Establishment of Agro-Land Management Departments/Units in the Ministries of Agriculture
as necessary for enhancement of Farmland Management Practices