Farmers Perception of the Effect of Aging on Their Agricultural Activities in Ondo State, Nigeria

Type Journal Article - The Belogradchik Journal for Local History, Cultural Heritage and Folk Studies
Title Farmers Perception of the Effect of Aging on Their Agricultural Activities in Ondo State, Nigeria
Author(s)
Volume 4
Issue 3
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2013
Page numbers 371-387
URL http://oaji.net/articles/2014/584-1417980895.pdf
Abstract
The increasing concern about global aging as it relates to
agriculture where the major producers are aging calls for an inquiry into the
effects of ageing on their agricultural activities as it has implications for food
security. Using a multi stage sampling technique, the study examined hundred
farmer’s perception of the effects of aging on their agricultural activities in
Ondo State of Nigeria. Descriptive statistics were used to present the study
findings while the t-test statistic was used to determine the significant difference
in perception of their involvement in agricultural activities when young
and when older. Majority reduced scope (69.5%) and hours (66.7%) of operation
as they grew older. Significant differences existed in perception of involvement
in all agricultural activities involved in by respondents. There is the
need to encourage younger entrants into agriculture to boost production and
ensure food security.

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