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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF MAIZE MARKETING
IN FCT
Introduction
Maize (Zea
mays), is one of the oldest and widely cultivated cereals in the world. It
provides food for man and livestock. Maize production in Nigeria, however, has
been experiencing a declining trend. One
of these factors is climatic factors hence; this study investigated the effects
of climate variables on maize production and also assessed the degree of
vulnerability and cropping strategies adopted by the farmers. Empirical models
are defined as models directly describing observational data, Ambara Region
Agricultural Research Institute and SWHISA Project (2006) opined that one form
of empirical model is prediction equation resulted from regression analysis.
Regression
analysis of FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) (1986) is technique
utilized to fit a line through a set of observation. As a result, a prediction
equation is developed and used to predict the performance of those dependent
variables, when values of these independent variables vary. Crop yields and
demand for irrigation were estimated using
aLadoke
Akintola University of Technology, Nigeria
Correspondent
Author:
Ayinde Alani
Ezekiel, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agricultural
Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, P.M.B 4000, Ogbomoso, Oyo
State, Nigeria
DSSAT (Decision Support System for Agrotechnology Transfer) models
(Thorp et al. 2008).
Irrigation
agriculture is crucial to the economy, it is too important to be marginalized
as it is vital for world food security. However, irrigated agriculture often
radically changes land use and is a major consumer of freshwater. Recognizing
that the full potentials of Nigeria agriculture could not be realized without
the development of her water resources for irrigation, governments in Nigeria
have adopted various development policies to implement irrigation (Palmer and
Philip 1990).
Agriculture
has an important impact on the environment. Pollutant sources from land use and
poorly managed agriculture are causing widespread deterioration of ground water
and surface water, while over irrigation results in water logging and the
consequent accumulation of salts, which will lead to salinization of top soils
and groundwater if not provided with proper drainage. Intensification of
agriculture may lead to an increase in degradation of water quality and
irrigated land because of an increasing intensity of inputs in agriculture
(Aremun and Ogunwale 1994).
The study
revealed that water is scarce in Orire LGA (Local Government Area) during
dry season; there will be an
increase in use of brackish water and sewage effluents for irrigation.
Recycling of water although may improve efficiency of use of water, it could
also reduce both surface and groundwater quality. However, increased water
withdrawals will lead to salt intrusion in estuaries and over-draught coastal
aquifers. Maximum management of water quality is required to prevent these
conditions and there is a need for proper monitoring of inflows and effluent
water, in the same manner, recycling and reuse systems should take into account
its cumulative effect overtime and its impact on the soil and water environment
(Edwards et al. 1993).
The
protection of water is not only based on the prevention of pollution alone, but
also on the recovery,
conservation,
and the development of their self-purifying power. At this level, the
restoration of rivers and lakes is an important task to be accomplished.
STATEMENT OF
THE PROBLEM
A critical
investigation of the performance of irrigation farming in Nigeria reveals that
sub-sector is deficient in technical, financial institution and human resources
which subject farmers to being persistent in the vicious cycles poverty, due to
low income from low productivity and investment. This study examined the
constraints encountered by the irrigation users and provided solution to
increase resource utilization. Therefore, these questions are fundamental to
this study:
What extents
have the farmers thrived in irrigation farming using small-scale irrigation
technologies?
How can
urban, rural, and irrigation interest work together on how to meet future water
needs of irrigation farmers in the study area?
How can
irrigation equipments be made available for the benefits of farmers use?
The main
objective of this study therefore is to analyze the economic impact of water,
irrigation on maize production in the study area.
Specifically,
the study:
(1) Highlight the socio-economic
characteristics of irrigation users;
(2) Identify the type(s) of crop enterprises
engaged by the irrigation farmers in the study area;
(3) Determine how urban, rural, and irrigation
interest can work together on how to meet future water needs for the study
area;
(4) Determine how local irrigation equipments
and other technologies can be made available for the benefits of farmers use.
JUSTIFICATION
OF THE STUDY
The benefits
of irrigation have resulted in lower food prices, provision of employment, more
rapid agricultural and economic development. The spread of irrigation has been
a key factor behind the near tripling of global grain production; therefore,
there is a need for a critical assessment of the performance of irrigation
farming in the study area in order to achieve more of benefits of irrigation.
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