Examining the Prospect of Onion Production in Jere Local Government Area, North East, Borno State Nigeria
Keywords:
Onion, Farmer, Family, Maiduguri, JereAbstract
The study examine the prospect of onion production in jere local government with a view to analysis the Importance of Onion Production in the Nigerian Economy, Data were collected through primary and secondary data. The study makes use of sampling techniques random sampling for selecting the study area, a systematic random sampling technique was used in the administration of questionnaires to the study area and the questionnaires were administered to the community in relation to population size. A total of 60 questionnaires were distributed, out of which the whole 60 were return successfully. And it was analyzed using simple statistics and bar chart. The findings reveal that male engage in Onion farming more than female, In terms of age pattern result indicates that majority who engage in Onion farming are between the age of 31-40 years of age which they constitutes about 35% out of the total respondents. The married constitute about 75% while the single ones constitute only 25%. This indicate that married respondents engage in farming due to family responsibilities than the single ones. There is a need for more attention to be given in other to ensure effective onion farming in the study area. Government should provide adequate fund, support to the farmers so as to enhance the provision of more and better yield of Onions, Public awareness should be done on the prospect of onion cultivation so as to motivate the farmers to give good output and also give clarification on how to overcome the challenges involves in the cultivation of onion and provision of all the necessary equipment that is best used in the cultivation of Onions.
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