AN ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONG MAIZE FARMERS IN OGBOMOSO NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Student: Nafisat Adeola Kataye
Supervisor: Prof Olusegun Adesinyan Isreal
HOD: Prof Ogunniyi Laudia Titilola
Department of Department of Agricultural Economics
Faculty of Agricultural Sciences
Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State

Abstract

Abstract Despite the recognized benefits of sustainable agricultural practices, many farmers are unaware of sustainable agricultural practices and their potential benefits (FAO, 2020).World Bank, (202 1) reported that many sustainable practices require significant upfront investments. which can be a barrier for small-scale farmers, limited access to necessary resources (World Bank, 2020). Inadequate and inconsistent government policies and support for sustainable agriculture can discourage farmers from adopting these practices (OECD, 2021). Farmers often face difficulties in accessing markets that are willing to pay a premium for sustainably produced crops (FAO, 2017).

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