Farmer’s Background Variables And Attitudes Toward Sustainable Agricultural Practices In Ikom Education Zone Of Cross River State, Nigeria
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This study examined Farmer’s Background Variables and Attitude towards Sustainable Agricultural Practices in Ikom Education Zone, Cross River State. Farmers background variables are crucial aspects in the realm of agriculture which enhances agricultural sustainability. This research seeks to contribute valuables insights to the field and potentially inform strategies to promote sustainable farming practices and environment awareness among farmers: During the period of my study three hypotheses were formulated to guide the study Literature review was carried out based on the variables under study. Survey research design was considered most suitable for the study. Stratified and simple random sampling technique was adopted in selecting the 651 respondents sampled for the study. A validated 20 item four point modified likert scale questionnaire was the instrument used for data collection. The reliability estimates of the instrument ranged from 0.64-0.80 using Cronbach Alpha method. To test the hypotheses formulated for the study, Independent t-test and one way analysis of variance statistical tools were used. The hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that there is no significant influence of gender, age and Educational level on farmers’ attitude towards sustainable agricultural practices. It was recommended among others that vigorous efforts should be made towards designing joint agricultural management programmes which would stem the tide of unsustainable practices among old and young farmers within the study area.
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