Atoma, Charity N., Adesope, Olufemi M. and Familusi, Linda C. ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0837-697X (2019) Organic Farming Practices among Livestock and Fish Farmers in Southern Nigeria. In: Moudrý, Jan, Ferreira Mendes, Kassio, Bernas, Jaroslav, Rafael, Rafael and Nogueira de Sousa, Rodrigo, (eds.) Multifunctionality and impacts of organic and conventional agriculture. IntechOpen, pp. 1-12

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Abstract

To provide solutions to the issues of climate change, food insecurities, environmental degradation, food safety and sustainability in production, organic farming was developed as opposed to the conventional method of farming which involved the use of synthetic fertilizers and other agro-chemicals. The objectives of the study was to determine the level of awareness of organic farming practices and to determine the use and level of use of organic farming practices among livestock and fish farmers in the study area. Multistage sampling techniques were employed. Primary data was collected through structured questionnaire. Sample size comprised of 115 fish farmers and 99 livestock farmers which made a total of 214 rural farmers. Results showed that fish farmers were more aware of organic farming practices relative to livestock farmers. Also, fish farmers used more of organic farming methods for fishing activities than livestock farmers. However, the level of awareness and level of use of organic farming practices was low for both farmers. Therefore, it was recommended that extension campaign on organic farming sensitization should be increased.

Item Type:	Book Section
Status:	Published
DOI:	10.5772/intechopen.85522
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory > HB135-147 Mathematical economics. Quantitative methods S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
School/Department:	London Campus
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/10911

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