Contribution of Motorized Pump to the Food Production in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State – Nigeria

Abstract

This study was designed to analyze the potentials of motorized pump toward food production in Kebbi State. To achieve this, data were collected from the farmers producing onions, tomato, sweet potato, cassava, lettuce and rice, under pump irrigation in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, during 2012 (November-February) dry season. A structured questionnaire was administered to a sample of 80 irrigation farmers who used Motorized Pump in irrigating their crops. Analysis of the study was based on the yield and economic returns. The yield and total gross margin as measures of profitability were found to be significantly higher in the area by the use of motorized pump. Socio economics characteristics of the motorized pump users were analyzed.

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(2013). Contribution of Motorized Pump to the Food Production in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State – Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, 1(4), 1-7. https://europub.co.uk./articles/-A-383672