Department of Research Outreach, Rubber Research Institute of Nigeria, Nigeria
Research Article
Analysis of Improved Production Practices in Small Holder Natural Rubber Plantation for Sustainable Natural Rubber Industry in Nigeria
Author(s): Dengle Yuniyus Giroh*, Evelyn Musa and Sunday Francis Yustus
The decline in natural rubber production was a consequence of combined effects of the civil war and the oil boom era. Successive governments in the country responded through various policies and programme to address the poor performance of the natural rubber industry. The success of the industry will largely depend on small holder rubber farmers adopting the improved production practices. This study was therefore conducted to analyse the Improved Production Practices in Small holder Natural Rubber Plantations for Sustainable Natural Rubber Industry in Nigeria. The specific objectives were to describe the socio- economic characteristics of respondents; identify improved production practices adopted for natural rubber production and examine factors influencing production . Data were collected on 296 small scale rubber farmers and analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferential sta.. View More»
DOI:
10.35248/2329-6836.21.9.394
