Vol. 9(2), pp. 55-62, February 2021
DOI: 10.14662/ARJASR2021.045
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ISSN: 2360-7874
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Research paper

Participation Assessment and Constraints of Farmers in Fadama III Development Programme in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria

 

¹Oratokhai, R. A.(PhD), ²Onemolease E.A.(Prof) and ³Eweka, K. I.

 

¹Tayo Akpata University of Education, Ekiadolor

²Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, Edo State, Nigeria.

³Tayo Akpata University of Education, Benin City. E-mail: kayuze95@gmail.com

Corresponding author�s email: rudolfratokhai@gmail.com

 

Accepted 1 February 2021

Abstract

 

The study assessed the participation and constraints of farmers in Fadama III development programme in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the level of farmers� participation, characterized their participation in the project and also examined the constraints to their participation in the project activities. To achieve these objectives, validated instruments (questionnaires) were distributed to308 members of the Fadama Users Group (FUG) in the study area, selected using proportional random sampling (146 from Edo and 162 from Delta). The data collected were analysed using frequency distribution, chi-square Goodness-of-fit tests and Friedman test. From the result of the analysis, FUG characteristics revealed that group cohesion (mean = 3.06%) and leadership integrity (mean = 3.07%) were high, while the leadership style exhibited by the FUG leadership (mean = 3.30%) and the FUG facilitator (mean = 2.73%) was democratic. The study established that both Edo and Delta States faced little or no constraints in participation in the Fadama III projects, although, relatively, Delta State FUGs were more constrained. There was significant difference in participation in Fadama III activities by FUGs in Edo and Delta States, with Edo State showing a significantly (p≤ 0.050) higher participation in many of the activities, such as selection of FUG Management committee (z = 8.497), identifying group need (z = 2.096), preparation of development plan (z = 7.406) and preparation of sub-project proposal(z=9.005).There was significant difference (χ²=233.19,p≤0,050) in participation in Fadama III project among the respondents, with most (93.1%) respondents participation classified as collaborative while few fell under the collegial class (6.49%). The study concluded that the farmers participation in the Fadama III project activities was generally high and characterized as largely collaborative in which the farmers and the Fadama facilitators collaborate as partners in the planning and implementation of project process. It recommended fostering group cohesion, encouraging democratic leadership style among the FUGs and facilitators and organizing trainings for FUG members on the procedures for project implementation to boost understanding and participation in decision making regarding Fadama projects.

                     

Keywords:  Participation, constraints, FADAMA III, Farmers, Edo and Delta states.

 

How to cite this article (APA Style): Oratokhai, R. A., Onemolease E.A., Eweka, K. I. (2021). Participation Assessment and Constraints of Farmers in Fadama III Development Programme in Edo and Delta States, Nigeria. Acad. Res. J. Agri. Sci. Res. 9(2): 55-62