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Assessment of the Perception of Benefits of Organic Gardening in Maiduguri Metropolis, Nigeria

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  • Mustapha, S.B.
  • Undiandeye, U.C.
  • Idrisa, Y.L.

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The study examined the perception of benefits of organic gardening in Maiduguri Metropolis, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were administered to obtain information from 166 respondents through multi-stage random and purposive sampling techniques. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, percentage and mean scores). The study indicates that the respondents had perceived a relatively neutral (mean score = 2.87) socio-economic benefits of organic gardening. Nevertheless, they agreed (mean score = 3.84) with the ecological benefits or organic farming. The result, equally reports that the intension of conversion to organic farming was relatively neutral (mean score = 3.49). The most important constraint to organic gardening conversion was lack of knowledge and skills regarding organic gardening. Policy recommendations were made to include: the creation of awareness on the consequences of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides among others, and adequate government support for organic gardening in the study area.

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  • Mustapha, S.B. & Undiandeye, U.C. & Idrisa, Y.L., 2012. "Assessment of the Perception of Benefits of Organic Gardening in Maiduguri Metropolis, Nigeria," Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Asian Economic and Social Society (AESS), vol. 2(02), pages 1-6, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:ajosrd:197966
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.197966
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