IMPACT OF FADAMA USERS' ASSOCIATIONS ON RESOURCE USE, CROP YIELD AND FARMING INCOME: A CASE STUDY FROM TWO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AREA IN NIGER STATE

Abstract

ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effect of fadama users' associations on use, crop yield and farm income in the Magama and Kontagora Local Government Areas of Niger State. Data were collected from '30 members of fadama users' associations and 30 noni-members producing rice and tomato under irrigation, Descriptive statistics, budgeting, and multiple regression wore employed In data analysis. Members used more Improved inputs and obtained higher Molds and incomes than non-members. Regression results further confirmed the positive impact of membership on farm income and identified the use of inorganic fertilizer as another important income determinant. Suggestions were mad how to trther increase financial returns in irrigated farming in the area.