Comparison of Rice Yield among Farmer's Fertilizer Practices
The study examined rice farmers’ fertiliser purchasing behaviour and the impact of various fertiliser regimes on rice growth, yield, and grain nutrient content. Additionally, a field experiment using a randomised complete block design tested four treatments: no fertilizer (control), NPK20:10:10 (fa...
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| author | Uchechukwu Paschal Chukwudi Chinenye Ruth Arazu Chidera Precious Okafor Emmanuel Ikechukwu Eze Nwando Geraldine Chukwudi Olubukola Oluranti Babalola |
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The study examined rice farmers’ fertiliser purchasing behaviour and the impact of various fertiliser regimes on rice growth, yield, and grain nutrient content. Additionally, a field experiment using a randomised complete block design tested four treatments: no fertilizer (control), NPK20:10:10 (farmer’s practice), NPK20:10:10 + Single Superphosphate (SSP), and Urea + SSP. Results showed that while Urea + SSP improved growth metrics, NPK20:10:10+SSP achieved the highest grain yield (81 kg/plot) and 1000-seed weight (24.67 g), alongside elevated levels of iron and zinc, addressing both yield gaps and hidden hunger. These findings highlight the potential of phosphorus-enriched fertilizers to enhance productivity and nutritional outcomes in smallholder systems. The study underscores the importance of tailored, balanced fertilizer recommendations and sustainable interventions to address food security and malnutrition in Nigeria. Future research should explore these practices' scalability and long-term effects in diverse agrarian contexts.
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| spelling | doaj-art-de359d06918a4972b7a8b44416f643342025-02-01T06:35:55ZengAgricultural Extension Society of NigeriaJournal of Agricultural Extension1119-944X2408-68512025-01-01291Comparison of Rice Yield among Farmer's Fertilizer PracticesUchechukwu Paschal Chukwudi0Chinenye Ruth Arazu1Chidera Precious Okafor2Emmanuel Ikechukwu Eze3Nwando Geraldine Chukwudi4Olubukola Oluranti Babalola5University of NigeriaUniversity of Nigeria NsukkaUniversity of Nigeria NsukkaUniversity of Nigeria NsukkaUniversity of Nigeria NsukkaFood Security and Safety Focus Area, Faculty of Natural and Agricultural Sciences, North-West University The study examined rice farmers’ fertiliser purchasing behaviour and the impact of various fertiliser regimes on rice growth, yield, and grain nutrient content. Additionally, a field experiment using a randomised complete block design tested four treatments: no fertilizer (control), NPK20:10:10 (farmer’s practice), NPK20:10:10 + Single Superphosphate (SSP), and Urea + SSP. Results showed that while Urea + SSP improved growth metrics, NPK20:10:10+SSP achieved the highest grain yield (81 kg/plot) and 1000-seed weight (24.67 g), alongside elevated levels of iron and zinc, addressing both yield gaps and hidden hunger. These findings highlight the potential of phosphorus-enriched fertilizers to enhance productivity and nutritional outcomes in smallholder systems. The study underscores the importance of tailored, balanced fertilizer recommendations and sustainable interventions to address food security and malnutrition in Nigeria. Future research should explore these practices' scalability and long-term effects in diverse agrarian contexts. https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/4853Farm technologyFaro 44food securitymicronutrient fortificationphosphorus fertilizationsustainable intensification |
| spellingShingle | Uchechukwu Paschal Chukwudi Chinenye Ruth Arazu Chidera Precious Okafor Emmanuel Ikechukwu Eze Nwando Geraldine Chukwudi Olubukola Oluranti Babalola Comparison of Rice Yield among Farmer's Fertilizer Practices Journal of Agricultural Extension Farm technology Faro 44 food security micronutrient fortification phosphorus fertilization sustainable intensification |
| title | Comparison of Rice Yield among Farmer's Fertilizer Practices |
| title_full | Comparison of Rice Yield among Farmer's Fertilizer Practices |
| title_fullStr | Comparison of Rice Yield among Farmer's Fertilizer Practices |
| title_full_unstemmed | Comparison of Rice Yield among Farmer's Fertilizer Practices |
| title_short | Comparison of Rice Yield among Farmer's Fertilizer Practices |
| title_sort | comparison of rice yield among farmer s fertilizer practices |
| topic | Farm technology Faro 44 food security micronutrient fortification phosphorus fertilization sustainable intensification |
| url | https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/4853 |
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