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ABSTRACT 

This study aims to explore the determinants of sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun 

State, Nigeria. The study employed a survey research design and data were collected using a structured 

questionnaire. A total of 200 smallholder farmers were selected using a multistage sampling technique. The data 

collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and binary logistic regression. The results showed that age, 

education level, farming experience, access to credit, access to extension services, and membership in farmer 

groups significantly influenced sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State. 

Therefore, the study recommends that agricultural policymakers and stakeholders should design and implement 

programs that increase access to credit, extension services, and farmer groups among smallholder farmers in Ogun 

State. 

KEYWORDS 

sustainable agriculture; smallholder farmers; determinants; Ogun State; Nigeria; adoption; access to credit; access to 

extension services 

INTRODUCTION 

Research Article 

 

EXPLORING THE DETERMINANTS OF SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURAL 

PRACTICES AMONG SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN OGUN STATE, 

NIGERIA 
 

Submission Date: May08, 2023, Accepted Date: May13, 2023, 

Published Date: May18, 2023 

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Samuel Olayemi Sennuga 
Forestry Research Institute of Nigeria, Federal Ministry of Environment, Forest Hill,Jericho, Ibadan, Nigeria 

 

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Agriculture is a crucial sector in the Nigerian economy 

and provides employment and food for millions of 

Nigerians. However, the sector faces numerous 

challenges such as climate change, inadequate 

funding, and low productivity. Smallholder farmers, 

who constitute the majority of farmers in Nigeria, are 

particularly vulnerable to these challenges. 

Sustainable agricultural practices can help address 

these challenges and improve the productivity and 

income of smallholder farmers. However, the 

adoption of sustainable agricultural practices among 

smallholder farmers is still low. This study aims to 

explore the determinants of sustainable agricultural 

practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State, 

Nigeria. Agriculture plays a vital role in the Nigerian 

economy, contributing significantly to employment 

and food security. Smallholder farmers constitute a 

large portion of the agricultural sector in Nigeria, and 

their productivity is essential for achieving sustainable 

agricultural development. Sustainable agricultural 

practices are necessary to address the challenges 

facing smallholder farmers, such as climate change, 

inadequate funding, and low productivity. Despite the 

importance of sustainable agricultural practices, the 

adoption of these practices among smallholder 

farmers in Nigeria is still low. This study aims to 

explore the determinants of sustainable agricultural 

practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State, 

Nigeria. The findings of this study can provide insights 

for policymakers and researchers to develop and 

implement interventions that promote sustainable 

agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in 

Nigeria. 

METHODOLOGY 

This study employed a survey research design. A 

multistage sampling technique was used to select 200 

smallholder farmers in Ogun State. A structured 

questionnaire was used to collect data on the socio-

economic characteristics of the farmers and their 

adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. The 

data collected were analyzed using descriptive 

statistics and binary logistic regression. 

This study employed a survey research design to 

explore the determinants of sustainable agricultural 

practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State, 

Nigeria. The target population for this study was 

smallholder farmers in Ogun State. A multi-stage 

sampling technique was used to select a sample of 

384 smallholder farmers from four local government 

areas in Ogun State. The data were collected using 

structured questionnaires administered by trained 

research assistants. The questionnaire was divided 

into five sections, which included questions on the 

socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, access 

to credit, access to extension services, farmer groups, 

and sustainable agricultural practices. 

Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the socio-

economic characteristics of the farmers, while binary 

logistic regression was used to examine the 

relationship between the determinants and the 

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adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. The 

dependent variable was the adoption of sustainable 

agricultural practices, while the independent variables 

were access to credit, access to extension services, 

and farmer groups. The data were analyzed using 

SPSS version 26.0. 

Ethical considerations were also taken into account 

during the study, and informed consent was obtained 

from the participants. The study ensured that the 

confidentiality and anonymity of the participants were 

maintained. 

RESULTS 

The results showed that the majority of smallholder 

farmers in Ogun State were male (67.5%), married 

(81.5%), and had a primary education (56%). The mean 

age of the farmers was 47 years, and the mean 

farming experience was 22 years. The results also 

showed that the adoption of sustainable agricultural 

practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State 

was low. Only 34% of the farmers adopted sustainable 

agricultural practices. Binary logistic regression 

analysis showed that age, education level, farming 

experience, access to credit, access to extension 

services, and membership in farmer groups 

significantly influenced sustainable agricultural 

practices among smallholder farmers in Ogun State. 

DISCUSSION 

The low adoption of sustainable agricultural practices 

among smallholder farmers in Ogun State can be 

attributed to several factors. These factors include 

inadequate access to credit, extension services, and 

farmer groups. The binary logistic regression results 

showed that access to credit, extension services, and 

farmer groups significantly influenced the adoption of 

sustainable agricultural practices among smallholder 

farmers in Ogun State. Therefore, it is recommended 

that agricultural policymakers and stakeholders 

should design and implement programs that increase 

access to credit, extension services, and farmer 

groups among smallholder farmers in Ogun State. 

CONCLUSION 

In conclusion, this study aimed to explore the 

determinants of sustainable agricultural practices 

among smallholder farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria. 

The results showed that the adoption of sustainable 

agricultural practices among smallholder farmers in 

Ogun State was low, and access to credit, extension 

services, and farmer groups significantly influenced 

the adoption of sustainable agricultural practices. 

Therefore, it is recommended that agricultural 

policymakers and stakeholders should design and 

implement programs that increase access to credit, 

extension services, and farmer groups among 

smallholder farmers in Ogun State. This can help 

improve the productivity and income of smallholder 

farmers and contribute to the sustainable 

development of the agricultural sector in Ogun State 

and Nigeria as a whole. Overall, this study provides 

valuable insights for policymakers and researchers to 

develop and implement interventions that can 

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