ANALYSIS OF THE DEMAND FOR CERTIFIED MAIZE SEEDS IN EKITI AND ONDO STATES, NIGERIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR FOOD SECURITY¬
| Main Authors: | F.O Osundare, E.A Aderinola |
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| Format: | Article Journal |
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, 2017
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/809975 |
Daftar Isi:
- This study analyzed and discussed the demand for certified maize Seeds and its implication on food security in Ekiti and Ondo States. Specifically, the determinants of certified maize seeds were identified and estimated. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaire administered on 196 maize farmers randomly selected in the study area. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression were used for data analysis. Regression results showed that yield/ha; own price of certified maize Seeds; distance travelled to purchase maize seeds; size of farm land put into Maize production and price/kg of certified rice seeds as substitute explained 67% of the variations in the quantity of certified maize seed demanded at 5% level of significance. The demand was inelastic and will promote maize production in a deregulated economy.