ADOPTION CHOICE OF SOIL ENHANCING MATERIALS BY RESOURCE POOR FARMERS

The study examined the factors influencing the adoption choice of soil enhancing materials in Udung Uko, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. In a study conducted between July 2015 and December 2015, 100 resource poor farmers were sampled using the multi-stage sampling procedure. With the aid of questionnaire, primary data were obtained from the sampled farmers. Data were analysed using the multinomial logit model. Results of analysis indicated that sex, age, education, farm size, walking distance, extension and membership of social organization significantly influenced farmer's choice of soil enhancing materials. Intensifying programmes and formulating policies aimed at enhancing farmers choice of materials that will improve soil health would be a sensible and progressive option.