PERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS OF MAIZE CROP PRODUCTION UNDER MORINGA OLEIFERA TECHNOLOGY

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dc.contributor.authorYusuf, T.M.,
dc.contributor.authorOlowoake, A.A.,
dc.contributor.authorSubair S.K.
dc.date.accessioned2025-03-06T13:23:40Z
dc.date.available2025-03-06T13:23:40Z
dc.date.issued2018
dc.description.abstractThe moringa oleifera technology is a soil fertility improvement technique that is environment friendly. It is based on the use of natural inputs including: moringa oleifera crop as green manure, poultry manure as animal manure and mineral fertilizer. The objective of this study is to investigate the effects of moringa technology on yield and profitability of maize production in Ilorin Southern Guinea Savannah of Nigeria. Field experiment was conducted in 2016 and 2017 planting seasons, at the Teaching and Research Farm of Kwara State University, Malete, Nigeria. The study comprised of six treatments including; control with zero addition, 100% MO, 100% NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer, 100% PM, 50% MO +50% NPK and 50%MO +50% PM all at the rate of 60 kg N/ha. The experiment was laid out in a randomized complete block design with three replicates. Data were collected on maize growth and yield parameters; cost of production and crop yield. These were subjected to statistical and economic viability analyses. Results showed that of all the treatments, application of the mixed MO leaves +NPK at 2,4, 8 and 12 weeks after planting (WAP) significantly (P< 0.05) increased the growth parameters and grain yield of maize when compared to other applications and the control (without application). The highest grain yield (4.4 and 4.5t/ha) was obtained from MO+NPK during 2016 and 2017 planting seasons respectively. The NPK, MO+PM, PM,MO and control treatments had (3.6 and 3.9 t/ha), (3.5 and 3.9 t/ha), (2,5 and 2.7 t/ha) and, (1.5 and 1.7 t/ha) respectively during 2016 and 2017 planting seasons. Overall, net income was higher in maize plot treated with MO leaves + NPK 15-15-15 fertilizer. On the basis of these findings therefore, the use of MO+NPK at the rate of 60 kg N/ha was judged more economical in the study area and recommended for adoption by maize farmers.
dc.identifier.issn2456-8643
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/4575
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherPERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS OF MAIZE CROP PRODUCTION UNDER MORINGA OLEIFERA TECHNOLOGY
dc.titlePERFORMANCE AND ECONOMICS OF MAIZE CROP PRODUCTION UNDER MORINGA OLEIFERA TECHNOLOGY
dc.typeArticle
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