An exploratory survey of soybean production in Ayepe, Nigeria

In 1988 a field survey was conducted on soybean (Glycine max) production trials at Ayepe in Nigeria. The survey investigated yield variability, fertilizer requirements and economic returns among small farmers. It revealed that the soybean yield was low (524 kg/ha), while yield variability was extrem...

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Main Authors: Baten, M.A., Agboola, A.A., Mutsaers, H.J.W.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: 1992
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99879
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Agboola, A.A.
Mutsaers, H.J.W.
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description In 1988 a field survey was conducted on soybean (Glycine max) production trials at Ayepe in Nigeria. The survey investigated yield variability, fertilizer requirements and economic returns among small farmers. It revealed that the soybean yield was low (524 kg/ha), while yield variability was extremely high (from less than 1 50 kg/ha to over 1500 kg/ha). It also showed that available phosphorus in the soil was below the critical level. The survey results indicated that the main factor affecting yield was farmers' experience, followed by soil characteristics and plant population, and that, if these factors were favourable, the gross margin could exceed Naira 4000/ha.
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spelling CGSpace998792023-06-08T14:00:48Z An exploratory survey of soybean production in Ayepe, Nigeria Baten, M.A. Agboola, A.A. Mutsaers, H.J.W. soybeans soil nutrient balance plant population cropping systems In 1988 a field survey was conducted on soybean (Glycine max) production trials at Ayepe in Nigeria. The survey investigated yield variability, fertilizer requirements and economic returns among small farmers. It revealed that the soybean yield was low (524 kg/ha), while yield variability was extremely high (from less than 1 50 kg/ha to over 1500 kg/ha). It also showed that available phosphorus in the soil was below the critical level. The survey results indicated that the main factor affecting yield was farmers' experience, followed by soil characteristics and plant population, and that, if these factors were favourable, the gross margin could exceed Naira 4000/ha. 1992 2019-03-03T05:53:48Z 2019-03-03T05:53:48Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99879 en Limited Access Baten, M.A., Agboola, A.A. & Mutsaers, H.J.W. (1992). An exploratory survey of soybean production in Ayepe, Nigeria. Biological nitrogen fixation and sustainability of tropical agriculture. Ibadan, Nigeria, 24-28 September 1990. Ibadan, Nigeria: IITA, (p.333-342).
spellingShingle soybeans
soil nutrient balance
plant population
cropping systems
Baten, M.A.
Agboola, A.A.
Mutsaers, H.J.W.
An exploratory survey of soybean production in Ayepe, Nigeria
title An exploratory survey of soybean production in Ayepe, Nigeria
title_full An exploratory survey of soybean production in Ayepe, Nigeria
title_fullStr An exploratory survey of soybean production in Ayepe, Nigeria
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title_short An exploratory survey of soybean production in Ayepe, Nigeria
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topic soybeans
soil nutrient balance
plant population
cropping systems
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