Factors Influencing Farmers Diversification of Their Cropping Enterprises: A Case Study of Sabon Gari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, Nigeria. By

摘要: An examination of small holders' fields in almost any part Nigeria will reveal that production is based on crop associations varying complexity rather than the mono cropping characteristic mechanized more developed agricultural economics. The study was therefore conducted to determine factors responsible for farmers' diversification their enterprises Sabon Gari Local Government Area Kaduna State. Data were obtained from 45 randomly selected farmers three villages area between March and April, 1998 using pre-tested structured questionnaires. collected data then analyzed simple descriptive inferential statistical analysis. revealed that, all respondents cultivated one same field. Price instability, unpredictable weather, fear failure, lack sufficient inputs, enough supply different types year round/food insecurity special skills specific crop, among others identified as reasons enterprises. It suggested while emphasis should be placed provision credit and/or farm inputs at right time quantity, effort also made develop promote improved agronomic packages given total resources.