Assessing Factors Affecting Farmers Adherence to Safety-Precautions On Pesticides Use Among Cocoa Farmers 1N Nigeria

Abstract

In addressing the problem of ill-health and risks associated with the use of pesticides, health and safety practices were advocated among cocoa farmers in the area. The study was therefore conducted to investigating safety options the farmers were aware of as well as the factors influencing the farmers' adherence to the safety precautions. Descriptive statistics and Ordered probit model were used to analysed data collected from 480 respondents using multistage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics revealed that the average age of the farmers was 54±12.5.