IMPACT OF COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ADOPTION OF SUSTAINABLE FARMING PRACTICES AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

The aim of the study was to determine the impact of cooperatives in adoption of sustainable farming practices among rural farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. Two hypotheses were tested at 0.05 level of significance guided the study. The survey research design was used in the study. The population of the study comprised 13,834 members of cooperatives in Anambra State. The sample of the study was 388 members of cooperatives. Standardized questionnaire was used to collect primary data from the respondents. Data for the study was analysed using simple regression. Finding of the study revealed that cooperative education and training influences the adoption of sustainable farming practices among rural farmers in Anambra State. Furthermore, findings showed that cooperative credit facilities significantly influence the adoption of sustainable farming practices among rural farmers in Anambra State. The researcher concludes that cooperative societies significantly influence the adoption of sustainable farming practices among rural farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. The researcher therefore recommends that Government at all levels should increase its support and commitment towards promoting the activities of cooperative societies.