Rural Farmers’ Perceptions and Utilization of Agricultural Indigenous Knowledge in Farming Practices in Delta State, Nigeria

N. E. Belonwu, H. Moseri · 2026 · Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka

Summary. Rural farmers in Delta State, Nigeria possess substantial indigenous agricultural knowledge and view it positively, with some practices proving more effective than others. Farmers' socio-economic characteristics correlate with their attitudes toward using indigenous knowledge. The study demonstrates that preserving and promoting these traditional practices can enhance agricultural development and benefit broader communities.

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  title   = {Rural Farmers’ Perceptions and Utilization of Agricultural Indigenous Knowledge in Farming Practices in Delta State, Nigeria},
  author  = {N. E. Belonwu and H. Moseri},
  journal = {Journal of Agricultural Sciences – Sri Lanka},
  year    = {2026},
  doi     = {10.4038/jas.v21i1.10818},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.4038/jas.v21i1.10818}
}

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DOI

10.4038/jas.v21i1.10818

Countries

Nigeria

Regions

Africa

Categories

indigenous-innovation, food-systems, general-innovation

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2026-04-29