Impact of Banana Bunchy Top Disesase (BBTD) infestation on plantain and Banana Production in Idologun community Area of Ogun state, Nigeria

plantain and Banana production had increased steadily in Nigeria and its contribution to the income of rural households had been tremendous. However, this increase is now threatened by the recent outbreak of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD). This has continued to hamper the general livelihood and food security of the rural populace in affected areas. This study therefore examined the impact of BBTD infestation on Planatain/Banana production in Idologun community area Of Ogun state, Nigeria. Data were collected from 70 farmers using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and likert scale rating technique. Results revealed that the Plantain and Banana variety mostly cultivated by farmers in the area are
‘Agbagba pupa’ (orange fleshed) (73.5%) and ‘Paranta’ (35.3%). Most of the farmers obtain their planting materials from own farms (77.9%) using only matured suckers from mother plants (100%). Farmers in this area recognize Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) as the prevalent disease in the area (98.5%) which has led to serious reduction in the yield of plantain and banana. This has led to diversion into planting of other food crops (like cassava, sweet potato and maize) while the youth has taken into transportation businesses using motorbikes. Most of the farmers do not belong to any association (69.1%). Other problems considered very severe include: Transportation (4.93), Government support (2.26), Financial (2.25), Training (2.24) and Extension contact (2.21) while they considered Marketing (1.74), Climate change (1.62), Pilfering (1.56) and Land tenure (1.12) as not being severe. 4The study recommends the need for government urgent intervention in the control of the BBTD, through legislation in the movement of suckers from other communities, eradication of infested mats, and support in provision of suckers to establish new orchards, training of all stakeholders and improvement in extension contact. Moreover, formation of farmer cooperatives or association can be an added effectiv tool in solving production problems of farmers.
plantain and Banana production had increased steadily in Nigeria and its contribution to the income of rural households had been tremendous. However, this increase is now threatened by the recent outbreak of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD). This has continued to hamper the general livelihood and food security of the rural populace in affected areas. This study therefore examined the impact of BBTD infestation on Planatain/Banana production in Idologun community area Of Ogun state, Nigeria. Data were collected from 70 farmers using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and likert scale rating technique. Results revealed that the Plantain and Banana variety mostly cultivated by farmers in the area are
‘Agbagba pupa’ (orange fleshed) (73.5%) and ‘Paranta’ (35.3%). Most of the farmers obtain their planting materials from own farms (77.9%) using only matured suckers from mother plants (100%). Farmers in this area recognize Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) as the prevalent disease in the area (98.5%) which has led to serious reduction in the yield of plantain and banana. This has led to diversion into planting of other food crops (like cassava, sweet potato and maize) while the youth has taken into transportation businesses using motorbikes. Most of the farmers do not belong to any association (69.1%). Other problems considered very severe include: Transportation (4.93), Government support (2.26), Financial (2.25), Training (2.24) and Extension contact (2.21) while they considered Marketing (1.74), Climate change (1.62), Pilfering (1.56) and Land tenure (1.12) as not being severe. 4The study recommends the need for government urgent intervention in the control of the BBTD, through legislation in the movement of suckers from other communities, eradication of infested mats, and support in provision of suckers to establish new orchards, training of all stakeholders and improvement in extension contact. Moreover, formation of farmer cooperatives or association can be an added effectiv tool in solving production problems of farmers.
plantain and Banana production had increased steadily in Nigeria and its contribution to the income of rural households had been tremendous. However, this increase is now threatened by the recent outbreak of Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD). This has continued to hamper the general livelihood and food security of the rural populace in affected areas. This study therefore examined the impact of BBTD infestation on Planatain/Banana production in Idologun community area Of Ogun state, Nigeria. Data were collected from 70 farmers using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and likert scale rating technique. Results revealed that the Plantain and Banana variety mostly cultivated by farmers in the area are
‘Agbagba pupa’ (orange fleshed) (73.5%) and ‘Paranta’ (35.3%). Most of the farmers obtain their planting materials from own farms (77.9%) using only matured suckers from mother plants (100%). Farmers in this area recognize Banana Bunchy Top Disease (BBTD) as the prevalent disease in the area (98.5%) which has led to serious reduction in the yield of plantain and banana. This has led to diversion into planting of other food crops (like cassava, sweet potato and maize) while the youth has taken into transportation businesses using motorbikes. Most of the farmers do not belong to any association (69.1%). Other problems considered very severe include: Transportation (4.93), Government support (2.26), Financial (2.25), Training (2.24) and Extension contact (2.21) while they considered Marketing (1.74), Climate change (1.62), Pilfering (1.56) and Land tenure (1.12) as not being severe. 4The study recommends the need for government urgent intervention in the control of the BBTD, through legislation in the movement of suckers from other communities, eradication of infested mats, and support in provision of suckers to establish new orchards, training of all stakeholders and improvement in extension contact. Moreover, formation of farmer cooperatives or association can be an added effectiv tool in solving production problems of farmers.