Waste management strategies adopted by poultry farmers to prevent environmental pollution in Ondo State, Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.52493/j.oujas.2024.1.104Keywords:
Environmental pollution, poultry farmers, waste management strategies, adoptionAbstract
This research investigated the waste management practices adopted by poultry farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria, with an emphasis on mitigating environmental pollution. It aimed to quantify the amount of poultry waste generated on farms, outline the disposal methods employed by farmers, assess their awareness of the health risks and environmental impacts of poor waste disposal, and analyze their attitudes toward waste management. A multistage sampling technique was utilized to gather data from 120 respondents. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency and percentage) and the Multinomial Logit Regression Model (MLRM). Findings indicate that a majority of the farmers (53.3%) were male, with an average age of 45 years (Standard deviation: 2.90). About 61.7% of these farmers managed their operations on a part-time basis. More than half (71.3%) of the respondents generate only small quantities of wasted feed, suggesting relatively efficient feed management. The most frequently generated waste was litter (54.9%), and composting (42.9%) emerged as the most prevalent disposal method. The regression analysis identified several significant predictors of waste disposal method choice, including the farmer's age, the average amount of waste produced, frequency of cleaning, the type of management system, and household size. The research findings suggest that the level of education among farmers, regular cleaning of poultry waste, and gender are positively associated with the preference for burning waste. Meanwhile, the experience in farming, type of poultry system, and the amount of waste produced significantly influence the decision to opt for the burial method for waste disposal. Additionally, the quantity of waste generated has varied but minor impacts on the choice of disposal methods, indicating practical waste management challenges. It is recommended that poultry farmers promote the adoption of efficient waste management practices by offering cost-effective facilities and ensuring their accessibility.
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