Effects of Weeds on the Growth of Maize in Zuru Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria
Mshelizah R. J. 1, H. I. Germace2, M. S. Ribah3 & U. Z. Senchi4
1Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, College of Agriculture, Zuru
2Department of Science, College of Agriculture P.M.B. 1018, Zuru, Kebbi State, Nigeria
3&4Department of Animal Health Technology, College of Agriculture, P.M.B. 1018, Zuru,
Corresponding Author: Mshelizah R. J
ABSTRACT
The main objective of this study is the “effects of weeds on the growth of maize in Zuru local government Area of Kebbi State Nigeria”. The specific objectives are to identify the common types of weeds found in the study area, to identify the characteristics of weeds found in the study area, to determine the mode of weeds reproduction, to identify the method of spreading weed seeds and to identify the various weeds controls measures used in the study area. The research work was carried out in four (4) villages in Zuru Local Government Area, namely; Dabai, Rikoto, Zuru Center and Senchi, these four villages were purposively selected as sample villages. Fifteen (15) farmers were randomly selected from each of the villages, given a total number of 60 respondents as sample size for this study. Data were collected by the administration of structured questionnaire. The data obtained were analyzed using simple descriptive statistic (Frequency distribution and percentages). Results and discussion of major findings were made and recorded, necessary summary, conclusion and recommendations were drawn, with the hope that, at the end of reading this write-up the reader would find this project report useful in his/her various farm operations.
Keywords: Effects, Weeds, Growth, Maize and Kebbi State
