STATISTICAL EVALUATION OF HOW VARIOUS FERTILIZER TYPES IMPACT GINGER YIELD IN FARMAN, ZANGO KATAF, KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

This research was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of different fertilizers, to compare six distinct fertilizer application methods, to assess their respective yields, and ultimately to propose means of enhancing ginger production within the community. The study took place in Farman, Zangon Kataf Local Government Area, Kaduna State, Nigeria. A sample of four stems was selected via random sampling. Data collection was achieved through direct observation. The collected data were analyzed using a one‐way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA). The ANOVA results indicated that the calculated F value significantly exceeded the critical (tabulated) F value (49.111 > 0.001), leading to rejection of the null hypothesis at the 5% level of significance. Based on these findings, it is recommended that the government institute incentives and measures to make farming more attractive, thereby encouraging peasant farmers to increase production so as to satisfy market demand. Considering that smallholder farmers contribute a substantial share of Nigeria’s agricultural output, such support is vital.