Spatial Distribution of Agro Dealers in Peri-Urban Area of Ibadan and Its Implication on Seed Distribution System

Abstract

The agricultural input sectorinfluences farmers’ access to use productivity enhancing inputs.Among all these inputs, seeds are the most crucial in production cycle because it is the only biological input upon which all other components are applied.Information about agrodealers in Nigeria, in terms of types of products sold as well as the number of dealers and how they are dispersed across the country has not been accurately documented, therefore this study attempts to show the distribution pattern of the agro-dealers in some semi-urban area of Ibadan, Oyo State Nigeria with a view to understanding their specific locations, determine the proportion that deal with seed as well as sources of their seeds.Six local government areas (Akinyele, Egbeda, Ido, Lagelu, Oluyole and Ona-ara)within semi -urban area of Ibadan where urbanization has not completely eroded farming activities were selected.One hundred and twenty-five agrodealers,reached through snowballing research technique were interviewedusing structured questionnaire.

A Study of Conflict Issues Affecting Ugandan Housemaids who Migrate to Saudi Arabia and How to Mitigate them

March 10, 2026

This study aims to comprehensively analyse the complex interplay between