In Nigeria, agricultural land is increasingly threatened by soil degradation, nutrient depletion, erosion, and unsustainable cultivation practices. Although sustainable land management practices (SLMP) have been proven to improve soil quality and increase agricultural productivity, adoption rates among farmers in Nigeria are still markedly low. The study therefore identified and analysed the influence of land management practices adoption on farm productivity and the associated constraints to effective SLMP adoption in Oyo state, Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling technique to group the entire population of registered villages in Oyo and Saki Agricultural zone, a total of 278 farmers were randomly selected using proportionate probability sample approach. Collected data were analysed using descriptive and regression analysis. Results of the descriptive analysis revealed that crop rotation and intercropping were the most commonly practiced land management method among farmers, while the most pressing challenge reported by farmers was financial constraints and poor road networks. The regression results also revealed a positive and significant influence of crop rotation, and strip cropping on farm productivity (p < 0.01). The study recommends the urgent need for rural infrastructure development, particularly feeder roads, to ease farm access, reduces transaction costs, and improves market linkages.
Publication Date: 2026-06-13