**4. Research questions**

Agriculture is one of the prevalent economic activities in Nigeria with different crops predominantly cultivated in particular regions of the country. With the level of ignorance in Nigeria, most farmers are not aware of the harmful effects of intensive agricultural practices and are willing to make use of any chemical suggested to be effective.

This research, therefore, intends to investigate the common agricultural practices adopted by Egusi farmers in Nigeria and suggest more sustainable practices.

Consequently, this research intends to answer the following questions:

