| The pattern of rainfall has been noted as an essential factor contributing to the annual turnout of fruits for over ten years. It was recorded that fruit farmers have not consistently achieved a commensurate yield per individual fruit during the period of the experiment.
A significant observation was the improved fruit turnout in 2014 when the first rainfall was recorded on January 1st. It is noteworthy that when the first rainfall occurs later than January 15th–20th, fruit farmers tend to experience a drastically low yield.
Fifteen fruits were used to monitor, correlate, and conclude the study: Maize, Beans, Tomatoes, Pepper, Watermelon, Banana, Plantain, Pawpaw, Pineapple, Orange, Tangerine, Coconut, Cashew, Mango, and Lime. Occasional heavy downpours caused flooding and setbacks, particularly in 2019 at a farm in Ago-Iwoye, Ogun State.
This study focuses on Lagos, Ogun, and Oyo states and references similar trends in other Nigerian states.
Keywords: Rainfall, Nigeria
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