14 research outputs found
DETERMINANTS OF YIELD GAP IN RAINFED AND IRRIGATED RICE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS – EVIDENCE FROM HOUSEHOLD SURVEY IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textThe actual yield of rice in Nigeria has not been able to reach its potential. Consequently, the cost of rice importation is alarming. However, rice yield varies under various production systems. Therefore, this study examines the determinants of yield gap in rainfed and irrigated rice production systems in Kwara state, Nigeria. Gross Margin Budgetary analysis, Stochastic Frontier, and Linear Regression Model were respectively used to estimate the profitability, technical efficiency, and determinants of yield gap in both production systems. The result shows that rice production is more profitable and efficient under the irrigated rice production system than the rainfed rice production system. It was also discovered that the significant determinants of yield gap in both production systems vary. However, the size of farm cultivated and the rice variety planted are common significant determinants of yield gap in both systems. This research therefore recommends that irrigation facilities and improved rice variety should be made available to farmers. Additionally, policy makers should formulate policies that would enable rice farmers to have access to larger farm lands
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No full textEffect of Vertical Integration on Multidimensional Well‑being of Fish Farmers in Lagos State Fish‑hub, Nigeria
No full textAbstractVertical integration might be relevant to improve the well-being of farmers particularly when thinking of how economic innovation ensures high utilization of resource and promote economic prosperity in Nigeria. However, the relationship of such proposition is yet to receive empirical attention in the fish hub. This study uncovers the effect of the vertical integration on the multi-dimensional well-being of fish producers in Lagos State fish hub. The study was examined using primary data collected from 103 integrated and 60 non-integrated respondents. The data obtained were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Gross National Wellness (GNW) Index and Average Treatment Effect (ATE). The result of the GNW Index shows that both the integrated and non-integrated farmers ranked the indicators of multidimensional wellness in the same order. They were satisfied with their social relations (8.70); physical and health status (7.91); mental and emotional status (7.41); work and income status (5.87) as well as their economic and retirement status (5.68). However, they were dissatisfied with the political and government condition (4.73) as well as their living environment (3.77). The ATE result shows that the indicators such as the political and government intervention; mental and emotional; work and income were the components of multidimensional wellbeing that was improved by vertical integration decision of the farmers in the fish hub. However, social relations; physical and health; living environment wellbeing dimensions were not affected by the vertical integration decision of the respondents. It is therefore recommended that fish farmers should integrate themselves so as to enjoy government interventions, better income status and better emotional wellness all of which will improve their wellbeing.</jats:p
DETERMINANTS OF YIELD GAP IN RAINFED AND IRRIGATED RICE PRODUCTION SYSTEMS &#8211; EVIDENCE FROM HOUSEHOLD SURVEY IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
No full textIndigenous people and the forest-food nexus: Use of Baobab among Hausa Fulani households in Nigeria
No full textWild tree species have been thought of and conceptualized to lead to food and nutritional security, besides other ecosystem services. However, little empirical work documents and examines this conceptual link, neglecting the provisioning ecosystems as well as the indigenous knowledge systems that support these food chains. This study, therefore, analyzed the role of Baobab, a wild tree species on food security among Hausa-Fulani households of North-western Nigeria. A farm household survey was conducted among 239 households. Beginning with a descriptive analysis, the study also employed a Tobit regression model to analyze the relationship between baobab utilization and food security which was captured by the Household Food Insecurity Access Scale (HFIAS). The result shows that 21.34%, 74.06% and 4.60% of the households were food secure, mildly, food insecure and moderately food insecure respectively. Baobab consumption and income from baobab trading were associated with food security. The sale of household assets is the most adopted coping strategy, seconded by gathering and consumption, as well as the sale of wild plant species. Thus, this study concludes that the baobab contributes directly (via consumption) and indirectly (via income) to reducing food insecurity in Nigeria. Hence, efforts should be geared toward the domestication of baobabs to ensure the sustainability of the tree species. Also, it should be advocated that baobab parts be used as biofortification agents in nutritional programmes in Nigeria
Credit assess and welfare status of smallholder: evidence from farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria
No full textA falta de acesso adequado ao crédito representa uma grande ameaça à produção agrícola e à segurança alimentar globalmente. No entanto, bancos comerciais, sociedades cooperativas, bancos de microfinanças, programas de desenvolvimento agrícola, organizações não governamentais e esquemas agrícolas governamentais oferecem empréstimos a indivíduos de baixa renda que precisam deles, apesar dos desafios enfrentados pelos agricultores para acessar e gerenciar esses créditos. No entanto, há uma pesquisa limitada sobre a eficácia dos programas de crédito na melhoria do bem-estar dos pequenos agricultores no estado de Kwara, Nigéria. Portanto, foi analisada a relação entre a avaliação de crédito e o estado de bem-estar dos pequenos agricultores no estado de Kwara, Nigéria. Dados quantitativos foram coletados de 120 pequenos agricultores selecionados por meio de uma técnica de amostragem em três estágios. Os dados foram analisados usando estatísticas descritivas, despesa per capita, renda per capita e mínimos quadrados ordinários. Os resultados mostraram que a maioria dos entrevistados eram homens casados de meia-idade envolvidos principalmente na agricultura, com níveis moderados de educação, experiência e renda. Também foi revelada uma alta conscientização e uso de crédito. A principal fonte de crédito para os entrevistados foram as sociedades cooperativas (60%), sendo os programas de desenvolvimento agrícola a fonte menos utilizada (3.92%). No geral, 58.93% dos pequenos agricultores tinham acesso a crédito. Os principais benefícios percebidos foram investimento na agricultura (32.50%), aumento da produtividade (31.67%) e diversificação das atividades agrícolas (20.83%). Os fatores significativos que influenciam o estado de bem-estar dos pequenos agricultores incluem o valor do crédito, idade e tamanho do agregado familiar. Com base nesses achados, recomenda-se que sejam estabelecidas fontes formais e informais de crédito para os agricultores dentro de sua proximidade.La falta de acceso adecuado al crédito representa una gran amenaza para la producción agrícola y la seguridad alimentaria a nivel mundial. Sin embargo, los bancos comerciales, las sociedades cooperativas, los bancos de microfinanzas, los programas de desarrollo agrícola, las organizaciones no gubernamentales y los esquemas agrícolas gubernamentales ofrecen préstamos a personas de bajos ingresos que los necesitan, a pesar de los desafíos que enfrentan los agricultores para acceder y gestionar estos créditos. No obstante, existe una investigación limitada sobre la efectividad de los programas de crédito en la mejora del bienestar de los pequeños agricultores en el estado de Kwara, Nigeria. Por lo tanto, se analizó el vínculo entre la evaluación del crédito y el estado de bienestar de los pequeños agricultores en el estado de Kwara, Nigeria. Se recopilaron datos cuantitativos de 120 pequeños agricultores seleccionados mediante una técnica de muestreo de tres etapas. Los datos se analizaron utilizando estadísticas descriptivas, gasto per cápita, ingreso per cápita y mínimos cuadrados ordinarios. Los resultados mostraron que la mayoría de los encuestados eran hombres casados de mediana edad dedicados principalmente a la agricultura, con niveles moderados de educación, experiencia e ingresos. También se reveló una alta conciencia y uso del crédito. La principal fuente de crédito para los encuestados fueron las sociedades cooperativas (60%), siendo los programas de desarrollo agrícola la fuente menos utilizada (3.92%). En general, el 58.93% de los pequeños agricultores tenía acceso a crédito. Los principales beneficios percibidos fueron la inversión en agricultura (32.50%), el aumento de la productividad (31.67%) y la diversificación de las actividades agrícolas (20.83%). Los factores significativos que influyen en el estado de bienestar de los pequeños agricultores incluyen el monto del crédito, la edad y el tamaño del hogar. Basado en estos hallazgos, se recomienda que se establezcan tanto fuentes formales como informales de crédito para los agricultores dentro de su proximidad.Lack of proper access to credit poses a major threat to agricultural production and food security globally, yet commercial bank, co-operative societies, microfinance banks, agricultural development programs, non- governmental organizations, government agricultural schemes offer loans to low-income individuals who have need of it despite the challenges encountered in accessing and managing it by farmers. However, there is limited research on the effectiveness of credit programs in improving the welfare of smallholder farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria. Therefore, the nexus between credit assess and welfare status of smallholder farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria was analyzed. Quantitative data was collected from 120 smallholder farmers selected through a three multi-stage sampling techniques. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, per capita expenditure, per capita income, and ordinary least square. Results showed that most respondents were middle-aged married males engaged primarily in farming, with moderate education, experience and income levels. It was also revealed that there is high awareness and use of credit. The major source of credit for the respondents was cooperative societies (60%) with least of agricultural development programs (3.92%). Overall, 58.93% of smallholder farmers had access to credit. Key perceived benefits were investment in agriculture (32.50%) and increased productivity (31.67%), and diversification of farming activities (20.83%). The significant factors influencing the welfare status of smallholder farmers include credit amount, age and household size. Based on these findings, it is recommended that both formal and informal sources of credit be established for farmers within the farmers’ vicinity
Economic Assessment of Plantain Marketing in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria
No full textIt is insufficient for policymakers to focus solely on resolving production issues without considering their marketing issues in order to secure food security. This study, therefore, analyzed plantain marketing in the Ilorin metropolis of Kwara state, Nigeria. The study specifically looked at the socioeconomic characteristics of plantain marketers in the study area, assessed the market margin and marketing efficiency of plantain marketers, identified the local plantain market structure, and looked at factors influencing price as well as those restricting the marketing of plantains in the area. Purposive and random sampling methods were combined to gather information from 100 respondents. The analysis used descriptive statistics, market margin, marketing efficiency analysis, Herfindahl index, and Likert-type scale. According to the result of this study, women made up the vast majority (98%) of plantain marketers. It was determined that the market margin and marketing efficiency were 6,111.21 NGN per week and 34.88%, respectively. The Herfindahl index for the plantain market was 0.0121, indicating a tendency toward perfect competition. While poor roads, bulkiness, high perishability, a lack of storage facilities, and a short supply were the main issues restricting the marketing of plantains in the area, high transportation costs, size, and quantity were the significant factors determining plantain prices in the area. Therefore, it is advised that the government increase its spending on building and repairing roads. To support efficient marketing activity, storage and processing facilities should also be made available to marketer
Analysis of Risks and Constraints Face by Cashew Farmers in Ogbomosho, Oyo State, Nigeria
No full textResearch has focused on cashew production, profitability, and marketing. However, the risks and constraints faced by cashew farmers have yet to receive sufficient attention. Hence, this study was conducted to examine the risks and constraints faced by cashew farmers and the management techniques adopted to curtail these challenges in Ogbomosho, Oyo state, Nigeria. The data for this study was gathered from 120 cashew farmers who were randomly selected via a two-stage sampling procedure. The study used descriptive statistics to examine the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and to profile the risks and constraints management strategies adopted by the cashew farmers. Index ranking was used to analyze the various risks and challenges faced by cashew farmers. As major risks faced by cashew farmers were price fluctuation, theft, and adverse weather conditions, while the most pressing constraints were poor access to extension services and inadequate access to storage facilities. Enterprise diversification, off-farm income, insurance, and contractual farming arrangements were the major risk management strategies adopted by the cashew farmers. Policies that would aid the stabilization of cashew prices should be put in place. More so, extension services should be made available to cashew farmers alongside the provision of stress-tolerant cashew cultivars
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