scholarly journals Consumers’ Preference and Willingness-To-Pay for Different Varieties of Pepper in Osun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (10) ◽  
pp. 1751-1758
Author(s):  
Olufemi Adedotun Yesufu ◽  
Ajibola Ojedokun ◽  
Mary Adetoun Adegbile
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Inferential Statistics ◽  
Total Household Income ◽  
Multistage Sampling

The study was conducted to assess consumers’ preference and willingness to pay for different pepper varieties in Osun State, Nigeria. The study used the major pepper types – Capsicum chinenses (Rodo), C. annum (Tatase), C. frutescens (Sombo) and C. pubescens (Bawa), being sold in the markets in Osun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to collect data from 100 respondents. The primary data collected were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed that consumers mostly preferred and were willing to pay more for C. chinenses (Rodo) than any other types of pepper. Household size, primary occupation, total household income, availability and meal-making ability of pepper were the factors that influenced consumers’ preference for the different varieties of pepper while the willingness to pay for pepper varieties by consumers was influenced by affordability, availability, taste and thickness. The study recommends that since availability and affordability influenced preference and willingness to pay for pepper varieties, policies should be aimed at increasing farmers’ production as this will ensure that pepper is readily available and affordable for consumers.

scholarly journals Determinants of Households’ Market Participation around Community Milk Cooling Plants, Western Kenya

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 204
Author(s):  
Justus I. Emukule ◽  
Mary J. Kipsat ◽  
Caroline C. Wambui
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Cow ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Market Participation ◽  
Household Characteristics ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Market participation in sub-Saharan Africa has been assessed mainly based on already producing households by looking at whether they sold or not, and if they sold, what quantities. The objective of this study was to determine the socio economic factors that influenced households’ decisions on market participation in terms of dairy cow ownership and quantity of milk sold while taking into consideration the non-producers using Heckman two stage model. The model allowed for not only determination of the effects of household characteristics on volume of milk surplus sold by already producing households but also drew inferences on the effect of household characteristics on probabilities of dairy cow ownership whileadding new information to literature by generating the truncation effect. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 544 producer and non-producer households and primary data collected using a semi structured interview schedule through personal interviews. From the results, probit marginal effects for dairy cow ownership were associated positively and statistically significant with household size, the level of education and land size owned by the households. The Heckman selection estimates revealed that increased number of dairy cows per household positively influenced the volumes of milk sold, while household size influenced negatively the quantity of milk sold. In conclusion, milk sales conditional on dairy cow ownership suffered from negative selectivity bias whereby a household with sample average characteristics who selected into dairy cow ownership secured 40% lower quantity of milk sold than would a household drawn at random.

scholarly journals The ANALYSIS OF WILLINGNESS TO PAY (WTP) VISITORS TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF RAFTING TOURISM IN SERAYU WATERSHED

2021 ◽  
pp. 259
Author(s):  
Nobel Sudrajad ◽  
Waridin Waridin ◽  
Jaka Aminata ◽  
Indah Susilowati ◽  
Indah Susilowati
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
Level Of Education ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristics ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Regional Origin ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Serayu Rafting Tourism utilizes the potential of Serayu Watershed located in Banjarnegara Regency. Serayu Rafting Tourism has the opportunity to increase its potential to become one of the leading tourism in Banjarnegara Regency. This study aims to identify the socioeconomic characteristics of tourists of Serayu Rafting attractions, estimate willingness to pay to determine the maximum potential price that is still willing to be paid in the development of Serayu Rafting attractions and analyze the factors that influence the willingness of visitors to pay the value chosen. This research uses CVM method and logistic regression analysis, with primary data obtained from survey to 105 respondents through multistage sampling technique and secondary data obtained from documents coming from relevant agencies, agencies or institutions. The results stated that the economic potential value of Rafting Serayu tourism object is quite good, because of 105 respondents as many as 95 respondents (90.5%) among them are willing to pay more for the development of tourism pbyek with a scenario 1 of Rp 10,000 and scenario 2 of Rp 25,000. Variable regional origin and income level affect willingness to pay, while variable gender, age, marital status and level of education do not affect willingness to pay.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Willingness To Pay by Maize and Groundnut Farmers for Aflatoxin Biocontrol Product in Northern Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 80 (9) ◽  
pp. 1451-1460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bamikole Ayedun ◽  
Godwin Okpachu ◽  
Victor Manyong ◽  
Joseph Atehnkeng ◽  
Adebayo Akinola ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Aflatoxin Contamination ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Market Strategy ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Threshold Price ◽  
Premium Price ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Multistage Sampling

ABSTRACT In Nigeria, Aflasafe is a registered biological product for reducing aflatoxin infestation of crops from the field to storage, making the crops safer for consumption. The important questions are whether farmers will purchase and apply this product to reduce aflatoxin contamination of crops, and if so under what conditions. A study was carried out to address these questions and assess determinants of willingness to pay (WTP) for the product among maize and groundnut farmers in Kano and Kaduna states in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 492 farmers. The majority of farmers who had direct experience with Aflasafe (experienced farmers) in Kano (80.7%) and Kaduna (84.3%) had a WTP bid value equal to or greater than the threshold price ($10) at which Aflasafe was to be sold. The mean WTP estimates for Aflasafe for experienced farmers in Kano and Kaduna were statistically the same. However, values of $3.56 and $7.46 were offered in Kano and Kaduna states, respectively, by farmers who had never applied Aflasafe (inexperienced farmers), and the difference here was significant (P < 0.01). Regression results indicate that contact with extension agents (P < 0.01) and access to credit (P < 0.05) positively and significantly influenced the probability that a farmer would be willing to pay more for Aflasafe than the threshold price. Lack of awareness of the importance of Aflasafe was the major reason cited by inexperienced farmers (64% in Kano state and 21% in Kaduna state) for not using the product. A market strategy promoting a premium price for aflatoxin-safe produce and creating awareness and explaining the availability of Aflasafe to potential users should increase Aflasafe usage.

scholarly journals Analysis of Consumer’s WTP for Cowpea Varieties in Osun State, Nigeria: the Hedonic Pricing Approach

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (9) ◽  
pp. 1120 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rabirou Kassali ◽  
Abayomi Yusuf Oyewale ◽  
Olufemi Adedotun Yesufu
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Consumer Preferences ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Hedonic Pricing ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Price Premium ◽  
Price Variation ◽  
Cowpea Varieties ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Almost All

Analysis of consumer preferences for cowpea varieties in Osun State was carried out with a view to identifying attributes that determine price variation among cowpea varieties and the effect on consumer’s willingness to pay for those varieties. A multistage sampling technique was used to randomly select 240 respondents for the study, comprising 180 cowpea consumers and 60 retailers. Primary data were collected on cowpea varieties, their attributes and the consumer’s willingness to pay for cowpea varieties using well structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The results showed that out of thirteen varieties found in the area, only nine varieties of cowpea were common in the market. The quality of each variety differs which explained variation in their price. In terms of preference the Oloyin variety is preferred most by 78% of consumers. Weevil resistance had the highest rank among the cowpea attributes. Oloyin had the highest WTP followed by Milk and Drum with ₦303, ₦237 and ₦213 per kg, respectively. Hedonic pricing methods provide a statistical estimate of premiums and discounts for cowpea attributes. Results indicated that weevil resistance was the most important attribute to consumer. Cowpeas with weevil damage tolerance, brown colour, large grain size and short cooking time commanded price premium for almost all the varieties. The consumer discounted prices for insect damage, small size, white colour, smooth skin and grain colour mixed together. The study concludes on the need for breeders and research institutes to incorporate these cowpea attributes that attracted price premium into their cowpea breeding programmes.

scholarly journals Urban Households' Willingness to Pay for Improved Solid Waste Disposal Services in Kumasi Metropolis, Ghana

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dadson Awunyo-Vitor ◽  
Shaibu Ishak ◽  
Godfred Seidu Jasaw
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste Management ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Solid Waste Disposal ◽  
Number Of Children ◽  
Assembly Area ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Municipal Assembly

Solid waste management within Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly area continues to be a major challenge for the municipal assembly and one of the key issues is its financial constraints. This study was undertaken to examine households' willingness to pay for improved solid waste management services. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select six hundred respondents for the study. Logistic regression model was used to establish the determinants of willingness to pay for solid waste management whilst the Tobit model was used to evaluate the factors influencing the amount of money the households are willing to pay for improved solid waste management. The logistic model shows that income, age, number of children, quantity of waste generated, and education have significant effects on the willingness to pay, while the amount of money the households are willing to pay was influenced by their income, quantity of waste generated, education, house ownership, and number of children. Thus, the assembly can increase waste collection fees between GHC 3 and GHC 5.00. This would lead to improvement in the waste management within the metropolis. However, the additional charge should take into consideration location and income levels.

scholarly journals Determinants of forest land use decisions among rural farm households in south-western Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 51 (2) ◽  
pp. 83-91
Author(s):  
Ayoade Matthew Adetoye ◽  
Samuel Ayodele Adewuyi ◽  
Dare Akerele
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Tenure ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Forest Land ◽  
Land Use Decisions ◽  
Choice Proportion ◽  
Multistage Sampling

Abstract The study examined factors determining forest land use decisions among rural farm households in south-western Nigeria. Primary data on socio-economic and community characteristics as well as land use systems were obtained from 300 farm households using a structured questionnaire through a multistage sampling technique. The study revealed that marital status (P < 0.01), gender (P < 0.01), land tenure security (P < 0.01), dominant crop type (P < 0.05), and preference for tree on farm land (P < 0.01) are factors influencing forest land use decision in either agroforestry, pure cultivation or in both practices. Land use choice proportion estimation shows that 63 % are still willing to retain their existing land use practice (pure cultivation). A total of 32 % are willing to shift completely from their existing land use practice while 4 % of the respondents are willing to practice both “agroforestry and pure cultivation” simultaneously. The study therefore suggests the need for a change in forest land use policy, particularly, with a view influence the pattern of use, limitation on type of crop that can be grown, and compliance to sustainable land use practice. This would go a long way in driving forest land use towards agroforestry – a practice identified as a means of ensuring food security while ensuring safe environment.

Determining the factors affecting the consumers' willingness to pay higher prices for genetically unmodified products

2009 ◽  
Vol 111 (11) ◽  
pp. 1188-1199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Z. Gokalp Goktolga ◽  
Kemal Esengun
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Consumer Preference ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Monthly Household Income ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Conducting Research

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to determine the factors affecting the consumers' willingness to pay higher prices for genetically unmodified products.Design/methodology/approachTomato was selected as a model crop. Data used in this study were gathered from questionnaires conducted in Tokat province of Turkey in April 2006. Questionnaires were accomplished via face‐to‐face interviews over 262 households. “Ordered logit model” was used in determining the factors that affect the willingness of consumers for higher prices for genetically unmodified products. Ordered models are those that limit dependent variables to certain intervals. According to the results, variables of household size, monthly household income, household's monthly food consumption expenditure and level of consumers' sensitivity over the issue affected the willingness to pay higher prices for genetically unmodified products.FindingsResults of the study indicated that household size and monthly household income had negative effects on the willingness to pay extra, while monthly food expenditure and concern had positive effects.Originality/valueThe results of the study will be beneficial for the policy makers, producers, consumers and those conducting research in this area alike. Carrying out studies aimed at determining consumer preference, such as this, will help form consumer consciousness, especially in Turkey, to protect consumer health.

Analysis of arable crop farmers’ awareness to causes and effects of climate change in south western Nigeria

2015 ◽  
Vol 42 (7) ◽  
pp. 614-628 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shakirat Bolatito Ibrahim ◽  
Idris Akanbi Ayinde ◽  
Aisha Olushola Arowolo
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Mitigation And Adaptation ◽  
Arable Crop

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to empirically analyze the determinants of arable crop farmers’ awareness to causes and effects of climate change in south western Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach – Using primary data, 150 arable crop farmers in Ogun State were selected through a multi stage sampling technique. Survey method was used to elicit information on farmers’ socioeconomic, production characteristics, and their level of awareness to causes and effects of climate change. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, environmental awareness index (EAI), and Tobit regression analysis. Findings – Most (81.08 percent) of the arable crop farmers were males with an average household size of eight persons, farming experience of 24 years and farm size of approximately 1 ha. The computed climate change EAI showed that only 47 percent of the respondents were aware of causes of climate change, while 68 percent were aware of its effects. Results further revealed that age, income from secondary occupation (p < 0.10), marital status, household size (p < 0.05), years of farming experience, frequency of extension contact, land size in hectare, and farm revenue (p < 0.01) were the determinants of respondents awareness to causes and effects of climate change. Practical implications – The study recommended among others that, awareness should be created among arable crop farmers on climate change causes and effects for appropriate mitigation actions to be taken for improved agricultural productivity. Originality/value – The study provided new empirical evidence on the awareness level of respondents to causes and effects of climate change on their production activities and livelihood in general. Implications for policy will be to provide a public education program that will target females, the poor, the illiterate, and the people in the economically active age group among others in order to create awareness and provide information and adequate knowledge on the causes and effects of climate change for proper mitigation and adaptation options.

scholarly journals Value Chain Analysis of Artisanal Fishing in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
O. O. Ilemobayo ◽  
J. O. Ijigbade
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Household Size ◽  
The Other ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Artisanal Fishing ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Socioeconomic Characteristic ◽  
Net Return

To bridge the demand supply gap in the Nigerian fishing industry, the value chain analyses in artisanal fishing in the coastal area of Ondo States were investigated. Primary data was used in the study. Purposive sampling technique was used to select four fishing communities in Ilaje local government, where 35 (fishermen, processors and marketers) were each selected randomly from the communities. Data were analyzed using Descriptive Statistics and Gross Margin Analysis. The socioeconomic characteristic indicated that 68.6% of the fishermen, 77.2% processors and 65.7% marketers were less than 50 years of age. Result revealed that all the fishermen were male, 91.2 % processors and 97.10% marketers were female. 62.9% of the fishermen have household greater than 4, the processors has 54.3% household size above 4 and 60% of the marketers have household size above 4. 94.3% of the fishermen have one form of education or the other, 77.1% of the processors have one form of education or the other and 65.7% of the marketers were also educated. All the marketers are into one association or the other. Budgeting analysis indicated positive margin by the two categories of marketers was ₦300.54 and ₦1,866.00 per basket respectively, a net return of 1.04 and 1.30 respectively. Processors had a positive gross margin of ₦43.871.54 and a net return of 1.12. Most influential actor is the marketer.

scholarly journals Analysis of Household Participation in Urban Agriculture: Empirical Evidence from Urban Households in Kogi State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
pp. 23-31
Author(s):  
M. K. Ibrahim ◽  
M. Haruna ◽  
U. M. Shaibu
Keyword(s):  
Urban Agriculture ◽  
Household Income ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Urban Farm ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Sufficient Food

The study analysed household participation in urban agriculture in Kogi State, Nigeria. It specifically; described the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents; determined the factors that influence household participation in urban agriculture; and determined the effect of urban agriculture on household income. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 60 respondents each from four purposively selected peri-urban/urban centres in Kogi State: Lokoja (Zone A), Anyigba (Zone B), Okene (Zone C), and Idah (Zone D). Primary data obtained through questionnaire administration were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. Findings from the study revealed that 61.7% of the respondents were males and a mean age of 43 years was recorded. Married (90%) household heads dominated the respondents with a mean household size of 7 members. Education (β = -0.862), dependent (β = 1.904), marital status (β = 2.544), access to sufficient food (β = -2.495), employment status (β = 1.307) and access to land (β = 0.505) statistically influenced household participation in urban agriculture, while the OLS output indicated that urban farm income (β = 17.539) and non-farm income (β = 848.798) had significant effect on total household income. The study concluded that urban agriculture has the potential of improving the livelihood of urban dwellers. The study therefore recommends the integration of urban agriculture into urban development plan; easy access to land and other production inputs.

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