scholarly journals Migrant Remittances and Agricultural Production Under Climate Change: Evidence From Rural Households in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-23
Author(s):  
Nsikak-Abasi A. Etim ◽  
Dorothy Thompson ◽  
Ubong A. Asa ◽  
Ubong A. Asa
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Environmental Consequences ◽  
Education Experience ◽  
Migrant Remittances ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The Impact

Majority of Nigeria’s rural poor especially smallholder farmers who rely on agricultural production for their subsistence face considerable difficulties in increasing productivity due to the adverse impact of changes in climate. But migrant remittance has become an important part of the strategy for rural households to cope with negative environmental consequences through reduction in vulnerability to climate variability, improvement in livelihood and expansion in production. An empirical study to measure the impact of migrant remittances on small holder agricultural production was conducted. Through the multistage sampling technique, 120 smallholder farmers were selected and data were collected using questionnaire. Multiple regression analysis based on Cobb-Douglas production function was used to determine the impact of migrant remittance on agricultural production. Result of the analysis revealed that the most critical factors which positively and significantly (p<0.05) influenced the output of remittance receiving households were education, experience, farm size and labour. Findings also showed that the same covariates also influence output of non-remittance receiving households. Policies to increase the inflow of remittances to poorer households engaging in agricultural production would be a rational decision.

scholarly journals Assessment of major requirements for accessing credit among paddy farmers in Jigawa state, Nigeria

Food Research ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 74-79
Author(s):  
M.I. Datti ◽  
R. Said ◽  
N.W. Ismail ◽  
A. Abd. Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
P Value ◽  
Marginal Effect ◽  
Access To Credit ◽  
Interest Charge ◽  
Paddy Farmers ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The Impact

This paper examined major credit requirements of financial institutions in providing credit to paddy farmers of Jigawa state, Nigeria. Data were collected in 2019 from three selected paddy farming local government areas of the state. A total of 120 respondents were randomly selected through a multistage sampling technique, and a questionnaire. The binary logit model and the marginal effect were applied in the analysis. The results indicated that paddy farmers' educational level, family size, and guarantor requirements were statistically significant on access to credit, with their P-value signifies 0.041, 0.060, and 0.000, respectively. While, farm size, administrative process, collateral requirement, interest charge, and principal repayment duration were insignificant on accessing credit. Failure to address these problems may continue to worsen the Nigerian government's effort on food self-sufficient and poverty alleviation. The study suggests similar research to consider more years to see the impact in the long term. The study further recommends credit providers to modify the guarantor requirement and to delegate a staff who can translate and guide the applicants on how to fill the credit application forms

scholarly journals Technology adoption and technical efficiency of smallholder farmers in Tolon district of Ghana: double bootstrap DEA approach

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin Tetteh Anang ◽  
Hamdiyah Alhassan ◽  
Gideon Danso-Abbeam
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Returns To Scale ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Northern Ghana ◽  
Contact Frequency ◽  
Double Bootstrap ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Constant Returns To Scale

Abstract The study explored the impact of improved variety adoption on technical efficiency of smallholder maize farmers in Tolon District of northern Ghana. Smallholder maize farmers in the study area were sampled using random sampling technique. Double bootstrap data envelopment analysis was applied to estimate technical efficiency and its determinants. The results indicate that producers in the study area have a bias-corrected technical efficiency of 57% under variable returns to scale (VRS) assumption and 52% under constant returns to scale (CRS) assumption. Controlling for potential endogeneity of the adoption variable, the results indicate that adoption of improved varieties enhance technical efficiency of maize farmers in the study area. Technical efficiency of the farmers increased with herd size but decreased with years of formal education, household size, extension contact, frequency of weeding, and farm size. Ensuring that improved seeds are made available and affordable to smallholder farmers and promotion of livestock rearing are policy measures likely to enhance technical efficiency of smallholder farmers.

scholarly journals Smallholder farmers’ perception on tomato (solanum lycopersicum) seedling technologies in the north west zone of Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isaiah Gabriel ◽  
Frank Olajuwon ◽  
Blessing Michael
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Tomato Production ◽  
North West ◽  
Tomato Seedlings ◽  
The North ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Deviation Coefficient

The research was funded by Syngenta Foundation for sustainable Agriculture, Nigeria to ascertain Farmer’s perception on tomato seedlings technology in North West Zone of Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was employed for the selection of One hundred and ninety-five (195) producers of Tomato in Kano and Jigawa States. Data were collected with the aid of a questionnaire. Data obtained were analysed using mean, standard deviation, coefficient of variation, charts, and graphs. The results of the study revealed that the producers of tomato had a mean age of 38 years, majorly males (86%) with secondary school education (32%), married (88%) with mean household size of 11 persons, mean farming experience, vegetable experience and tomato production experience of 18, 13 and 12 years respectively, mean land cultivated 3ha and mean tomato farm size of 2ha. Maize, sorghum, and rice are the three most cultivated crops by the farmers with tomato and onions as major vegetables. Plum tomato (UTC) variety (34%) is the most widely cultivated during both dry and wet seasons. The study further revealed that 82% of the farmers used recycled seeds to produce seedlings, 88% of the farmers had no extension and advisory service training, 59% made use of seedlings for planting with Plum tomato (UTC) as the common variety, 95% are interested in buying and selling seedlings, and 98% propagated their seeds in the open field. Therefore, it is recommended from the study that public and private’s sector at all levels should strengthen extension service systems to increase farmers’ knowledge and understanding of new tomato production technology-through provision of tomato seedlings technology, frequent trainings and marketing demos establishment to showcase this new innovation, Seed companies should ensure that seed packages contain recommended agronomic practices for all round effectiveness.

scholarly journals Risks and determinants of risk management strategies among rural cassava-based farmers in Imo State

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 100-115
Author(s):  
C.E. Ahaneku ◽  
S.U.O. Onyeagocha ◽  
C.C. Eze ◽  
N.M. Chidiebere-Mark ◽  
G.O. Ellah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Resistant Species ◽  
Risk Management Strategies ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Logit Regression Model

Cassava-based farmers are faced with a lot of risks and uncertainties and this results to low agricultural output and hinders the rural farmers from  pursuing their farming activities as an enterprise. The study assessed the risks and determinants of risk management strategies among rural cassava-based farmers in Imo State. A multistage sampling technique was used in the selection of respondents. Data were collected with the use of structured questionnaire administered to 180 respondents. Multinomial logit regression model was used to determine the factors influencing the choice of risk management strategies among rural cassava-based farmers in the study area. Results of the study showed that the farmers were of middle-age, fairly educated and have average farm size of one hectare. Majority of the farmers identified loss of crop due to disease (76.11%) and loss due to erosion (73.89%) as sources of risk farmers were exposed to. Also greater number of the respondents adopted practicing of mixed  cropping and planting of disease resistant species as risk management strategies. The result of the study also confirmed that age, gender, educational level and farm income were the major determinants of the farmers’ choice of risk management strategies. It was recommended that  government should make extension services functional and provide policies that will help boost the socio-economic welfare of farmers as this will significantly propel an increase in the choice effective risk management strategies in the area. Keywords: Risk management, risk management strategies, cassava based farmers.

scholarly journals An Assessment of Smallholder Farmer’s Status in the Capricorn District in Limpopo Province, South Africa.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Phokele Maponya
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Limpopo Province ◽  
Water Type ◽  
Local Municipalities ◽  
Economic Support ◽  
Market Opportunities

Abstract This paper point the state of smallholder farmers in terms of the socio economic, support and yielding statuses in the Capricorn District, Limpopo Province, South Africa. The study used a representative sample consisting of 50 smallholder farmers, with 546 beneficiaries participating in the research. Four local municipalities were visited, namely: Polokwane, Molemole, Lepelle – Nkumpi and Blouberg. Quantitative and qualitative plan was used as a detailed questionnaire written in English. Focus group discussion, a stakeholder’s discussion, and field observations were used. A purposive sampling technique was used to select fifty (50) smallholder farmers and data was coded, captured and analysed with a software Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS version 20). Descriptive and Correlations analysis results showed a significant association among the following variables: Crops planted, Size of land, Source of water, Type of market and Land acquisition. The results also indicated that natural resources like land and water are the prerequisite for a smallholder farmer to engage in agricultural production. This will enable smallholder farmers to plant different crops and to identify market opportunities. It is recommended that organisations that oversee the improvement of socio economic conditions, policy, food security and rural development should use the results of this study as a guide for their planning and decision making for improved smallholder farmers’ livelihoods.

scholarly journals Impact of Hemodialysis on patient’s livelihood in Faisalabad Punjab Pakistan.

2019 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 2100-2104
Author(s):  
Muhammad Nafees ◽  
Zahira Batool ◽  
Aqib Rehman ◽  
M. Rizwan Ashraf ◽  
Habib Aslam Gaba
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Religious Activities ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Dialysis Center ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Policy Measures ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
The Impact

Hemodialysis adversely affects many dimensions of the patients. So this study was carried out to assess the impact of hemodialysis on livelihood of the patients. Objectives: To study the socio-economic characteristics of Hemodialysis (HD) dependent patients, to explore the impact of hemodialysis on the livelihood of the patients, and to suggest some suitable policy measures. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: At Dialysis Center of DHQ Hospital Faisalabad, Punjab, Pakistan. Period: May 2018 November 2018. Material & Methods: Multistage sampling technique was used, at 1st step a public sector dialysis center was selected through simple random sampling and then 109 adult patients were conveniently selected and interviewed through self-designed interview schedule. Data analysis and interpretation was executed using (SPSS version 24). Multiple linear regression was applied to study the relevant significance of predicting variables and to check the impact of different variables on respondent’s livelihood (response variable). Conclusion: It was found that due to rigorous schedule of HD most of the respondents were unable to perform their economic, social and religious activities; also they were depending on their caregivers for their routine activities. Resultantly, lower SES (socio-economic) has a negative effect on health in patients with undergoing dialysis involving fewer personal resources and lower levels of social support to deal with stress imposed by HD. Hence HD was negatively affecting their livelihood, so there is dire need to address these problems of HD dependent segment.

scholarly journals Determinants Sorghum Market among Smallholder Farmers in Kafta Humera District Tigeray Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-13
Author(s):  
Tewoderos Meleaku ◽  
Degye Goshu ◽  
Bosena Tegegne
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
New Technology ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Output Market ◽  
Ethiopian Government ◽  
Sorghum Production ◽  
Current Price

Markets are important for economic growth and development of a given country to ensure sustainable supply of food. Failure of market leads to failure of adoption of new technology which is necessary for increasing productivity. Sorghum has been considered as a strategic crop by the Ethiopian government aiming at enhancing food security and essential source of income for farmers as whole economic benefits to the country. Smallholder’s farmers producing about 95 percent of the national agricultural production increasing market participation among smallholder farmers have a big opportunity to boost their living standards. The objective of this study was analyzing factors determining smallholder sorghum farmer decision to participate in output market and level of marketed output smallholder farmers in Kafta-Humera district of Tigeray Ethiopia. A two stage sampling technique was used to select 289 sample farmers who were interviewed using a semi- structured questionnaire to obtain data pertaining to sorghum production during the year 2016/2017. Descriptive and Tobit regression analyses were used to determine the key factors that influence household participation in the market in terms of volumes of product sales.  The study identified that quantity of sorghum supplied to the market was positively affected by credit, extension contact, training, sorghum farm size, current price of sorghum and education, while family size and lagged price of sesame negatively affected. These indicate that there is a room to increase in supply and intensity of sorghum in the study area. Therefore, government authorities and other concerned bodies should take into consideration the mentioned demographic, socioeconomic and institutional factors to increase supply of sorghum to the market in study area.

scholarly journals Impact of Homestead Agro-Forestry on Sustaining Livelihoods of Rural Poor in Mymensingh District of Bangladesh

2013 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 169-178 ◽  
Author(s):  
N Jahan ◽  
MHA Rashid ◽  
T Jinan ◽  
S Islam
Keyword(s):  
Fruits And Vegetables ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Rural Households ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
The Status ◽  
Vegetables And Fruits ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Agro Forestry

This study determines the impact of homestead agro-forestry on livelihood of rural households in Mymensingh district. In total 100 homestead agro-forestry practicing farmers from three upazilas namely Mymensingh Sadar, Bhaluka and Muktagachha of Mymensingh district were randomly selected for this study following a purposive sampling technique. Analysis was done considering the pre (before) and post (after) homestead agro-forestry practicing condition of farmers. The major findings of the study showed that per hectare net returns for vegetables and fruits cultivation were Tk. 6,703.62 and Tk. 14,532.61 respectively considering all farms. On an average, the contribution of vegetables and fruits in total homestead income was 20.23 per cent in before and 22.46 per cent in the after homestead agro-forestry practicing situation indicating enough potentiality to generate income from homestead agro-forestry. It was found that vegetables cultivation was much better for small farmers compared to medium and large farmers. For fruits and vegetables enterprises, the performance of large farmers was better than small and medium farmers. Large farmers were more efficient than medium and small category in case of fruit production. Most of the variables included in the Cobb-Douglas production function model had significant impact on homestead agro-forestry. The study revealed that homestead agro-forestry had positive impact on improving the status of rural households and women empowerment.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/pa.v19i1.17367 Progress. Agric. 19(1): 169 - 178, 2008 

scholarly journals Determinants of Agricultural Production Diversification among Marginal and Small Farmers of Kanyakumari and Perambalur

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Y. Melba ◽  
K. R. Ashok ◽  
A. Vidhyavathi ◽  
S. Kalaivani ◽  
P. Vennila
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Dietary Diversity ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Farmers ◽  
Crop Diversification ◽  
Cattle Farm ◽  
State Planning ◽  
The Impact

Aims: To assess the influence of agricultural production diversity of marginal and small farmers Study Design: Purposive Random Sampling Place and Duration of Study: Kanyakumari and Perambalur districts in Tamil Nadu were purposefully chosen for the survey, which was conducted through primary data collection from July to August 2020. Methodology: According to the Tamil Nadu state planning commission report 2017, Kanyakumari and Perambalur districts were chosen at random from the top five and bottom five districts of the food security index to analyze dietary diversity. The crop diversification index was calculated using the entropy index. The Tobit model is used to investigate the impact of diverse agriculture production among marginal and small farming households. Results: The findings clearly show that, of the two districts, Perambalur has diversified more than Kanyakumari. Farmers in Perambalur district cultivate agricultural crops, whereas farmers in Kanyakumari district selected block cultivate horticultural crops, particularly plantation crops. According to the Tobit results, the number of cattle, farm size, credit available, and distance from the market all had a positive and significant influence on crop diversification. Improving female-headed household decision-making, promoting household investment and infrastructure facilities, and suggesting crop development as crop diversification measures. Conclusion: The results conclude that farmers in Perambalur district have highly diversified cropping than Kanyakumari district.

scholarly journals ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION ON PRODUCTIVITY OF PLANTAIN FARMERS IN NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 319-324
Author(s):  
Osagie John Afodu ◽  
Olufunso Emmanuel Akinboye ◽  
A O Akintunde ◽  
L C Ndubuisi-Ogbonna ◽  
B A Shobo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Modern Technology ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
Agricultural Technologies ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Multistage Sampling ◽  
Impact Of Technology ◽  
The Impact

Sub-Saharan Africa has been plaque with food insecurity due to lack of adoption of modern technology to improve their productivity. Technology is the systematic application of scientific or other organized body of knowledge to practical purposes. This includes new ideas, inventions, innovations, techniques, methods and materials. Since increasing agricultural productivity is critical to meeting the continues rise in demand for food, agricultural technologies will play immense role in increasing the production of food. As a result, it is useful to examine the adoption of technologies among farmers. A multistage sampling technique was used for the selection of five hundred and fifty - six plantain farmers. The data were collected through the administration of a well-structured questionnaire on a cross-section surveyed of plantain farmers. The result of the study shown that educating the plantain farmers in Nigeria will enable them adopt new technologies which will enhance their productivity.

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