scholarly journals Determinants of household preference for beef to pork in Umuahia Metropolis of Abia State, Nigeria

Agro-Science ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 15-18
Author(s):  
F.C. Okoronkwo ◽  
J.C. Efedua ◽  
T.A. Amusa
Keyword(s):  
Goodness Of Fit ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Meat Consumption ◽  
Positive Influence ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Household Heads

The study ascertained the determinants of households’ preference for beef to pork in Umuahia Metropolis of Abia State, Nigeria. Using multi-stage random sampling procedure, data were collected from eighty household heads for the study. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive  statistics, ordinary least square and probit regression analysis. Findings from the study showed that beef was most preferred with 63.75% of  households indicated preferences for beef to pork while 36.25% of households preferred port to beef. The study also revealed age of household head, and price of meat negatively influenced meat consumption while household size and average monthly income had positive influence and the R2 was 0.675 which implied 67.5% of the variation in the meat consumption was explained by the independent variables. From the probit regressionmodel the results showed age of household heads and price of pork had a negative coefficient and were significant at 10% and 5% level of probability respectively, while household size, education level, and household income had positive coefficient and were significant at 1%, 5%, and 1% level of probability, respectively. The Chi square was 135.485 which indicated the goodness of fit for the equation and was significant at 1% level of probability. The study recommended beef marketing as a good venture in the study area; beef was most preferred meat in the study. Hence, it is recommended that unemployed persons should be encouraged to venture into beef marketing; also, there is huge potential for pork marketing in the study area. Key words: preferences, household, beef, pork

Assessment of profitability and risk management in vegetable production in Ogun State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 029-035
Author(s):  
Akinbola Adeyose Emmanuel
Keyword(s):  
Risk Management ◽  
Fertilizer Application ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Least Square ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Gross Margin ◽  
Ogun State

The study examined the performance and risk management of vegetable production in Ogun State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Data were collected through a well-structured questionnaire and personal interview schedule. Descriptive statistics and inferential statistics such as Ordinary Least Square (OLS) were used for the analysis of this study. The results found out that lack of discriminating pricing system, conflict in policy making, and high cost of inputs affect the market prices and as well serve as the main production risks that were observed by the farmers in the area. The average cost incurred for the production was about ₦6,908, while the total revenue accrued was ₦41,751. The gross margin and net farm income realized per production season were ₦36,973 and ₦34,843, respectively. The value (6.0) of return on investment showed that farmers realized times six of their investment. The variables such as household size, farm size, fertilizer application and equipment were the main determinants of vegetable production in the area. Also, the main challenges faced by the farmers were the infestation of pests and diseases, inadequate funds and climate change consequences. Therefore, it is recommended that the vegetable farmers should be encouraged through technical training on innovative approach to price determination and forming of functioning market structure in the area.

scholarly journals CORRELATES OF POVERTY STATUS AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA: AN ASSET INDEX APPROACH

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
ELIZABETH OMOLOLA OYEDEPO
Keyword(s):  
Rural Households ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Educational Status ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Asset Index ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Index Approach ◽  
Poverty Status ◽  
Household Heads

Examination of the characteristics and causes of poverty is an important input into the design of economic policy and poverty alleviation programmes. This study assessed the poverty status of rural households in Ogun State, using the Asset Index Approach due to shortcomings of the conventional methods in poverty analysis. Relevant data were collected from a total of 260 households using a four-stage sampling procedure. The data were analyzed using principal component and ordered probit regression analyses (OPRA). The results showed that the OPRA, which significantly (χ2 = 135.20, p < 0.01) explained the probability of a household escaping poverty, revealed that the primary occupation of household heads and the educational status of household heads and their wives among others factors significantly affect the likelihood of escaping poverty. The study therefore suggested that the economic situation of rural households can be considerably enhanced by promoting member’s access to qualitative education and also by encouraging household heads who take up farming activities as their primary occupation to participate in credit associations, indigenous savings and micro financing so as to boost their farming. Therefore, rural development policies should be tailored towards developing these facilities.

scholarly journals Community Driven Development: The Case of Fadama II Cooperatives in Alleviating Poverty in a Developing Country

2021 ◽  
Vol 70 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 46-53
Author(s):  
Remi Adeyemo ◽  
Ayodeji Damilola Kehinde
Keyword(s):  
Regression Model ◽  
Poverty Line ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Poverty Status ◽  
Participation Index

Summary This study investigated the effects of Fadama II cooperatives on poverty status of farming households in Oyo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the level of participation in Fadama II cooperatives among the participants; determined the factors influencing the level of participation in Fadama II cooperatives; examined the poverty status of the participants in Fadama II cooperatives; and determined the effects of Fadama II cooperatives on the poverty status of the participants. The study was conducted in Oyo State, south-western Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for this study. A total number of 150 farmers were selected for the study. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, participation index, multinomial logit regression model, Foster, Greer and Thorbecke (FGT) index, and Probit regression model. The result showed that the respondents participated in the designated activities carried out within their respective Fadama II cooperatives, with the maximum participation in payment of counterpart fund (100%), followed by participatory rural appraisal process (86.7%). Participation index revealed that the majority (46.7%) of the respondents had their level of participation above the grand mean. Interestingly, gender, farming experience and income from Fadama II cooperative positively and significantly influenced both partial and full participation in Fadama II cooperatives. The poverty line is observed to be ₦44300 per month ($115.36 per month). The incidence, depth and severity of poverty are estimated to be 0.28, 0.067 and 0.013, respectively. Probit estimates revealed that Fadama II cooperatives had significant and positive effect on alleviating the poverty status of the participants. Following the findings of the study, government and non-governmental organizations are encouraged to ensure that more farmers participate in Fadama II cooperatives. In addition, the approach of Fadama II cooperatives should be adopted for intervention programmes in developing countries that depend on agriculture not only for feeding their population but also as a business venture.

scholarly journals Determinants of Access to Education and ICT in Nigeria

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 153
Author(s):  
Isaac B. Oluwatayo ◽  
Ayodeji O. Ojo
Keyword(s):  
Marital Status ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Household Size ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Access To Education ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Factors Influencing ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Household Heads

The world where development is driven by advancement in education and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is fast emerging. This study therefore examined the determinants of access to education and ICT in Nigeria. The study used information from 4,508 households from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) General Household Survey (GHS) Data. Probit regression model and descriptive statistical tools were used to analyze relevant data. Analysis of the data showed that average household size was fairly large consisting of 7 members with majority (85.1percent) of the households headed by men. Average age of the household heads was 52 years while average years of education was 4 years. Also, 82.0percent and 61.2percent of the households in urban and rural Nigeria respectively had access to education. Therefore, inequality in access to education exists based on location. The factors influencing access to education in Nigeria were found to include age, gender, marital status and household size. The results also revealed age, years of education, marital status, gender and household size as determinants of access to ICT. Analysis of different ICT devices used in Nigeria showed that Radio (88.1percent), Mobile Phones (86.4percent) and Television (55.1percent) were the most widely used. Meanwhile, a significant difference exist in the factors influencing access to education and ICT in rural and urban Nigeria. The study therefore recommended increased investment in education and infrastructure. Government and private organizations should encourage gender equality in access to ICT through gender sensitive interventions.

scholarly journals Determinants of catfish farmers’ use of sustainable environmental management practices in Enugu State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Chukwuone Nnaemeka Andegebe ◽  
Onyia Chukwuemeka Chiebonam ◽  
Aniokoh Chukwuebuka David
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Environmental Management Practices ◽  
Production Cycles ◽  
Enugu State ◽  
Multistage Sampling

The study assessed the use of sustainable environmental management practices (SEMP) by fish farmers in Enugu state, Nigeria. Seventy-five catfish farmers selected through multistage sampling procedure were used for the study. Data were obtained with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire. Analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics, probit regression model and factor analysis. Results showed that most of the catfish farmers did not apply SEMP as only 25.33% of them had a score of 50% and above regarding the application of SEMP. The number of years spent in school and being a male significantly increased the likelihood of using SEMP. In contrast, the likelihood of use of SEMP significantly reduced with an increase in the number of production cycles carried out by a fish farmer. The fish farmers' constraints were grouped as poor technical knowledge and feed issues, financial uncertainties, and water supply problems. Government should deliver training packages and provide information on SEMP to catfish farmers through different media, including extension agents, radio and television messages, handbills and billboards. Supporting the farmers with credit facilities through existing credit programmes would help reduce their challenges in applying SEMP.

scholarly journals Willingness to Pay for Biofuel Among Small-Scale Food Processors in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 1426-1432
Author(s):  
Oluwakemi Adeola Obayelu ◽  
Aminat Olajumoke Jimoh ◽  
Foluso Temitope
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Green Energy ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Unit Price ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Probit Regression ◽  
Energy Product

Cooking takes the largest percentage of energy consumption and most households still depend on wood fuel energy, which contributes significantly to global warming. However, a major consideration for market infiltration of a green energy product is the willingness of consumers to pay for it. The study examined the determinants of willingness to pay for biofuel among small-scale food sellers in Ibadan metropolis. Primary data were collected from one hundred and fifty-five small-scale food sellers in Ibadan metropolis using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and probit regression. The majority of the food sellers were female (91.0%) with less than five household members (65.8%) and had tertiary education (40.0%). Most of them were not aware of biofuel (82.6%) but were willing to substitute firewood for biofuel (78.1%). The probability of willingness to pay for biofuel was increased by household size, being a female but reduced by bid at the unit price of ₦500 per litre. However, it was reduced by household size and education at ₦600 per litre. Based on the findings of this study, the entrepreneurs should take advantage of the emerging biofuel market by creating awareness of green energy and its benefits among the citizenry while government should support its production so that it can be sold at affordable price.

scholarly journals Analysis of Consumer Preference for Cassava Products in Akoko South West Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Ojo Olutope Stephen ◽  
Olofinsao A. Oluwatosin ◽  
Abdulaleem A. Medinat
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Consumer Preference ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Ondo State ◽  
The Government

The study analysed consumer preference for cassava products in Akoko South local Government area of Ondo state, Nigeria. Data were collected from one hundred and ten (110) respondents with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multiple regressions together with correlation Test were used to analyse the study data. The result revealed that the mean age of the household head was found to be 49.5 years and have a mean income of ₦26,800. The result revealed that garri is the major cassava product consumed. The result of the regression revealed that household size and income are the major factor that enhance the consumption of cassava products in the study area. The results of the Pearson Correlation showed that there is no significant relationship between income and the cassava products consumed. The major constraints faced were price of the products, taste, and household size. This research recommends that the Government, Ministries of Agriculture should provide improved technologies for production, processing and adding value to the cassava products. Scientists and bioengineers are encouraged to develop cassava varieties with less cyanide content and healthier for consumption by the old. Extension personnel should provide extensive services for actors of cassava value chain.

scholarly journals Determinan Kemiskinan Rumah Tangga di Jawa Timur

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 89-105
Author(s):  
Angga Erlando ◽  
Tri Haryanto ◽  
Verliana Rositawati
Keyword(s):  
Health Insurance ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Poor Health ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
Head Of Household ◽  
Poverty Status ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Educational Variables

This study aims to determine the economic, demographic, and social characteristics that are determinants of poverty, and analyze how the level of tendency (probability) in shaping poverty in East Java. Using a quantitative approach, this research relies on a logistical model (logit). The logit model aims to find the probability of an event occurring, in this case the probability of a household heading into poverty or not. The result is that education of household heads, gender of household heads, household size, household head work sector, access to KUR, and access to poor health insurance have a tendency to be determinants for household heading to poverty status. Educational variables, gender of the head of household, and access to KUR from this paper empirically show a tendency to reduce the probability of households to poor. Meanwhile increasing household size, types of employment in the agricultural sector, and the ownership of poor health insurance tend to increase theprobability of households heading into poverty status.

Stochastic dominance rankings of consumption expenditure amongst arable crop farming households in Delta State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-69
Author(s):  
O. Ojogho ◽  
S.O. Imade
Keyword(s):  
Vocational Education ◽  
Stochastic Dominance ◽  
Tertiary Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Medium Size ◽  
Consumption Expenditure ◽  
Poverty Measure ◽  
Household Heads ◽  
Single Medium

Finessing the question on household settlement choice is to enquire the income/consumption expenditure distribution that either makes her better-off or worse-off. Using 430 household-level micro-data from a three-stage sampling procedure, the study ranked consumption expenditure by household attributes in Delta state, Nigeria on axiomatic poverty measure. Results showed that household heads in the widowed and 0<𝑎𝑔𝑒≤20 years categories in Delta-North first-order stochastically dominated Delta-South (𝑁≻𝑠=1𝑆), 20<𝑎𝑔𝑒≤40 years household heads in 𝑆≻𝑠=1𝐶 and 𝑁≻𝑠=1𝐶, household heads in the widowed, vocational education holder and 0<𝑎𝑔𝑒≤20 years, 20<𝑎𝑔𝑒≤40 years and 𝑎𝑔𝑒>60 years categories in 𝑁≻𝑠=1𝐶, while household heads in the vocational education holder, 0<𝑎𝑔𝑒≤20 years, 20<𝑎𝑔𝑒≤40 years and 𝑎𝑔𝑒>60 years categories in 𝑆≻𝑠=1𝐶. Household heads in the female, single, medium household-size, tertiary education holder and 0<𝑎𝑔𝑒≤20 years categories in 𝑁≻𝑠=2𝑆 and 𝑁≻𝑠=3𝑆. Household heads in the single, medium-size, 20<𝑎𝑔𝑒≤40 years and tertiary education holder categories in 𝑁≻𝑠=2𝐶 and 𝑁≻𝑠=3𝐶. Household heads in the separated spouse and small household-size categories in 𝐶≻𝑠=2𝑁 and 𝐶≻𝑠=3𝑁 while household heads that are in the single category in 𝐶≻𝑠=2𝑆 and 𝐶≻𝑠=3𝑆. There is, generally, no stochastic dominance between pairwise comparisons by district in the state, in terms of consumption expenditure, except by other household attributes.

scholarly journals Socioeconomic Determinants of Farmers’ Participation in Off-Farm Income Employment in Ezza South Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel Ucha ◽  
Ume Smiles ◽  
Justin Nnaji
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Household Size ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Limiting Factors ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Access To Credit

The socio-economic determinants of farmers’ participation in off-farm income employment in Ezza south local government area of Ebonyi state, Nigeria were studied. The specific objectives of the study were to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, identify the off-farm income employments participated by the farmers, ascertain the determinants of farmers’ participation in off-farm income employments and identify the limiting factors to the farmers’ participation in off-farm income employments in the study area. A multi-stage random sampling procedure was used to select respondents for the study. One hundred and twenty farmers (120) were randomly selected for the study.  Data collected were analyzed using percentage responses and frequency distribution, logistic regression and 4-point Likert scale. The findings revealed that the farmers that participated in off-farm income activities were aged, educated, well experienced, large farm size, females, married and large household size. The result further revealed that high proportion of the respondents engaged in civil service, trading, motor cycle riders, auto mechanics and tricycle riders. The determinants factors to the farmers’ participants in off farm employments were household size, education level, farming experience, farm size and membership of cooperative societies. Factors limiting farmers’ participation in off-farm activities were high level of Illiteracy, poor access to credit facility, old age, inadequate power supply, poor extension services and ill health of farmers identified. There is need to enhance farmers’ access to extension services, educational program, encouraged farmers to join or form cooperatives.

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