scholarly journals Rural dwellers involvement in small scale poultry farming in Oluyole Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
O.G. Ogunwale ◽  
O.O. Abegunrin ◽  
O.O. Oyewole ◽  
B.T. Olatunji ◽  
A.O. Ajanaku

Poultry production at all levels appears to be lucrative and profitable but many factors appear to limit the involvement of rural dwellers in this sector. This study was carried out at Oluyole Local Government Area Oyo State to assess the level of involvement of rural dwellers in small scale poultry farming. Some parts of Oluyole local government were purposely selected for this study because of higher  concentration of rural dwellers that are involved in poultry production. A total of ninety five respondents were sampled and had a well-structured questionnaire administered to them to determine their socio economics characteristic, their level of involvement, benefit  derived and constraint faced in poultry farming. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency counts, percentage and  means, Chi-square and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) at 0.05% level of significance. The results show that majority of the respondents were males (61.1%), married (68.8%) and have tertiary education (59.1%). Majority (50.5%) of the respondents were between the ages of 31-45years. Socio-economic characteristics such as age, region, sex, educational level, household size and income had no significant relationship with the respondent’s level of involvement in small scale poultry farming (P<0.05). Results on level of involvement shows that most (48.8%) of the sampled correspondents were involved in boilers production. The study also shows that the benefit derived in poultry farming remained the same regardless of the level of involvement of the farmers in various poultry activities, with r –value (0.177), p-value (0.089) indicating that the relationship is not significant (P<0.01), it also indicated that the relationship between the  constraints facing the respondents and their level of involvement is not significant with r –value (0.154). Also, the major constraints facing the respondents included difficulty in accessing loan and quality feed. Government should therefore make loan facilities at affordable interest rate while all the stake holders should work together to improve farmers’ access to quality feed, vaccine, technical know-how and adequate extension workers.

2020 ◽  
Vol 44 (2) ◽  
pp. 68-78
Author(s):  
B. A. Oyelami ◽  
O. Eniola ◽  
B. Osikabor ◽  
O. O. Abegunrin ◽  
O. G. Ogunwale ◽  
...  

The study was designed to investigate the involvement of the rural dwellers in livestock farming as a means of livelihood in Afijio Local Government area of Oyo State. Data were collected with the aid of well constructed questionnaire distributed to respondents selected using a multistage sampling technique. Data collected were subjected to descriptive analysis; Chi-square was used to determine the relationship between socio-economic factors and their level of involvement in livestock farming as a means of livelihood. Pearson Product Moment Correlation was used to examine the relationship between constraints and benefits of livestock farming to the livelihood of the respondents. The result of the study shows that majority of the respondents (59.8%) were male, Married (63.2%) with minimal of primary school education (35.9%). The analysis of the data reveals that most of the respondents in the study area are involved in livestock farming (60.7%) and mixed farming (85.5%) in most of the time. On the types of livestock, majority of them are into goat and poultry production. This study concludes that most of the respondents in the study area are already into livestock farming but at backyard small holder levels. It is therefore recommended that the rural dwellers should improved in their level of involvement in livestock farming through education and provision of necessary input by the concerned stakeholders.


2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-80
Author(s):  
G. N. Umeh ◽  
B. I. Odo

The study was undertaken to investigate the profitability of poultry production in Anaocha Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Ten poultry farmers were randomly. drawn from each of the ten autonomous communities that make up the local Government Area to give a sample size of one hundred. Structured questionnaire were employed to elicit information from the respondents. Statistical analysis was accomplished by means of frequency distribution, percentages, Likert rating scale and budget analysis technique. Findings of the study indicated that the major source of fund for poultry production among young keepers was personal savings and grants from relatives (71.2%). It was also revealed that young keepers embarked on the project because of its profitability (X's = 4.2), minimal initial capital requirement (Xs = 3.75) and because it can be practiced on a small scale (Xs = 3.5). Result of analysis also indicated that an average young poultry keeper earned a net income of about forty thousand and thirty naira (N40,030) in 1998. However, poultry production has some production constraints which include high cost of feed (Xs = 4.10), difficulty in securing loan for expansion (Xs = 3.21) and clean water supply (Xs = 3.10). Aforementioned constraints notwithstanding, poultry have offered gainful employment opportunities to young persons in the study area. 


2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (4) ◽  
pp. 121-128
Author(s):  
C. O. Akure ◽  
P. A. Vantsawa ◽  
S. O. Balogun ◽  
S. Omodona ◽  
U. U. Emeghara ◽  
...  

The COVID-19 pandemic and the associated lockdown for a long period have created a significant adverse impact on different sectors, including that of the agriculture and other allied sub- sectors in Nigeria. The present research was aimed at depicting the impact of this pandemic and the lock down on the poultry sectors in the Nigeria, which has been one of the fastest growing sectors in recent years. Inadequacy of country-wide information has been a major problem for having a thorough understanding of the impact onthe prolonged lockdown on different sub-sectors of livestock and poultry. In the present case, an in-depth, analysis of the subject has been made through the collation of primary data. The paper highlights various dimensions of the impacts, namely, reduction in the demand of different commodities, wastage of the produce due to the closure of transport and market chains, distress sale of the produce, and labour shortage and recommendations for revival strategies. The present impact study although gives a picture about the overall scenario in faggae local government area, a systematic study through the collection of primary data from all over the country is suggested, which will provide a holistic view of the impact on each of the sub-sectors and the associated value chains. The vast majority of poultry farmers in the world including Nigeria were adversely affected with the covid-19 pandemic, as a result of the deadly effect of the pandemic which brought about the enforcement of lockdown in order to cub the effect of the spread of this virus. This study examined the impact of covid-19 on the poultry production in faegea local government area of kano state. Primary data were used for the study. A multi stage sampling technique was used to select two hundred poultry farmers. Descriptive statistics and likert scale were used to achieve the stated objectives. The socio – economic characteristics indicate that the respondents have a mean age of 29 years with 58% aged between 21-30 years. About sixty- eight (68%) of the respondents were males, 74% were married while the total % of people with primary, secondary and tertiary education were about 98%. An average household had about five persons in the study area.     La pandémie COVID-19 et le confinement associé pendant une longue période ont créé un impact négatif significatif sur différents secteurs, y compris celui de l'agriculture et d'autres sous-secteurs connexes au Nigeria. La présente recherche visait à décrire l'impact de cette pandémie et du verrouillage sur les secteurs de la volaille au Nigéria, qui a été l'un des secteurs à la croissance la plus rapide ces dernières années. L'insuffisance des informations à l'échelle du pays a été un problème majeur pour avoir une compréhension approfondie de l'impact du confinement prolongé sur les différents sous-secteurs de l'élevage et de la volaille. Dans le cas présent, une analyse approfondie du sujet a été effectuée à travers la collecte de données primaires. Le document met en évidence diverses dimensions des impacts, à savoir la réduction de la demande de différents produits, le gaspillage des produits en raison de la fermeture des chaînes de transport et de marché, la vente de détresse des produits, la pénurie de main-d'œuvre et des recommandations pour des stratégies de relance. Bien que la présente étude d'impact donne une image du scénario global dans la zone de gouvernement local de faggae, une étude systématique à travers la collecte de données primaires de tout le pays est suggérée, ce qui fournira une vue holistique de l'impact sur chacun des sous- secteurs et les chaînes de valeur associées. La grande majorité des éleveurs de volailles dans le monde, y compris le Nigéria, a été affectée négativement par la pandémie de covid-19, en raison de l'effet mortel de la pandémie qui a entraîné l'application du confinement afin de réduire l'effet de la propagation de ce virus. . Cette étude a examiné l'impact du covid-19 sur la production de volaille dans la région du gouvernement local de Faegea, dans l'État de Kano. Les données primaires ont été utilisées pour l'étude. Une technique d'échantillonnage à plusieurs degrés a été utilisée pour sélectionner deux cents éleveurs de volaille. Des statistiques descriptives et une échelle de likert ont été utilisées pour atteindre les objectifs énoncés. Les caractéristiques socio - économiques indiquent que les répondants ont un âge moyen de 29 ans avec 58% entre 21 et 30 ans. Environ soixante-huit (68%) des répondants étaient des hommes, 74% étaient mariés, tandis que le pourcentage total de personnes ayant une éducation primaire, secondaire et supérieure était d'environ 98%. Un ménage moyen comptait environ cinq personnes dans la zone d'étude.


2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (9) ◽  
pp. 1569-1573
Author(s):  
B.O. Fadimu ◽  
IG Akinyemi ◽  
O.A. Ogundimu ◽  
M.O. Lawal ◽  
G.A. Adeyomoye ◽  
...  

World poultry production is increasing yearly yet the demand for the products has not been met. This study assessed the problems and prospects of poultry rearing in Lagelu Local Government Area of Oyo State, Nigeria. The study was carried out among poultry farmers with interview schedule of Eighty (80) farmers using structured questionnaires. The study examined social characteristics of poultry farmers, benefits of poultry production, needs and constraints of poultry production in the study area. Descriptive statistical analysis was used to analyze data. The study revealed that 73.80% of the respondents were males and 26.20% were females, 52.60% had tertiary education, 36.20% had secondary school education and 11.20% had primary school education. The result showed that 67.50% of the respondents had increase in egg production, 15.00% had average increase in egg production and 17.50% had no increase in egg production. The respondents had maximum income benefit with 15.00% always having high income, 51.20% low income and 33.80% indicated indifference in their income. In this research work, the poultry farmers shows various needs to boost their production, where 91.20% have problems of good storage facilities, 92.50% with problems of pest and disease control, 88.80% request for training for farmers and 53.8% aimed at credit facilities. The major problems that poultry farmers encounter in the study area are  inadequate capital (100.00%), pest and disease (100.00%), lack of credit facilities (100.0%) and high cost of feeding (80.0%) of the respondents. Keywords: Poultry, production, farmers, problems, constraints


Author(s):  
Ephraim Ibeabuchi Ezaka ◽  
Mercy Nwakaego Ezeunala ◽  
Obi Chidera Gabriel ◽  
Nwankwo Precious Chinasa ◽  
Babangida Buba ◽  
...  

Malaria continues to be a critical health issue globally with more cases from the WHO African region and has remained endemic in Nigeria despite the possession of insecticide-treated nets. This present study aimed to explore the knowledge, attitude and practice regarding malaria and the use of ITNs as a malaria prevention strategy among rural dwellers in Mubi North Local Government Area, Adamawa State, Nigeria. A systematic questionnaire was used to get responses from a total of 304 households from January to March 2020 with only one adult interviewed per household. The respondents were the heads of the household. In their absence, a responsible adult above eighteen years, chosen by the family was interviewed. 99.3% (302) of the respondents agreed that malaria is caused as a result of a mosquito bite. The majority (90.8%) of them also agreed that ITN prevents mosquito bites, while 86.8% of them had ITNs. The study participants identified Fever (82.2%) and Headache (33.9%) as the most common evidence of malaria. Our study participants applied various preventive measures against mosquito bites such as the use of ITNs (86.5%), clearing breeding sites around their homes (28.3%), use of insecticidal sprays (18.8%), and wearing protective clothing’s (6.9%). This study has shown that respondents had good knowledge and attitude towards malaria and ITN, and also employed various measures to reduce the prevalence of malaria in the area.


2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. 169-172
Author(s):  
A. R. Ajayi

The study examined the household's decision-making role in small scale goat production in Nsukka Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected from 74 households through the use of interview schedule. Frequency distributions and percentages were used in the data analysis. The findings showed that production of manure for replenishing the lost soil fertility under continuous land use was the most valuable reason for rearing goats in the area. The husbands played a larger decision-making role than their wives for certain aspects (such as goat raising initiation; health care; herd-size; planning for organizing for breedings; and grass cutting) of goat production. Implications of the findings for extension practice were presented.


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