scholarly journals Determinants of Rice Farmers’ Investment in Value Addition and Its Effect on Poverty Status in Kebbi State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 28 (1) ◽  
pp. 75-84
Author(s):  
A.S. Hussaini ◽  
Y.U. Oladimeji ◽  
S.A. Sanni ◽  
S. Abdulrahman
Keyword(s):  
Modern Method ◽  
Poverty Index ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Extension Agent ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Poverty Status ◽  
Marketing Information ◽  
Critical Constraints ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined investment of rice value addition activities among farmers in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Data used for the study were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire administered to 123 randomly selected farmers in three local government areas of the state. Data was analyzed using Foster Greek Thoerboeck (FGT) poverty index and logit regression technique. The results showed that poverty status among the rice farmers was high, as 58.3% were poor and 42.7% were non poor. The result of the analysis showed that the marginal effects of income from parboiling, winnowing, drying, destoning, and bagging value addition were negative and statistically significant related to farmer’s poverty status at 1% level. It was concluded that rice farmers’ investment in value addition should be promoted among the farmers in Kebbi State. High cost of labour (81.0%), poor marketing information (75.6%) and inadequate credit (73.1%) were the three most critical constraints limiting the farmers in engaging in value addition activities. It wasrecommended that farmers cooperatives should form collaboration with extension agent to make farmers aware of the benefits of investment in value addition activities and those farmers already investing in value addition should make use of the modern method of processing instead of the traditional practices which help to increase their income. Keywords: Investment, Value addition, Processing, Poverty status and Rice farmers

scholarly journals Profitability, Marketing Efficiency and Value Addition of Timber Industry in Ife East Local Government of Osun State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 589-595
Author(s):  
T.O. Babatunde ◽  
O.O. Babatunde ◽  
K.O. Babatunde ◽  
A.R. Aduloju ◽  
T. Oluwalana ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Timber Industry ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
Total Profit ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Cost Of Transportation ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study focused on marketing and value of additions of timber in Ife East Local Government, Osun state Nigeria. Specifically, the study examined the market efficiency, determined the profitability of the timber business, examine the level of value addition and the constraints facing the timber industry. Data were collected with the use of primary and secondary data. Primary data needed for the study were generated from structured questionnaire. Fifteen sawmills were randomly selected and one hundred and fifty questionnaires were distributed to the timber marketer and furniture m firm. One hundred and forty eight were retrieved. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive and budgetary analyses. The result showed that males had the highest percentage (89.2%). Majority of the respondents were within the age range of 40 -50 years (83.8%) and most were married (81.8%) it was further revealed that (67.6%) had regular supply of their product and the means of transportation was lorry (44.6%). The study also revealed that benches with 42% added more value addition to the industry. It showed that the year 2013 had the highest efficiency with 2.6. The budgetary analysis showed that the average revenue for the industry for the year 2012-2018 ranged between N2, 285,108.45, 889,107.12. It also revealed that the total profit for the timber ranged between 7, 340, 54.59 and 2,304,897.47.government policy, inadequate facilities in the market, inadequate facilities in the market, inadequate credit facilities, inadequate power supply and high cost of transportation were some of the constraint faced by the timber industry in Ife East Local Government. Keywords; profitability, marketing efficiency, timber, value addition, industry

scholarly journals Marketing of orange: a value chain perspective in the selected areas of Sylhet District in Bangladesh

2016 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 327-338
Author(s):  
M Begum ◽  
MR Ahmed ◽  
T Noor ◽  
MI Hossain
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cash Income ◽  
Fruit Crops ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Interview Technique ◽  
A Value ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Orange is one of the most import fruit crops that generate additional cash income for market actors. The study was investigated the marketing system of orange , value addition, roles and functions of value chain actors with the help of primary data collected from both farmers (forty) through simple random sampling and value chain actors (thirty) through purposive sampling by using structured questionnaire and face to face interview technique. The gross return and net return of farmers were estimated Tk. 2, 70,000 and Tk. 22084.77 per hectare respectively. Per quintal value addition of orange of bepari, aratdar, wholesaler and retailer were estimated at Tk. 800, Tk. 340, Tk. 700 and Tk. 1000 respectively. The net marketing margin per quintal of orange of bepari, aratdar, wholesaler and retailer were estimated at Tk. 293.59, Tk. 107.32, Tk. 356.46 and Tk. 700.8 respectively. Among the different actors, retailer incurred highest (in percentage) value addition and net marketing margin. On the other hand, aratdar incurred lowest marketing cost and marketing margin and bepari incurred highest (in percentage) marketing cost but adding second highest value in compare to another.Progressive Agriculture 27 (3): 327-338, 2016

scholarly journals Transfer of Technology (Tot) Skills Factors Contributing to Work Performance Among Extension Agents in Malaysian Cocoa Board, Peninsular Malaysia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nur Bahiah Mohamed Haris
Keyword(s):  
Work Performance ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Main Function ◽  
Extension Agent ◽  
Transfer Of Technology ◽  
Cocoa Products ◽  
Cocoa Production ◽  
Cocoa Farmers ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The main function of agricultural extensionists is to facilitate learning and disseminate new knowledge and technologies through non-formal educational settings. This will lead to improved agricultural productivity and increase farmers’ income. In the lens of the cocoa production scenario in Malaysia, it used to be a popular crop as this sector became the third-largest producer in the world since the 1980s, however that has changed over the years. Despite the reduced size of land use and the dropping production of cocoa over the past decades, exports of cocoa beans and cocoa products are growing steadily each year. Thus, with the overwhelming demand for Malaysian chocolate products from other regions, cocoa production should be boosted and not overlooked. Transfer of Technology (ToT) can be seen as the main catalyst that can improve farmers’ performance through extension agent capabilities, this study will determine the factors of ToT skills that contribute to the work performance of extension agents in the Malaysian Cocoa Board (MCB). A total of 353 productive cocoa farmers were employed in this study to evaluate the work performance of extension agents using a structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive and regression analyses. The results indicated that all the ToT skills (technical skill, technology delivery skill, and evaluation skill) are significant (p < 0.05) towards the work performance of extension agents. The R2 value of 0.520 implies that the three contributors explain about 52% of the variance in the work performance in this study. Hence, this shows the importance of ToT skills in improving the work performance of extension agents, particularly in the MCB and cocoa industry in Malaysia.

scholarly journals COMMUNICATIONAL SOURCES USED BY THE AGRICULTURAL AGENT TO TRANSFER AGRICULTURAL INFROMATION FOR RICE FARMERS IN AL-ABBASSIA / NAJAF Al-ASHRAF GOVERNORATE

2016 ◽  
Vol 47 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. T. Hd. Al-Salhi
Keyword(s):  
Mass Media ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Research Community ◽  
Rice Crop ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Extension Agent ◽  
Research Department ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Important Extension

The research aimed to know the communicational sources used by agricultural Agent to transfer agricultural information for rice farmers in AL- Abbbassia of Najaf Al- Ashraf province and determine the most important extension means and method used by the agent in his contact with farmers. A questionnaire is designed to collect data included three scales to measure communicational sources (personal methods , collective methods, and mass media methoda ), The research community was farmers associations in AL-Abbassia cultivation section (11) association, The sample was farmers associations (36%) which were ( AL-Sadr, Iraq, Murtatha, and mohamed massage ), then another proportional random classical sample was taken (15%) of farmers of the mentioned associations (709) which was (106) farmers ,The research results showed that the communicational sources play a very important role in transfer of agricultural information to rice farmers, as well as the collective methods were most methods the used by extension agent to transfer the information, There were also some differences in the used sources which  means that all methods were important. The research recommended to take care and attention to rice crop as a strategically crops, cooperation with general corporation of the agricultural research department of rice growing development , Inaddition it can recommended to support the research extension agents and rice farmers by training courses according to their communicational need.                                            

scholarly journals Rice Farmers’ Adoption and Economic Benefits of Integrated Pest Management in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
Sitti Bulkis ◽  
Rahmadanih Rahmadanih ◽  
Andi Nasruddin
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Pest Management ◽  
Pest Management ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Technological Transfer ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
Older Farmers ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined the adoption levels and economic benefits of IPM among rice farmers in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The research was conducted in two main rice producing areas of the province, Soppeng and Maros Regencies. Simple random sampling was employed in selecting 20% of the total populations, resulting in sample sizes of 69 repondents in Soppeng and 52 respondents in Maros. A structured questionnaire was used in direct interview with the selected respondents to obtain data on their socio-economic profile, IPM implementation, and profit gained from IPM. Percentage was used to present the data. In both regencies, overall IPM adoption rates were high with most respondents were categorized as medium and high IPM adopters with adoption rates of 85.1% in Soppeng and 88.5% in Maros. The medium and high IPM adopters gained more economic profits of 26.9% in Soppeng and 16%% in Maros in comparison to the low IPM adopters. The high adoption rates indicated that although the nationwide IPM Program has ended in late 1990’s, there was a continuous technological transfer from older farmers who participated in IPM-FFS to younger farmer generation. In order to improve IPM implementation by the younger farmers, they need to be provided with intensive extension support for IPM innovations. Keywords: Integrated pest management, rice farmers, adoption, economic benefit

scholarly journals Determinants of Adoption of Cassava Technologies by Male Farmers in Nasarawa State, Nigeria

1970 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
ME Ejechi
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Cassava Production ◽  
Production Technologies ◽  
Logit Regression Model ◽  
Very High ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study investigated determinants of adoption of recommended cassava production technologies among male farmers in Nasarawa State. Multi-stage sampling technique was employed for the selection of the respondent. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The data were collected from 60 male cassava farmers selected from 6 out of 13 LGAs in the State. They were Karu, Kokona, Akwanga, NasarawaEggon, Lafia and Obi. Data were analysed with both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics such as frequency tables, and percentage were used to describe socio-economic characteristics of the respondents. Logit regression model was used to estimate the determinants of adoption of these practices. The results showed that awareness and adoption of these practices were very high (Awareness of all the practices ranges from 90% to 98.3% while the adoption is from 63.3% to 90%). Factors that positively and significantly influenced adoption by male farmers were income (p=0.01) and extension contact (p=0.1). The conclusion was that men made remarkable contribution in cassava production. It was recommended that Governments at all levels formulate policies aimed at encouraging and motivating male cassava farmers. Provision of loans to male farmers and subsidizing of inputs should be ae necessary. Cassava processing industries should be established to add value and increase income.Keywords: Adoption, Cassava Technologies, Male farmers.

scholarly journals Profitability Analysis of Ginger Value Addition in Abia State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 50-54
Author(s):  
Ndubuisi Chigozirim Onwusiribe ◽  
Chimarauche Peace Amanze ◽  
Chinwendu Oriaku
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Specific Factors ◽  
Cost Implications ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Structured Questionnaire ◽  
Value Added Products

This study analyzed the profitability of ginger value addition in Abia State, Nigeria. This study identified the ginger value-added products common in the area, the cost implications of the value addition process, and the socio-economic and farm-specific factors affecting ginger value addition. A stratified random sampling technique was used to select 60 (sixty) respondents and a well-structured questionnaire was used to collect the necessary data. The results revealed that the value ginger products were dried ginger, salted ginger, ginger flakes, ginger oil, and ginger paste. The factors affecting the profitability of ginger value addition from the linear regression model shows that education, income, capital, and collateral were significant. It is, therefore, recommended that youth and entrepreneurs should invest in ginger value addition as it is profitable and it is a sure way to economic empowerment and fight against hunger. 

scholarly journals Does Value Addition Pay? Evidence from Roasted Meat Processors in Mubi North Local Government Area of Adamawa State

2021 ◽  
pp. 20-29
Author(s):  
Abiodun Emmanuel Awoyemi ◽  
Lambongang Munkaila ◽  
Amaokowaa Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Meat Products ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Value Addition ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Aim: To determine the profitability of adding value to roasted meat by the processors in Mubi-north Local Government Area of Adamawa State. Methodology: Cross sectional data was taken from 70 roasted meat processors through semi-structured questionnaire. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and value addition model. Results: Result of the study revealed that majority (88.57 %) of the roasted meat processors were male who were within the age range of 26 and 55, with most (84.28 %) having formal education. Also, it was found that chicken (720) processing had the highest margin of value addition among five different type of meat captured. More also, processors perceived value addition on roasted meat (suya) to be profitable. The processors reported poor storage facilities and inadequacy of finance for the purchase of input as the most worrisome. Conclusion: It was therefore concluded from the result that, amidst the stated constraints, value addition activity was said to be profitable. However, encouraging the teeming youth to engage in the business of value addition to meat products, provision of cold rooms together with constant power supply and policies that ensure easy access to loans and credit facilities were measures recommended for encouraging processors and improving profitability on suya processing.  

scholarly journals DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD’S POVERTY AMONG CROP FARMERS IN KADUNA STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 529-538
Author(s):  
B. D. Adamu ◽  
F. Tanko ◽  
T. M. Barnabas ◽  
E. U. Adejoh
Keyword(s):  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Study Data ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Extension Agent ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Non Governmental Organizations ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Poverty Status ◽  
Tobit Regression Analysis

This study examined the households’ poverty status among crop farmers in Kaduna State. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 242 farmers for this study. Data were collected through using structured questionnaire with the help of trained enumerators. Descriptive and inferential statistics such as tobit regression and Foster, Greer and Thorbecke (FGT) model was employed in this study. The results showed that the mean age of the respondents was 45 years and were married, mean household size of the farmers was 11 persons, and about (80.6%) had formal education. The poverty situation of the farmers revealed that 51% were poor and the strategies adopted by the farmers to combat poverty were mostly through diversification into commercial farming, increased personal savings and involvement in non-farming activities. Tobit regression analysis revealed that age, household and income negatively influences the poverty status of the farmers, statistically significant at 1%, this implied that, poverty is concentrated among households in the study area. Major constraints encountered by the crop farmers, include high cost of inputs, inadequate credit facilities and inadequate market linkages. In conclusion, poverty incidence had a negative and significant effect on rural crop farmers. It was recommended that farmers should form cooperative societies to access micro loan; farmer should be linked to the urban market through extension agent and media to attract good value for their crops. Government and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) should make farm inputs readily available at a subsidized rate

scholarly journals Households’ Willingness to Pay for Biofuel Gel in Lagos State, Nigeria: A Contingent Valuation Study

2020 ◽  
pp. 35-43
Author(s):  
Daniel A. Olawamide ◽  
Olaniran A. Thompson
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Contingent Valuation Study ◽  
Logit Regression ◽  
Multiple Sampling ◽  
Lagos State ◽  
Valuation Study ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Logit Regression Model ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was carried out to determine the willingness to pay (WTP) for Biofuel gel among households in Lagos State, Nigeria. A total of one hundred and seventy-five households using multiple sampling procedure were interviewed using a well-structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Logit regression model. The study showed that the mean willingness to pay for Biofuel gel was ₦280 (US $0.78) per litre. The study further revealed that there was significant relationship between the socio-economic characteristics of the households and their willingness to pay for biofuel gel. Variables such as bid amount and household income had significant effect on the willingness to pay for biofuel at 1%. Bid amount had a negative coefficient of -0.0233655 on willingness to pay for biofuel gel. The study therefore recommends that price policies can be implemented in the form of price subsidies to foster the consumption of biofuel gel (clean fuels) in the study area, as respondents are more sensitive when it comes to their wallets and had identified high cost of the product as a major constraint for not consuming biofuel gel.

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