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 Savings Level and Investment Behaviour of Cooperative Farmers (Analysis and Prospects) in Jos East Local Government Area, Plateau State

2020 ◽  
pp. 20-26
Author(s):  
Chizea Chizobam Iheoma ◽  
Alamanjo Cosmos Chidiebere
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Easy Access ◽  
Investment Behavior ◽  
Access To Finance ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Plateau State ◽  
Marketing Information ◽  
Investment Behaviour

The study was carried out in Jos East Local government area Plateau state on savings level and investment behavior of cooperative farmers (Assessment and Prospects). A total of 99 respondents were purposively selected and cross-sectional data was collected using structured questionnaires, the data was analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and 4 point Likert scale. Findings showed that 35.4% of the respondents were between the ages brackets of 31-40 years, 58.6% were male. Also, 43.4% of the respondents  saved between 51,000 – 100,000 Naira annually and 40% of the respondents engaged in saving of food stuff which they sell when prices rises to get better price. The findings shows that the savings levels of cooperative farmers are low; also better investment should be harnessed to improve the income of the farmers. Cooperative societies are meant to provide marketing information, easy access to finance and other support to their members, but from our findings this is yet to be achieved.

Marketing Analysis of Ducks in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
K.A Jatto ◽  
A.S Adeoye ◽  
O.O Oke ◽  
O.S Oke ◽  
O.O Abegunrin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Gini Coefficient ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Market Performance ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Marketing Analysis ◽  
High Level ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study assessed the marketing activities of ducks in Akinyele Local Government Area. The study was carried out in three selected main markets (Ojoo, Moniya, and Shasha). Information was generated from ninety-four (94) duck marketers in the study area using structured questionnaire to determine the socio-economic characteristics of duck sellers, profitability, market performance and problems militating against duck marketing. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Gini coefficient, budgetary analysis and marketing margin. The result showed that 52.1% of respondents were males while about 47.9% of respondents were females. Age range of 40-50 (38.3%) is the majority which means that adult dominate the duck business. Majority of them are married (63.8%), with no formal education (31.9%) and with marketing experience (40.4%) of less than five years. The result of the Gini coefficient was 0.52 which implied that the degree of income inequalities is high in sales revenue of the respondents and hence high level of concentration. Moniya market is more efficient among the other market visited. Duck selling business in Moniya is more profitable as sellers on the average realized gross revenue of ₦280,700; followed by Ojoo, ₦147,582; and Shasha, ₦116,640. The problems encountered include, low patronage, low price, disease infestation, mortality and theft. It was recommended that there should be general awareness of the business as a means of employment which would serve as poverty alleviation in the society. Key words: Market structure, Market performance, Profitability, Ducks

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 An Assessment of Chicken Excreta Management in Poultry Farms in Oyo State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
A. Adejare. Awesome ◽  
Isaac. O. Oyewo
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Waste Disposal ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Poultry Waste ◽  
High Concentration ◽  
Chicken Waste ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The rapid growth in the poultry industry in Nigeria especially in Oyo State, has led to increased generation of chicken excreta. Unfortunately, there has not been a commensurate increase in the quality of chicken excreta management.There is therefore the need to assess existing methods of chicken excreta management in Oyo State with a view to achieving environmentally-friendly and economically-viable waste management methods. A three-stage sampling procedure was used. Oyo State was purposively selected due to its high concentration of chicken farms. For the same reason, two local government areas were also purposively selected:Afijio and I do. Lastly, based on the number of farms in each local government areas (LGAs) 50 and 70 chicken farms were randomly selected from Afijio and Ido LGAs making a total of 120 farms. Out of the 120 copies of the structured questionnaire administered, 101(84.2%) were retrieved. Data were collected on socio-economic characteristics, types of poultry waste generated and poultry waste disposal methods. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, and inferential statistics. Most poultry farmers were male (85.1%) and married (86.4%) with a mean age of 41.0+ 10.8 years while household size was 5.0±1.58.Years of formal education and farming experience were 8±2 years and 8.09±5.87 years respectively .Based on the  responses the following chicken waste disposal methods were evaluated:dumping on vacant lands (47%), using  as manure (50.7%) and selling  (29%). The management methods evaluated in the study area had adverse environmental effects.

scholarly journals Investigation of the perception of climate change among arable crop farmers in Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (12) ◽  
pp. 2089-2094
Author(s):  
O.G. Ogunwale ◽  
O.O. Abegunrin ◽  
B.H. Ugege ◽  
A.A. Tunde-Francis ◽  
O.O. Oyewole
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Women Farmers ◽  
Extension Agents ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Arable Crop ◽  
The Government ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study was designed to investigate the perception of climate change among arable crop farmers in Akinyele local government area of Oyo state, Nigeria using a well-structured questionnaire for data acquisition. Descriptive and inferential (chi-square) statistics were used to analyze the data.. The study revealed that majority of the respondents (50.8%) were between the ages of 40-49years and majority of them (85.8%) are married with household size of 7-10 persons. The study further revealed that (33.3%) of the respondents had no formal education while, (42.5%) of the respondents had a farming experience of 16years and above. However, it also shows that majority of the respondents are aware of the effect and causes of climate change. Significant association exists between marital status (x2=68.426, P=0.000), family size (X2=25.777, P=0.012) and perceived effect of climate change. The study therefore recommended that the government and extension agents should enlighten the women farmers more about climate change and should also help in making them adapt excellently to climate change.

scholarly journals Effect of Importation Ban on Rice Production in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
pp. 36-44
Author(s):  
E. O. Owoade ◽  
M. B. Umar ◽  
M. Abubakar ◽  
A. L. Abdulhakeem ◽  
I. Y. Lailai
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
New Ideas ◽  
The Government ◽  
Water Pumps ◽  
Age Range

Aim: The study was conducted to evaluate the effect of the importation ban on rice production in Bade Local Government Area of Yobe State, Nigeria. Methodology: A two-stage sampling procedure was used to select 110 respondents. The study used a structured questionnaire and oral interview to collect data from rice farmers on socioeconomic characteristics, change in input utilization, access to factors of production, adoption of new ideas and practices, and change in rice production. Data were analyzed using means, frequency counts, percentages, correlation analysis and z-test. The study was conducted between February and June in the year 2021. Results: The findings revealed that 36.6% of the respondents were within the age range of 31-40 years while the mean age was 38.62 years. The majority (90.1%) were males and the majority (80.2%) were married. Only 14.9% of the respondents did not acquire formal education. There was a great increase in the utilisation of herbicides (mean=4.47), water pumps (mean=4.58), fertilizers (mean =4.62) and seeds (mean =4.79). Access to credits (mean =1.27), pesticides (mean =1.56), knapsack sprayers (mean =1.71), water pumps (mean =1.76), fertilizers (mean =1.81) and farmlands (mean =1.89) was high but access to subsidies (mean =0.70) and extension services (mean =0.69) was low. There was significant positive correlation between age (r=0.56, p=0.00), income, (r=0.43, p= 0.00), size of farm holding, (r=0.30, p= 0.02), household size (r=0.23, p= 0.02), change in input utilisation (r=0.22, p=0.03) and change in rice production. A significant difference existed between the quantity of rice produced before the ban and after the ban (z=-4.54, p˂0.05). Conclusion: The importation ban policy of the Federal Government of Nigeria caused a substantial increase in paddy rice production. The study recommended that the government proactive measure on rice importation ban should be sustained to make the country self-sufficient in rice production.

scholarly journals Breastfeeding Practices and Associated Factors among Mothers of Children Aged 6-23 Months in Konduga Local Government Area, North East Nigeria

2019 ◽  
pp. 94-103
Author(s):  
Adewale M. Adejugbagbe ◽  
Ikeoluwapo O. Ajayi ◽  
Olubunmi P. Oki
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Health Facility ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Female Child ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
North East ◽  
Breastfeeding Practices ◽  
Breastfeeding Practice

Aims: To assess knowledge and practices of breastfeeding as well as identify associated factors among mothers of children aged 6-23 months in Konduga Local Government Area (LGA) in Borno State, Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among mothers of children aged 6 to 23 months. Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in Konduga LGA of Borno State, Nigeria in August, 2018. Methodology: The study focused on 224 mothers of children aged 6-23 months that have ever assessed the health facility for Micronutrient Powder (MNP) supplementation for their index child. A semi-structured interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to assess socio-demographic characteristics of respondents, knowledge of breastfeeding and their practices of breastfeeding. A point was assigned to correct response to each of the two questions used to assess breastfeeding practices, and respondents with two points were categorized as those with effective breastfeeding practice. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test and logistics regression, with the level of significance set at 0.05. Results: A total of 224 respondents were approached for interview and 218 responded, giving a response rate of 97%. Forty-six (21%) of the respondents knew that it is not appropriate to give semi-solid food or water to child that is 4 months old, and 98 (45%) knew that breastfeeding should not be discontinued for a child that is one year of age. Sixty-one (28%) of the respondents practice effective breastfeeding, which was significantly predicted by having formal education (AOR=14.0, 95% CI= 4.0 – 48.6), having a spouse that is educated (AOR=6.0, 95% CI= 2.1- 17.6) and having a male child (AOR=3.2, 95% CI= 1.3 – 8.0). Conclusions: The study findings suggest that effective breastfeeding practice is low among the study participants particularly among the less educated and those having a female child. Interventions targeted at strengthening Infant and Young Child Feeding counseling in the health facility and community are recommended.

scholarly journals Analysis of Onion Marketing Structure in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Auwal Ahmed ◽  
Abdulazeez Idris ◽  
Maurice David Chinda
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Sampling Frame ◽  
Average Family Size ◽  
Security Challenges ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
Cost Of Transportation

This study analyzed the structure of onion marketing in Yola North Local Government Area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Data were collected from Jimeta Modern market, Old market and Yola by-pass market based on the existing sampling frame. Descriptive statistics, Gini index and Marketing efficiency were the analytical tools employed. The results revealed that majority (92.5%) of the respondents were male, 62.5% were married with an average family size of 4 persons per household and 52.5% had some level of formal education with a mean marketing experience of 10 years. The average sales recorded per month for wholesalers and retailers were N2,888,000.00 and N372,237.50 respectively, while their respective net incomes per month were N234,610.00 and N35,743.73 respectively. The value of Gini coefficient for wholesalers and retailers were 0.47 and 0.52 respectively, an indication of inequality in earnings among the marketers due to high market concentration resulting to poor market structure. The results further revealed that onion marketing is inefficient in the study area with marketing efficiency scores of 8.82% and 10.62% for wholesalers and retailers respectively. The Return on Investment (ROI) for wholesalers and retailers were N0.081 and N0.096 respectively with retailers having relatively higher ROI. Lack of credit facilities (80%), high cost of transportation (73%) and security challenges (42.5%) were identified as the major problems affecting onion marketers in the area. The study recommends that government should expand its anchor borrower scheme program to include marketers in order to enable them expand their business and improve marketing efficiency.

scholarly journals Effects of banditry on income and livelihoods of yam marketers in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 163-178
Author(s):  
U. Mohammed ◽  
I.S. Umar ◽  
R.S. Olaleye ◽  
J.J. Pelemo ◽  
B.S. Ahmad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Local Government Area ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Frequency Count ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Income Generating Activities ◽  
Status Index ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study was on effects of banditry on income and livelihoods of yam marketers in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, Nigeria. Banditry is one the major confronting production and marketing of yam in Shiroro Local Government of Niger State. The activities on banditry over the years have paralysed economic activities since majority of the populace derived their livelihood from farming. The menace posed by banditry has affected rural populace income livelihood thereby making them sojourning in the neighbouring Local Government Area. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 197 of yam marketers. Data were collected using structured  questionnaire and interview scheduled. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics (percentages, frequency, count and mean), multiple regression and livelihoods status index. The results revealed that majority of respondents were male with long year of experience in yam marketing. The coefficient of low participation on weekly contribution (Adashi) (1.9823.93) was negatively significant at 10% level of probability. Also, 84.8% of the respondents in the study area were of very low livelihood status. Displacement of yam marketers from their native markets to nearby markets (x̅=2.42) and rising of the price of yam stead (x̅=2.20) were the major constraints faced by yam  marketers. It was recommended that yam marketers should diversify into other income generating activities in order to improve their livelihood status and government should collaborate with village heads for provision of security for yam marketers.

scholarly journals Assessment of the challenges of nomadic farming activities in Daura agricultural zone of Katsina State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 48 (2) ◽  
pp. 200-209
Author(s):  
A. Aruwayo ◽  
S. S Adeola ◽  
U. Ibrahim
Keyword(s):  
Local Government ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Living Standards ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Veterinary Services ◽  
Multi Stage ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Nomads have been credited to be the producers the chunk of the ruminants in Nigeria yet  have been greatly marginalized. This study assessed the challenges of nomadic activities in  selected four Local Government Areas (LGA) comprising of Daura, Sandamu, Dutsi and  Mai'adua in Daura Agricultural Zone of Katsina State, Nigeria. A Multi-stage sampling  procedure was employed in the selection of 60 nomads in the study area. Using a well structured questionnaire, information was gathered from the selected respondents with the  help of trained enumerators. The information collected include socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, types of animals kept by them as well as the challenges they  faced in the process of carrying out nomadic activities. The information obtained from them  was analyzed using descriptive statistics. The study revealed that the major age group is 61- 70 years and about 37% of the respondents have no form of formal education. Most of the  nomads keep more cattle (63% having more than 200 heads) and less of camel and goats  (77% and 88% having less than 50 camels and goats respectively). The major challenges they face are disease and pest attack (90%), insecurity (60%) and inadequate water (83%).  A request for accessible veterinary services, adequate security, and a model school designed  to meet the peculiarity of the nomads was made. The study concludes that establishment of  ranches will improve output and better living standards among the nomads. The study  recommends from the response in the research that training in modern animal rearing  systems and ranching should be vigorously pursued.     Les nomades ont été crédités d'être les producteurs de la part des ruminants au Nigeria, mais ils ont été fortement marginalisés. Cette étude a évalué les défis des activités nomades dans quatre zones de gouvernement local (LGA) sélectionnées comprenant Daura, Sandamu, Dutsi et Mai'adua dans la zone agricole de Daura dans l'État de Katsina, au Nigéria. Une procédure d'échantillonnage en plusieurs étapes a été utilisée dans la sélection de 60 nomades dans la zone d'étude. À l'aide d'un questionnaire bien structuré, l'information a été recueillie auprès des répondants sélectionnés à l'aide de recensements formés. Les informations recueillies comprennent les caractéristiques socio-économiques des agriculteurs, les types d'animaux qu'ils ont gardés ainsi que les défis auxquels ils ont été confrontés dans le processus de réalisation d'activités nomades. Les informations obtenues à partir d'eux ont été analysées à l'aide de statistiques descriptives. L'étude a révélé que le groupe d'âge principal est âgé de 61 à 70 ans et qu'environ 37 % des répondants n'ont aucune forme d'éducation formelle. La plupart des nomades gardent plus de bovins (63 % ont plus de 200 têtes) et moins de chameaux et de chèvres (77 % et 88 % ont moins de 50 chameaux et chèvres respectivement). Les principaux défis auxquels ils sont confrontés sont les attaques de maladies et de ravageurs (90 %), l'insécurité (60 %) et l'insuffisance de l'eau (83 %). Une demande de services vétérinaires accessibles, une sécurité adéquate et une école modèle conçue pour répondre à la particularité des nomades ont été faites. L'étude conclut que l'établissement de ranchs améliorera la production et l'amélioration du niveau de vie des nomades. L'étude recommande, d'après la réponse de la recherche, que la formation aux systèmes modernes d'élevage soit vigoureusement poursuivie.

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