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Economics of Poultry Egg Production under two Managemnt Systems in Ogun State, Nigeria

This study examined the economics of poultry egg production under different management systems. T... more This study examined the economics of poultry egg production under different management systems. The study was conducted in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State in 2008. The data were obtained through administration of questionnaire on 60 respondents. The data collected were analysed through a combination of descriptive statistics, budgetary techniques, profitability ratios and multiple regression analysis. The study results showed that the Gross Margin under battery cage system per bird / year was N8, 089.56, while the Net Farm Income per bird / year was N1, 773. 17. Under deep litter system, the Gross Margin per bird / year was N1, 404.09, while the Net Farm Income per bird / year was N1,029.43. The regression result showed that educational qualification (α=0.10), total feed used (α=0.05), total labour used (α=0.05), and the stock size (α=0.01), were significant determinants affecting the quantity of egg produced. The study concluded that poultry egg production under battery c...

Dietary diversity, nutritional status, and agricultural commercialization: evidence from adult men of rural farm households

Dialogues in Health

Access to healthy and affordable diet hinged on the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 2... more Access to healthy and affordable diet hinged on the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 2, higher productivity and, economic prosperity while it is difficult for a poorly nourished people to achieve optimum production of goods and services. This study assessed whether dietary diversity (DD) and nutritional status of adult men are associated with crop commercialization index (CCI) levels of agricultural households in two states of Southwestern Nigeria. This research utilized 352 farm households, comprising 277 adult male members. The individual version of dietary diversity score (DDS) of 9 food groups was used to calculate adult men’s DDS over a 24-h recall. Anthropometric data was obtained using body mass index (BMI) while CCI levels was estimated for each agricultural household. Logistic regression and ordered logit models were used to examine the determinants of adult men’s dietary diversity and nutritional status respectively. Hundred percent of adult men consumed starchy staples, with 11.2% consuming egg, 5.8% milk and milk products and 0.4% consuming organ meat over 24-h recall. Adult men of CCI 2 and CCI 4 agricultural households recorded overweight prevalence of &gt;20% in Ogun state while the association between DDS and CCI was statistically insignificant suggesting that being a member of any of the CCI households may not guarantee the consumption of healthy diets among adult men. From Logit regression analysis, it is more likely for adult men with higher farm size to attain the minimum DDS of 4 food groups than those with smaller size of farmland (OR = 4.78; 95% CI: 1.94, 11.76; p = 0.001). The age, farm experience, and cassava marketing experience were positively related to the likelihood of obtaining the minimum DDS. For adult men to achieve a healthy diet, their diet pattern must incorporate a more diversified intake of food from different food groups capable of improving their nutritional status. This study emphasized the need for relevant stakeholders to provide adequate nutrition knowledge intervention programmes capable of improving the diets and nutrition of adult men and other members of farm households.

Multivariate Probit Analysis of Factors Predisposing Cocoa Farmers to Pesticide Toxicity in Nigeria

The study investigated the factors predisposing cocoa farmers to pesticide toxicity in Nigeria. A... more The study investigated the factors predisposing cocoa farmers to pesticide toxicity in Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 390 respondents from five geo-political zones where cocoa is commercially grown in Nigeria. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate probit (MVP) model. Results revealed that cocoa farming was dominated by male farmers (76.6%), literate (88.3%) with a mean age of 49±9.63 years and household size of 10±4.78. The study further revealed that majority of the farmers were exposed to pesticide toxicity through their skin (84.6%), eyes (49.4%), mouth (54.3%) and lungs (58%). Results of the multivariate probit model revealed that the significant factors predisposing cocoa farmers to toxicity through skin (dermal) were period of pesticide application, use of personal protective clothing and pesticide packaging; through eyes were training, use of PPE, weather condition and pesticid...

Assessing the determinants of agricultural commercialization and challenges confronting cassava farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria

Journal of Socioeconomics and Development

This study assesses the agricultural commercialization levels, determinants, and challenges confr... more This study assesses the agricultural commercialization levels, determinants, and challenges confronting smallholder cassava farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. This study was conducted in Oyo State, Nigeria using cross-sectional data from 211 smallholder cassava farmers and employing multi-stage sampling procedures. Descriptive statistics, Crop Commercialization Index (CCI), and Ordered Logit Model (OLM) were used to analyze the data collected. The results revealed that 83.9% of the cassava farmers participated in the commercialization of their cassava roots while the remaining farmers were non-participants. The greatest challenge faced by the cassava farmers in the study area was the incessant attacks by the Fulani herdsmen (destroying growing cassava on the farm) while other challenges included cassava cyclical gluts and poor access road. Moreover, OLM revealed that age, farm size, cassava marketing experience and distance to market had significant influence on commercialization levels...

Food Security in Nigeria: Impetus for Growth and Development

One of the most important and crucial debates in the world today is how to provide sufficient foo... more One of the most important and crucial debates in the world today is how to provide sufficient food for over seven billion people in the world. In 2019, 690 million people were suffering from hunger globally while about 135 million people in 55 countries and territories were suffering from acute food insecurity with Africa accounting for 73 million of this figure. Food insecurity is one of the major challenges of most African governments occasioned by an increasing number of people living in extreme poverty, high-level corruption, incidences of conflicts/terrorism, low level of human capital and unfavorable climate change in the region. Nigeria has the highest number of people living in extreme poverty globally. The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) rank of Nigeria has been on the increase since 2013 while it was ranked 94th among 113 countries in 2019. Nigeria is facing the challenge of food insecurity, especially in the northeastern and north-central states where conflicts/insurgen...

Three decades of fighting against hunger in Africa: Progress, challenges and opportunities

World Nutrition, 2020

Tackling hunger is a challenge for many African governments because of its endemic nature on the ... more Tackling hunger is a challenge for many African governments because of its endemic nature on the continent. Many African countries have found it difficult to achieve significant reductions in hunger and malnutrition since 1990. In this paper, we review the progress of African countries in the fight against hunger over the past three decades, using the Global Hunger Index (GHI) scores. Ghana had the best GHI improvement (-53.1%) while Zimbabwe and Central African Republic had slightly increased GHI scores (+1.6%). Within this time period, few countries had significant reductions in their GHI scores, while some suffered increases. Furthermore, in assessing the three indicators of GHI: (i) prevalence of undernourishment (percent population), (ii) prevalence of stunting in children (%) and (iii) prevalence of wasting in children (%), we found that no country in Africa was able to achieve all three targets. Six countries (Tunisia, Ghana, South Africa, Morocco, Mauritius and Algeria) were...

Technical efficiency of maize production in Ogun State, Nigeria

Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics, Feb 28, 2015

This study examined the technical efficiency of maize production in Ogun State, Nigeria. Primary ... more This study examined the technical efficiency of maize production in Ogun State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected for this study using a multistage sampling technique to select 100 maize farmers from the study area. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and stochastic production frontier. The socioeconomic characteristics of respondents as evident from the data analysis revealed that 73% were males with an average age of 50.1 years. Most (85%) of them were married with average household size of 6 people. Also, 89.0% had below secondary school education and 84.8% were full time farmers while 55.0% were engaged in inter-cropping activities. The mean total variable cost per hectare was estimated as ₦109,599.17 per year while the mean total revenue per hectare was ₦111,436.00. The gross margin per hectare was estimated as ₦1, 836.83. The significant variables affecting maize production were seeds (α0.05), herbicide (α0.10), labour (α0.01), and farm size (α0.05), while the factors affecting inefficiency were household size (α0.05) and educational level (α0.01). The study recommended that provision should be made by governments and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector to provide farmers with access to affordable inputs such as seed, herbicides as well as making provision for alternative source of family labour.

Economic Effect of Malaria on Artisanal Fish Production in a Coastal Area of Nigeria

Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 2015

This study investigated the economic effect of malaria on artisanal fish production in Lagos Stat... more This study investigated the economic effect of malaria on artisanal fish production in Lagos State, Nigeria. A total of 120 fisher folks households were sampled through a multi-stage random sampling procedure. Primary data which were obtained through administration of structured questionnaire was used for this study. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Cost of Illness (COI) approach and ordinary least square (OLS) regression analysis. The study found that 1.67% of the sampled respondent used only mosquito coil as preventive measure while 41.67% of the respondents used a combination of mosquito coil, insecticide and immunization as preventive measures to avert the possible occurrence of malaria among their household members. The mean COI among the fisher folks’ households was ₦109, 995.85 per year, out of which 31.6% was spent on drugs and herbs, 15.5% on hospital consultancy fees while the time cost of illness of both the sick person and the caretaker were 28.4% and...

Profitability and Adoption of Watermelon Technologies by Farmers in Moro Local Government of Kwara State, Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Science, 2013

The study was carried out to determine the adoption rate of watermelon as an alternative crop to ... more The study was carried out to determine the adoption rate of watermelon as an alternative crop to the melon the farmers in Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State Nigeria are used to grow traditionally. Unfortunately, melon had remained a poor marketing commodity over a long period of time due to price fluctuation. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and gross margin. The results indicate that the majority (80.87%; n = 93) trained in year 2007 are still active in watermelon cultivation. The adoption of watermelon technologies was influenced by extension packaging styles, compatibility with known methods of melon cultivation, relative advantages, good market price and ready market. Budgetary analysis revealed a profitability of watermelon with gross margin of ₦253,850.00 per hectare. The benefit/cost ratio (BCR) was 3:1. The study identified poor extension visit to the farmers after the training. It therefore recommended that the local government should acquire more tractors for hiring to the farmers while subsidy is required in other to reduce the cost of land clearing. Finally, government should as a matter of urgency repair, grade and open up more road network that will facilitating easy transportation of farm produce and reduce cost of transportation.

Can food calorie be an index for poverty in a rural economy? An extrapolation from farm households in Ogun State, Nigeria

International Journal of Consumer Studies, 2011

Page 1. Can food calorie be an index for poverty in a rural economy? An extrapolation from farm h... more

Technical Efficiency and Technology Gap Ratio in Cocoa Production in Nigeria: A Stochastic Metafrontier-Tobit (Sm-Tobit) Approach

Research on World Agricultural Economy, 2021

The study analysed the technical efficiency and technology gap ratio in cocoa production in Niger... more The study analysed the technical efficiency and technology gap ratio in cocoa production in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 390 cocoa farmers from three zones where cocoa is commercially grown in Nigeria. Separate stochastic frontier models were estimated for farmers in Kwara, Edo and Ondo States, along with a metafrontier model to obtain alternative estimates for the technical efﬁciencies of farmers in the different states. Subsequently, a Tobit model was used to access the factors influencing cocoa production in the study area. Results revealed that, the average technical efficiency level was 0.685 for the pooled sample, 0.506, 0.837 and 0.713 for Kwara, Edo and Ondo States respectively, suggesting that there is substantial scope to improve cocoa production in Nigeria. The mean MTR values of 0.506, 0.837 and 0.712 for Kwara, Edo and Ondo States respectively, implied that Edo State was more technically efficient than other states in the study area. The ...

DIB SDG paper full text final Dec. 2019 Vol27.pdf

The dataset describes the status of African countries on theattainment of Sustainable Development... more The dataset describes the status of African countries on theattainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Datasets on SDG Index (SDGI) scores and other selected variables were compiled from relevant secondary sources. Graphical illustrations were used to describe the type of association existing between the SDGI scores and each of the selected variables to corroborate [1]. Further rigorous statistical analysis can be carried out using these data, in conjunction with other datasets to establish scientifically proven cause and effect relationships among the variables.

Ogun State, Nigeriaijcs_1046 688..695

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Socio-Economic Assessment Of Insecticide Use In Cowpea (vigna unguiculata l. walp) production in kano and ogun states, nigeria

Cowpea productivity has been known to increase with insecticide application. However, insecticide... more Cowpea productivity has been known to increase with insecticide application. However, insecticide use has been found to have the potential of imposing hazards on the users. This study therefore attempted to assess the socioeconomic effects of insecticide use in cowpea production using Kano and Ogun states as study areas. A total of 100 respondents were selected and interviewed from each state, through the simple random sampling procedure. This gives an overall sample size of two hundred (200) respondents for the two states. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, OLS regression analysis, Logit Regression Model, Linear Programming and the concept of Total Economic Value (TEV) to determine economic and social cost / benefits of insecticide use in cowpea production. From the primary and secondary data collected, the following major findings emerged: Majority of the cowpea farmers were males, with a mean age of 46 years. The average farm size was 2.02 hectares. The fa...

Comparative technical efficiency of pond fish production under two management systems in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria

This study compared the technical efficiency of fish production under two management systems in A... more This study compared the technical efficiency of fish production under two management systems in Abeokuta metropolis, Ogun state, Nigeria. Primary data for this study were collected from forty-five fish farmers using earthen pond and thirty fish farmers using concrete pond through simple random sampling technique and complete enumeration techniques respectively. The Stochastic Frontier production function was employed for the determination of the technical efficiency of the fish farmers. Results revealed an average age of 44years and 46years for operators of concrete and earthen pond technologies respectively. They were mostly males and educated. There was a fairly high but almost equal technical efficiency scores in fish production for concrete (0.6429) and earthen pond (0.6432. Significant variables affecting fish production in concrete pond were stock size (α0.01) and feed (α0.05), while the factors affecting inefficiency was gender. For earthen pond technology the factors were po...

Estimation of Cost of Treating Malaria Among Arable Crop Farming Households in Niger State, Nigeria

This study estimated the economic cost of malaria and determined production and malaria related f... more This study estimated the economic cost of malaria and determined production and malaria related factors affecting farm revenue. A multi-stage random sampling method was used to select one hundred and twenty eight arable crop farming households from whom data were collected for the study. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, arithmetic indices, t-test of difference of two means and Ordinary Least square (OLS) regression method. The results revealed that an average household had nine members. About 6.5% of sampled households sought health care in the government hospitals, while 30.5 and 20% of the sampled households patronised patent medicines stores and traditional carers respectively. The sum of N7,415.41k was incurred as economic cost of malaria per household per annum in the study area. Farm size, hired labour, combined malaria treatment costs and days lost to malaria attack were significant factors affecting Farm Revenue. The study recommended priority atten...

Dietary diversity, environment and health-related factors of under-five children: evidence from cassava commercialization households in rural South-West Nigeria

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Diverse and quality diets are crucial to sustainable growth and development of under-five childre... more Diverse and quality diets are crucial to sustainable growth and development of under-five children, especially those of rural farming households. This study investigated the dietary diversity, environment, and health-related factors of young children. The study employed the use of cross-sectional survey data from 140 under-five children of cassava farming households in Ogun and Oyo states, SouthWest Nigeria. The study estimated factors influencing dietary diversity of under-five children and assessed children dietary diversity, and the availability of some environment and health-related factors of the farming households. The findings indicated that 98.7% and 97.5% of children consumed grains, with roots and tubers while 36.7% and 36.3% consumed legumes in Ogun and Oyo states respectively. The results also found that 48.6% of children sampled met the minimum cutoff point of 4 food groups with dietary diversity mean score of 3.28. The logit regression analysis indicated that child's age, mothers' age, distance to farm, and food expenditure were among the significant determinants of children dietary diversity. Therefore, this study seeks the collaborative efforts of stakeholders in providing nutrition-sensitive intervention programs for household members, especially mothers and young children in order to promote consumption of diversified diets and enhance healthy living of rural farming households.

Economics of Rabbit Production in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production

This study was aimed at examining the economic profitability of rabbit production based on the hy... more This study was aimed at examining the economic profitability of rabbit production based on the hypothesis that the low level of production may likely be a consequence of low profitability of the enterprise. Abeokuta South Local Government area was used as a case study. It involved the collection of primary data from a sample of 50 rabbit farmers spread over 10 communities in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The analysis of survey data was done through a combination of descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that most rabbit farmers in Abeokuta were no-professional farmers, who engaged in rabbit production on a part-time basis to supplement their income from other sources such as civil services, trading and craftsmanship. Cost analysis showed that feed cost accounted for as much as 65.7% of total cost (excluding imputed cost of family labour), while fixed inputs amounted to 28% of the cost of production. Other variable inputs accounted for only 4.35% o...

Analysis of Pesticide Use in Cocoa Production in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2013

The study focused on the economic analysis of pesticide use by cocoa farmers in Obafemi Owode Loc... more The study focused on the economic analysis of pesticide use by cocoa farmers in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun state. Specifically, the study determines pesticide use level by cocoa farmers; the relationship between cocoa output and level inputs used and problems faced by the farmers with the use of pesticides were also determined. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics to examine the socioeconomic factors affecting pesticide use. Multiple regression analysis technique was adopted for determining the relationship between dependent and independent variable. Primary data were collected from fifty (50) cocoa farmers with the aid of well structured questionnaire as interview guide. The study revealed that cocoa production was more popular among illiterate farmers who constituted 40 percent of the respondents and majority of them were males with an average age of 61 years. The cocoa farmers had average of 14 people per household with an average farming exp...

Response to Claudio Schuftan on “Three decades of fighting against hunger in Africa: Progress, challenges and opportunities”

by IDRIS AYINDE and Oluwaseun A otekunrin

World Nutrition

Economics of Poultry Egg Production under two Managemnt Systems in Ogun State, Nigeria

This study examined the economics of poultry egg production under different management systems. T... more This study examined the economics of poultry egg production under different management systems. The study was conducted in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State in 2008. The data were obtained through administration of questionnaire on 60 respondents. The data collected were analysed through a combination of descriptive statistics, budgetary techniques, profitability ratios and multiple regression analysis. The study results showed that the Gross Margin under battery cage system per bird / year was N8, 089.56, while the Net Farm Income per bird / year was N1, 773. 17. Under deep litter system, the Gross Margin per bird / year was N1, 404.09, while the Net Farm Income per bird / year was N1,029.43. The regression result showed that educational qualification (α=0.10), total feed used (α=0.05), total labour used (α=0.05), and the stock size (α=0.01), were significant determinants affecting the quantity of egg produced. The study concluded that poultry egg production under battery c...

Dietary diversity, nutritional status, and agricultural commercialization: evidence from adult men of rural farm households

Dialogues in Health

Access to healthy and affordable diet hinged on the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 2... more Access to healthy and affordable diet hinged on the realization of Sustainable Development Goal 2, higher productivity and, economic prosperity while it is difficult for a poorly nourished people to achieve optimum production of goods and services. This study assessed whether dietary diversity (DD) and nutritional status of adult men are associated with crop commercialization index (CCI) levels of agricultural households in two states of Southwestern Nigeria. This research utilized 352 farm households, comprising 277 adult male members. The individual version of dietary diversity score (DDS) of 9 food groups was used to calculate adult men’s DDS over a 24-h recall. Anthropometric data was obtained using body mass index (BMI) while CCI levels was estimated for each agricultural household. Logistic regression and ordered logit models were used to examine the determinants of adult men’s dietary diversity and nutritional status respectively. Hundred percent of adult men consumed starchy staples, with 11.2% consuming egg, 5.8% milk and milk products and 0.4% consuming organ meat over 24-h recall. Adult men of CCI 2 and CCI 4 agricultural households recorded overweight prevalence of &gt;20% in Ogun state while the association between DDS and CCI was statistically insignificant suggesting that being a member of any of the CCI households may not guarantee the consumption of healthy diets among adult men. From Logit regression analysis, it is more likely for adult men with higher farm size to attain the minimum DDS of 4 food groups than those with smaller size of farmland (OR = 4.78; 95% CI: 1.94, 11.76; p = 0.001). The age, farm experience, and cassava marketing experience were positively related to the likelihood of obtaining the minimum DDS. For adult men to achieve a healthy diet, their diet pattern must incorporate a more diversified intake of food from different food groups capable of improving their nutritional status. This study emphasized the need for relevant stakeholders to provide adequate nutrition knowledge intervention programmes capable of improving the diets and nutrition of adult men and other members of farm households.

Multivariate Probit Analysis of Factors Predisposing Cocoa Farmers to Pesticide Toxicity in Nigeria

The study investigated the factors predisposing cocoa farmers to pesticide toxicity in Nigeria. A... more The study investigated the factors predisposing cocoa farmers to pesticide toxicity in Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 390 respondents from five geo-political zones where cocoa is commercially grown in Nigeria. Data were collected with the aid of questionnaire and analysed using descriptive statistics and multivariate probit (MVP) model. Results revealed that cocoa farming was dominated by male farmers (76.6%), literate (88.3%) with a mean age of 49±9.63 years and household size of 10±4.78. The study further revealed that majority of the farmers were exposed to pesticide toxicity through their skin (84.6%), eyes (49.4%), mouth (54.3%) and lungs (58%). Results of the multivariate probit model revealed that the significant factors predisposing cocoa farmers to toxicity through skin (dermal) were period of pesticide application, use of personal protective clothing and pesticide packaging; through eyes were training, use of PPE, weather condition and pesticid...

Assessing the determinants of agricultural commercialization and challenges confronting cassava farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria

Journal of Socioeconomics and Development

This study assesses the agricultural commercialization levels, determinants, and challenges confr... more This study assesses the agricultural commercialization levels, determinants, and challenges confronting smallholder cassava farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. This study was conducted in Oyo State, Nigeria using cross-sectional data from 211 smallholder cassava farmers and employing multi-stage sampling procedures. Descriptive statistics, Crop Commercialization Index (CCI), and Ordered Logit Model (OLM) were used to analyze the data collected. The results revealed that 83.9% of the cassava farmers participated in the commercialization of their cassava roots while the remaining farmers were non-participants. The greatest challenge faced by the cassava farmers in the study area was the incessant attacks by the Fulani herdsmen (destroying growing cassava on the farm) while other challenges included cassava cyclical gluts and poor access road. Moreover, OLM revealed that age, farm size, cassava marketing experience and distance to market had significant influence on commercialization levels...

Food Security in Nigeria: Impetus for Growth and Development

One of the most important and crucial debates in the world today is how to provide sufficient foo... more One of the most important and crucial debates in the world today is how to provide sufficient food for over seven billion people in the world. In 2019, 690 million people were suffering from hunger globally while about 135 million people in 55 countries and territories were suffering from acute food insecurity with Africa accounting for 73 million of this figure. Food insecurity is one of the major challenges of most African governments occasioned by an increasing number of people living in extreme poverty, high-level corruption, incidences of conflicts/terrorism, low level of human capital and unfavorable climate change in the region. Nigeria has the highest number of people living in extreme poverty globally. The Global Food Security Index (GFSI) rank of Nigeria has been on the increase since 2013 while it was ranked 94th among 113 countries in 2019. Nigeria is facing the challenge of food insecurity, especially in the northeastern and north-central states where conflicts/insurgen...

Three decades of fighting against hunger in Africa: Progress, challenges and opportunities

World Nutrition, 2020

Tackling hunger is a challenge for many African governments because of its endemic nature on the ... more Tackling hunger is a challenge for many African governments because of its endemic nature on the continent. Many African countries have found it difficult to achieve significant reductions in hunger and malnutrition since 1990. In this paper, we review the progress of African countries in the fight against hunger over the past three decades, using the Global Hunger Index (GHI) scores. Ghana had the best GHI improvement (-53.1%) while Zimbabwe and Central African Republic had slightly increased GHI scores (+1.6%). Within this time period, few countries had significant reductions in their GHI scores, while some suffered increases. Furthermore, in assessing the three indicators of GHI: (i) prevalence of undernourishment (percent population), (ii) prevalence of stunting in children (%) and (iii) prevalence of wasting in children (%), we found that no country in Africa was able to achieve all three targets. Six countries (Tunisia, Ghana, South Africa, Morocco, Mauritius and Algeria) were...

Technical efficiency of maize production in Ogun State, Nigeria

Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics, Feb 28, 2015

This study examined the technical efficiency of maize production in Ogun State, Nigeria. Primary ... more This study examined the technical efficiency of maize production in Ogun State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected for this study using a multistage sampling technique to select 100 maize farmers from the study area. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and stochastic production frontier. The socioeconomic characteristics of respondents as evident from the data analysis revealed that 73% were males with an average age of 50.1 years. Most (85%) of them were married with average household size of 6 people. Also, 89.0% had below secondary school education and 84.8% were full time farmers while 55.0% were engaged in inter-cropping activities. The mean total variable cost per hectare was estimated as ₦109,599.17 per year while the mean total revenue per hectare was ₦111,436.00. The gross margin per hectare was estimated as ₦1, 836.83. The significant variables affecting maize production were seeds (α0.05), herbicide (α0.10), labour (α0.01), and farm size (α0.05), while the factors affecting inefficiency were household size (α0.05) and educational level (α0.01). The study recommended that provision should be made by governments and other stakeholders in the agricultural sector to provide farmers with access to affordable inputs such as seed, herbicides as well as making provision for alternative source of family labour.

Economic Effect of Malaria on Artisanal Fish Production in a Coastal Area of Nigeria

Agricultura Tropica et Subtropica, 2015

This study investigated the economic effect of malaria on artisanal fish production in Lagos Stat... more This study investigated the economic effect of malaria on artisanal fish production in Lagos State, Nigeria. A total of 120 fisher folks households were sampled through a multi-stage random sampling procedure. Primary data which were obtained through administration of structured questionnaire was used for this study. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Cost of Illness (COI) approach and ordinary least square (OLS) regression analysis. The study found that 1.67% of the sampled respondent used only mosquito coil as preventive measure while 41.67% of the respondents used a combination of mosquito coil, insecticide and immunization as preventive measures to avert the possible occurrence of malaria among their household members. The mean COI among the fisher folks’ households was ₦109, 995.85 per year, out of which 31.6% was spent on drugs and herbs, 15.5% on hospital consultancy fees while the time cost of illness of both the sick person and the caretaker were 28.4% and...

Profitability and Adoption of Watermelon Technologies by Farmers in Moro Local Government of Kwara State, Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural Science, 2013

The study was carried out to determine the adoption rate of watermelon as an alternative crop to ... more The study was carried out to determine the adoption rate of watermelon as an alternative crop to the melon the farmers in Moro Local Government Area, Kwara State Nigeria are used to grow traditionally. Unfortunately, melon had remained a poor marketing commodity over a long period of time due to price fluctuation. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and gross margin. The results indicate that the majority (80.87%; n = 93) trained in year 2007 are still active in watermelon cultivation. The adoption of watermelon technologies was influenced by extension packaging styles, compatibility with known methods of melon cultivation, relative advantages, good market price and ready market. Budgetary analysis revealed a profitability of watermelon with gross margin of ₦253,850.00 per hectare. The benefit/cost ratio (BCR) was 3:1. The study identified poor extension visit to the farmers after the training. It therefore recommended that the local government should acquire more tractors for hiring to the farmers while subsidy is required in other to reduce the cost of land clearing. Finally, government should as a matter of urgency repair, grade and open up more road network that will facilitating easy transportation of farm produce and reduce cost of transportation.

Can food calorie be an index for poverty in a rural economy? An extrapolation from farm households in Ogun State, Nigeria

International Journal of Consumer Studies, 2011

Page 1. Can food calorie be an index for poverty in a rural economy? An extrapolation from farm h... more

Technical Efficiency and Technology Gap Ratio in Cocoa Production in Nigeria: A Stochastic Metafrontier-Tobit (Sm-Tobit) Approach

Research on World Agricultural Economy, 2021

The study analysed the technical efficiency and technology gap ratio in cocoa production in Niger... more The study analysed the technical efficiency and technology gap ratio in cocoa production in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 390 cocoa farmers from three zones where cocoa is commercially grown in Nigeria. Separate stochastic frontier models were estimated for farmers in Kwara, Edo and Ondo States, along with a metafrontier model to obtain alternative estimates for the technical efﬁciencies of farmers in the different states. Subsequently, a Tobit model was used to access the factors influencing cocoa production in the study area. Results revealed that, the average technical efficiency level was 0.685 for the pooled sample, 0.506, 0.837 and 0.713 for Kwara, Edo and Ondo States respectively, suggesting that there is substantial scope to improve cocoa production in Nigeria. The mean MTR values of 0.506, 0.837 and 0.712 for Kwara, Edo and Ondo States respectively, implied that Edo State was more technically efficient than other states in the study area. The ...

DIB SDG paper full text final Dec. 2019 Vol27.pdf

The dataset describes the status of African countries on theattainment of Sustainable Development... more The dataset describes the status of African countries on theattainment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Datasets on SDG Index (SDGI) scores and other selected variables were compiled from relevant secondary sources. Graphical illustrations were used to describe the type of association existing between the SDGI scores and each of the selected variables to corroborate [1]. Further rigorous statistical analysis can be carried out using these data, in conjunction with other datasets to establish scientifically proven cause and effect relationships among the variables.

Ogun State, Nigeriaijcs_1046 688..695

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Socio-Economic Assessment Of Insecticide Use In Cowpea (vigna unguiculata l. walp) production in kano and ogun states, nigeria

Cowpea productivity has been known to increase with insecticide application. However, insecticide... more Cowpea productivity has been known to increase with insecticide application. However, insecticide use has been found to have the potential of imposing hazards on the users. This study therefore attempted to assess the socioeconomic effects of insecticide use in cowpea production using Kano and Ogun states as study areas. A total of 100 respondents were selected and interviewed from each state, through the simple random sampling procedure. This gives an overall sample size of two hundred (200) respondents for the two states. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, OLS regression analysis, Logit Regression Model, Linear Programming and the concept of Total Economic Value (TEV) to determine economic and social cost / benefits of insecticide use in cowpea production. From the primary and secondary data collected, the following major findings emerged: Majority of the cowpea farmers were males, with a mean age of 46 years. The average farm size was 2.02 hectares. The fa...

Comparative technical efficiency of pond fish production under two management systems in Abeokuta Metropolis, Ogun State, Nigeria

This study compared the technical efficiency of fish production under two management systems in A... more This study compared the technical efficiency of fish production under two management systems in Abeokuta metropolis, Ogun state, Nigeria. Primary data for this study were collected from forty-five fish farmers using earthen pond and thirty fish farmers using concrete pond through simple random sampling technique and complete enumeration techniques respectively. The Stochastic Frontier production function was employed for the determination of the technical efficiency of the fish farmers. Results revealed an average age of 44years and 46years for operators of concrete and earthen pond technologies respectively. They were mostly males and educated. There was a fairly high but almost equal technical efficiency scores in fish production for concrete (0.6429) and earthen pond (0.6432. Significant variables affecting fish production in concrete pond were stock size (α0.01) and feed (α0.05), while the factors affecting inefficiency was gender. For earthen pond technology the factors were po...

Estimation of Cost of Treating Malaria Among Arable Crop Farming Households in Niger State, Nigeria

This study estimated the economic cost of malaria and determined production and malaria related f... more This study estimated the economic cost of malaria and determined production and malaria related factors affecting farm revenue. A multi-stage random sampling method was used to select one hundred and twenty eight arable crop farming households from whom data were collected for the study. Data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics, arithmetic indices, t-test of difference of two means and Ordinary Least square (OLS) regression method. The results revealed that an average household had nine members. About 6.5% of sampled households sought health care in the government hospitals, while 30.5 and 20% of the sampled households patronised patent medicines stores and traditional carers respectively. The sum of N7,415.41k was incurred as economic cost of malaria per household per annum in the study area. Farm size, hired labour, combined malaria treatment costs and days lost to malaria attack were significant factors affecting Farm Revenue. The study recommended priority atten...

Dietary diversity, environment and health-related factors of under-five children: evidence from cassava commercialization households in rural South-West Nigeria

Environmental Science and Pollution Research

Diverse and quality diets are crucial to sustainable growth and development of under-five childre... more Diverse and quality diets are crucial to sustainable growth and development of under-five children, especially those of rural farming households. This study investigated the dietary diversity, environment, and health-related factors of young children. The study employed the use of cross-sectional survey data from 140 under-five children of cassava farming households in Ogun and Oyo states, SouthWest Nigeria. The study estimated factors influencing dietary diversity of under-five children and assessed children dietary diversity, and the availability of some environment and health-related factors of the farming households. The findings indicated that 98.7% and 97.5% of children consumed grains, with roots and tubers while 36.7% and 36.3% consumed legumes in Ogun and Oyo states respectively. The results also found that 48.6% of children sampled met the minimum cutoff point of 4 food groups with dietary diversity mean score of 3.28. The logit regression analysis indicated that child's age, mothers' age, distance to farm, and food expenditure were among the significant determinants of children dietary diversity. Therefore, this study seeks the collaborative efforts of stakeholders in providing nutrition-sensitive intervention programs for household members, especially mothers and young children in order to promote consumption of diversified diets and enhance healthy living of rural farming households.

Economics of Rabbit Production in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State Nigeria

Nigerian Journal of Animal Production

This study was aimed at examining the economic profitability of rabbit production based on the hy... more This study was aimed at examining the economic profitability of rabbit production based on the hypothesis that the low level of production may likely be a consequence of low profitability of the enterprise. Abeokuta South Local Government area was used as a case study. It involved the collection of primary data from a sample of 50 rabbit farmers spread over 10 communities in Abeokuta South Local Government Area of Ogun State. The analysis of survey data was done through a combination of descriptive statistical analysis. The results showed that most rabbit farmers in Abeokuta were no-professional farmers, who engaged in rabbit production on a part-time basis to supplement their income from other sources such as civil services, trading and craftsmanship. Cost analysis showed that feed cost accounted for as much as 65.7% of total cost (excluding imputed cost of family labour), while fixed inputs amounted to 28% of the cost of production. Other variable inputs accounted for only 4.35% o...

Analysis of Pesticide Use in Cocoa Production in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria

Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2013

The study focused on the economic analysis of pesticide use by cocoa farmers in Obafemi Owode Loc... more The study focused on the economic analysis of pesticide use by cocoa farmers in Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun state. Specifically, the study determines pesticide use level by cocoa farmers; the relationship between cocoa output and level inputs used and problems faced by the farmers with the use of pesticides were also determined. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics to examine the socioeconomic factors affecting pesticide use. Multiple regression analysis technique was adopted for determining the relationship between dependent and independent variable. Primary data were collected from fifty (50) cocoa farmers with the aid of well structured questionnaire as interview guide. The study revealed that cocoa production was more popular among illiterate farmers who constituted 40 percent of the respondents and majority of them were males with an average age of 61 years. The cocoa farmers had average of 14 people per household with an average farming exp...

Response to Claudio Schuftan on “Three decades of fighting against hunger in Africa: Progress, challenges and opportunities”

by IDRIS AYINDE and Oluwaseun A otekunrin

World Nutrition