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ASSESSMENT OF YAM PRODUCTION TRAINNING NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF NIGER STATE ,NIGERIA

2026-10-24T22:13:40Z

Title: ASSESSMENT OF YAM PRODUCTION TRAINNING NEEDS OF RURAL YOUTH IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF NIGER STATE ,NIGERIA Authors: Shehu, Maimuna; Iranola, Olaniyi Michael; Mohammed, Hassan A Abstract: This study assessed the yam production training needs of rural youth in selected local Government Area of Niger state, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select two hundred and twenty two ( 222) youths engaged in yam production. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire complemented by an interview schedule. Descriptive statistics and Tobit regression analysis were employed for data analysis. The result showed that respondents had a mean age of 27 years ,a mean household size of 5 persons and a mean farming experience of 9 years.77.9% of the respondents were males and 65.2% were married. Educational attainment revealed that 18.9% had primary education as against 44.1% that acquired secondary education .Respondents received training in seed yam production (90.5%),Yam mini-sett technology(88.7%),and marketing system(88.3%). Preferred training needs included yam mini-sett technology storage method and seed yam production .Tobit regression result indicated that age at p<0.05 and income at p<0.10 negatively influenced training needs while farming experience at p<0.01,extension contact at p<0.01 and access to credit at p<0.10 positively and significantly influenced training needs .This study concludes that rural youth remain actively engaged in yam production but require targeted capacity development .It recommends that Government agencies , non governmental organizations (NGOs),and extension services prioritize youth -focused training programmes to increase yam production.

EFFECTS OF AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE ON WELL BEING OF FARMERS IN LAPAI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA.

2026-10-08T02:48:00Z

Title: EFFECTS OF AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE ON WELL BEING OF FARMERS IN LAPAI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA. Authors: Iranola, O.M.; Shehu, M.; Mohammed, H.A. Abstract: The study examined the effects of agricultural cooperative societies on the well-being of farmers in Lapai Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria. The objectives were to, assess the level satisfaction of farmers participating in agricultural cooperative activities, determine the well-being status of farmers, examine the effects of agricultural cooperatives on farmers' well-being,. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 farmers across the selected areas for the study. Questionnaire complemented with an interview schedule ws used to elicit primary information. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Probit regression analysis. The results of the analysis obtained showed that (81.7%) of farmers were satisfied with cooperative participation, with future income security (X̄=5.95) ranking highest among well-being indicators. Also, the Probit regression analysis revealed that improved income, improved livelihood, improved inputs/market access, education, and bargaining power positively influenced farmers' well-being at various probability levels. The model was statistically significant with Pseudo R2 of 0.4733. The study revealed that the most important constraints faced by farmers are corruption among officials (X̄=3.90), limited awareness (X̄=3.88), lack of trust among members (X̄=3.76), and lack of continuity/limited access to information (X̄=2.90), among others. The research conclude a positive impact of agricultural cooperative on farmers and recommended that government and financial institutions should provide low-interest loans and grants to cooperative members, while transparency in financial management and resource distribution should be enhanced to build trust among members and ensure sustainable cooperative participation.

ASSESMENT OF MAIZE PRODUCTION ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME AMONG SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE NIGERIA.

2026-10-08T02:30:05Z

Title: ASSESMENT OF MAIZE PRODUCTION ON HOUSEHOLD INCOME AMONG SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN BOSSO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE NIGERIA. Authors: Shehu, M.; Iranola, O.M. Abstract: The study focused on assessment of the effect of maize production on small-scale farming households in Bosso L.G.ANiger State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used for the selection of 122 smallholder maize farmers for the study. A well-structured questionnaire containing both open- and closed-ended questions was used to collect the data for the study. Descriptive statistics such as percentages and frequencies and multiple regression analysis were used to achieve the objectives of the study. The findings revealed that majority (87%) of the farmers were male, 93% were married, 33.41% were between the age range of 31-40 years, 39.34% had no formal education. On factors affecting maize production, 73.77% have no access to credit, 68.03% have no access to modern farm implements, 88.53% have no access to extension services and 92.62% have no access to irrigation. On the effects of maize production on household income for four years, the result of the multiple regression analysis showed that farm size (coefficient of 0.108), experience (coefficient of 0.039), and age (coefficient of 0.013) were all statistically significant at 1% probability level (< 0.01), while access to modern implements (coefficient of 0.189) was statistically significant at 10% probability level (< 0.10). Identified challenges facing maize farmers within the study area were high cost of inputs, climate change, high interest rate, absence of training programs, and lack of access to market support. Major recommendations were to subsidize farm inputs and modern farm implements, provide a low interest rate, and allocate more land for agricultural purposes.

IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ON BENEFICIARIES- POVERTY STATUS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA: A MIXED- METHODS ASSESSMENT

2026-10-08T01:43:13Z

Title: IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT-PROVIDED PROCESSING EQUIPMENT ON BENEFICIARIES- POVERTY STATUS IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA: A MIXED- METHODS ASSESSMENT Authors: Iranola, Olaniyi M.; Maimuna, Shehu Abstract: Ondo state benefited from the Federal Government recipient of credit, and through FADAMA provides support to beneficiaries with food processing and equipment. This study assesses the impact of the benefits of the processing equipment supplied to the beneficiaries on their poverty level. The study popula on consist of 450 beneficiaries. Mul-stage sampling procedure was adopted. Based on the preponderance of processors, purposive sampling was used to sample 11 out of 18 Local government areas across the three senatorial districts within the state. Random sampling technique was used to select 30.2% of the beneficiaries to give a sample size of 136, structured ques onnaire was administered to the respondents by the trained enumerators. Data obtained were analyzed using descrip ve (means, frequency and percentage) and inferen al sta s cs t-test. Findings revealed that majority of the respondents (64.7%) were male with average age 46.9 years, having secondary educa on, mean household of 5 person. It was also observed that majority of the respondents (91.9%), primarily had food processing as their major occupa on. Findings also revealed an Improve poverty reduc on from the lives of the beneficiaries as evident in increase in output (60.3%) and income (58.8%). The study concluded that the assistant received by the beneficiaries in form of processing equipment, has significantly reduced the poverty level of the recipients, and had posi vely impacted on the outputs and income and as well as substan al improvement on their lives. The study recommended among others that more awareness programs and enlightenment campaign should be mounted to sensi ze the populace on the needs to be empowered economically and be self - employed especially in the present economic situa on where there is scarcity of white-collar jobs.