Agriculture http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/87 2026-08-02T21:27:32Z 2026-08-02T21:27:32Z Coker, A. A. A. Sule, B. Akogun, E. O. Adebayo, C. O. Jirgi, A. J. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31773 2026-07-07T09:08:06Z 2019-09-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Impact of Government Spendings and Total Factor Productivity in Agriculture on Nigeria’s Economy: Implications for Africa’s 2025 and 2063 Agenda. Authors: Coker, A. A. A.; Sule, B.; Akogun, E. O.; Adebayo, C. O.; Jirgi, A. J. Abstract: Employing the Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) static model, four economic impact simulations were undertaken, covering current situation and expected standards. These covers crop-based productivity of 4.75% and 20%; government spendings of 2% and 10% to represent current and best practices under each scenario. While the study noted that agricultural expenditure and crop productivities were below par compared to best practices, it established that enhanced total factor productivity for crop sub-sector and government expenditure impacted differently on various economic indicators. Export was the key beneficiary with significant impact of 39.7% and 46.4% under the total factor productivity and government spendings respectively, while prices were dampened with - 3.1% and -3.2% under both parameters respectively. Except for exchange rates and output prices which depreciated, other economic parameters appreciated. Looking beyond Vision 2020 therefore and towards meeting the continental agenda for 2025 and 2063, there is the need to enhance investments into the agriculture sector, through targeted innovative agribusiness financing and investments to complement budgetary sources. It also becomes imperative to enhance total factor productivity in the agriculture sector through technology driven, sustainably and affordable practices. It is also imperative to exploit the synergy among country visions, regional and continental agenda on agriculture investments and productivity enhancement, with the view to effectively harmonizing development efforts within the African continent, towards ensuring that the 21st Century is African Century.

2019-09-01T00:00:00Z Jirgi, A. J. Ojo, M. A Tanko, L. Atomode, P Yisa, E.S Jirgi, D. J. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31770 2026-07-07T08:03:08Z 2009-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Economic analysis of small ruminant production in Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria Authors: Jirgi, A. J.; Ojo, M. A; Tanko, L.; Atomode, P; Yisa, E.S; Jirgi, D. J. Abstract: The paper examined the economic analysis of small ruminant production in Bosso local Government Area of Niger State. Data were collected from a total of 90 respondents using purposive random sampling technique in 2007. Inferential statistics, farm budgeting and regression analysis were used in the analysis of the data. Result of the allocative efficiency index showed that feed cost, labour, other inputs and fixed cost were underutilized. Thus, farmers should increase the use of these resources efficiently in order to enhance profit. This can be achieved by obtaining loans from agricultural banks and by encouraging farmers in the study area to form cooperative.

2009-01-01T00:00:00Z Jirgi, A. J. Jirgi, D. J. Polycarp, M.I Tanko, L. Abubakar, L.Y. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31735 2026-07-02T16:40:15Z 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Allocative efficiency of small-scale poultry production in Bosso Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria. Authors: Jirgi, A. J.; Jirgi, D. J.; Polycarp, M.I; Tanko, L.; Abubakar, L.Y. Abstract: This study examined the allocative efficiency in small-scale broiler production in Bosso Local Government area, Niger state, Nigeria. The primary data for the study were obtained using structured questionnaire administered to 80 randomly sampled poultry farmers. Descriptive statistics and production function using regression model were used to analyse the data. The study revealed that 75% of the variation in output is explained by the variables included in the models. The study also showed that labour and feed were underutilized. The major constraint to poultry production in the study area is inadequate capital. It is recommended that farmers should increase the use of labour and feed resources in order to enhance their profit also, farmers should be encouraged to form cooperatives in order to pool their resources together and improve their capital for increased production.

2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Polycarp, I. M Jirgi, A. J. http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31734 2026-07-02T15:52:07Z 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z

Title: Agricultural finance policies and strategies in Nigeria: Issues and implications for increased outreach Authors: Polycarp, I. M; Jirgi, A. J. Abstract: Since independence in 1960, several agricultural finance-oriented policy instruments have been deployed by government in the quest for agricultural development and reduction of poverty. These policies and strategies include the establishment of Development Finance Institutions (DFIs), special credit schemes as well other regulatory initiatives to enhance bank lending to the agricultural sector. The paper reviews the various policies and strategies as well as the institutional framework on which they are made operational through the activities of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Deposit Money Banks, DFIs, NGOs/MFIs as well as development partners. Achieving the efficacy of policies to attain optimal outreach of agricultural finance products in Nigeria is however faced with several challenges from policy/institutional perspectives, supply- as well as the demand-side. To increase the outreach of agricultural finance in Nigeria calls for an all-inclusive approach through a well articulated financial inclusion strategy, improved supervision of DFIs to entrench corporate governance, policy consistency, de-risking of the agricultural sector and provision of technical assistance to banks, DFIs, and the farmers as well.

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