http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/39 Agriculture Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:23:18 GMT 2026-08-01T19:23:18Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31775 Title: Assessment of Inputs Accessibility by Beneficiaries of Electronic-Wallet (E- Wallet) Scheme in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Authors: Barnabas, T.M.; Tsado, J.H.; Jirgi, A. J.; Pelemo, ,J. J.; Opara, S.C Abstract: This study assessed the accessibility of inputs by beneficiaries of the E-Wallet Scheme in Kaduna State with specific objective to: identify types and quantities of inputs supplied by the scheme; determine the level of accessibility of inputs (fertilizer, improved seeds and herbicides) by the beneficiaries and challenges faced by beneficiaries in the implementation of the scheme. Data were collected through questionnaire and interview. A total of 240 questionnaires were administered to the beneficiaries in the four Zones of Kaduna State Agricultural Development Program (KADP) namely Birnin-Gwari, Maigana, Lere and Samaru that constitute the study. Descriptive statistics and Likert scale measurement were used to analyze the data. Result of the study revealed that most (65.8%) of the farmers were supplied with one bag of NPK and UREA (50 kg each). About 52.1% were supplied with 20kg of improved maize seed. About 62.1 % and 81.7 % of the respondents had access to NPK fertilizer and improved maize seeds respectively. Access to inputs through the scheme enabled about 30% of the farmers to increase their productivity. Major challenges faced by participants of the scheme include; payment above the stipulated price (51.7%), political influence and change in government policy. It was recommended that the quantity of fertilizer per beneficiary should be increased from two to four bags and there should be strict monitoring to curb increase in prices and sale of the inputs by beneficiaries. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31775 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31774 Title: The Rapid Transformation of The Fish Value Chain in Nigeria: Evidence From Niger State. Authors: Ebiloma, G.; Olatunji, R.; Matthias, T.; Nmadu, J.; Olorunsanya, E.; Baba, K.; Jirgi, A. J.; Tsado, H.; Liverpool-Tasie, S; Reardon, T. Abstract: This Research Paper series is designed to timely disseminate research and policy analytical outputs generated by the USAID funded Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Food Security Policy (FSP) and its Associate Awards. The FSP project is managed by the Food Security Group (FSG) of the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics (AFRE) at Michigan State University (MSU), and implemented in partnership with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) and the University of Pretoria (UP). Together, the MSU-IFPRI-UP consortium works with governments, researchers and private sector stakeholders in Feed the Future focus countries in Africa and Asia to increase agricultural productivity, improve dietary diversity and build greater resilience to challenges like climate change that affect livelihoods. Mon, 01 Jan 2018 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31774 2018-01-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31772 Title: Effectiveness of E-Wallet Scheme on the Accessibility of Farm Inputs by Farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria Authors: Barnabas, T. M.; Olaleye, R. S.; Tsado, J. H.; Jirgi, A. J. Abstract: This study assessed the Effectiveness of E-Wallet Scheme on the Accessibility of Farm Inputs by Farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: identify the reasons for farmers’ participation in the scheme, determine effectiveness of E-wallet, determine the average annual income of the farmers before and after E-Wallet scheme, and identify the factors that influenced the Effectiveness of E-wallet scheme. Data were collected by the use of structured interview schedule with the help of trained enumerators from Kaduna State Agricultural Development Project (KADP). The research used 240 questionnaires which were administered to the beneficiaries in the four Zones of KADP that constitute the study area. Descriptive statistics, Likert scale and Logit regression model were used to analyze the data collected. The study adjudged that e-wallet scheme was very effective in timely supply of inputs, quality supply of inputs and access to inputs. On the effect of the scheme on their livelihood, 34.6%, 30% and 28.7% of the respondents reported that it was effective on their businesses, productivity, and income, respectively. Income, Network, Access to fertilizer, Access to improved seed, redemption centers were factors that were positive and significant in influencing the effectiveness of the E-wallet Scheme in the study area. The study revealed that 51.7% said that a payment above the stipulated price was one of the major challenges faced by farmers of the scheme. It is recommended that the quality of fertilizer and seeds supplied should be scrutinized to avoid fake supplies and there should be strict monitoring to curb increase in prices and sale of the inputs by beneficiaries. Fri, 01 May 2020 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31772 2020-05-01T00:00:00Z http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31771 Title: Factors Influencing the Participation in E- Wallet Scheme by Beneficiaries in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Authors: Barnabas, T.M.; Jirgi, A. J.; Pelemo, J. J.; Opara, S.C. Abstract: This study assessed the sources of information about the E-Wallet Scheme in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives include to: identify the source of information about the E-Wallet Scheme; examine the accuracy of information received about the workings of the E-Wallet Scheme; level of information about the workings of the E-Wallet Scheme and determine the factors that influenced the beneficiaries’ participation in the scheme. Data were collected using structured interview schedule with the help of trained enumerators from Kaduna State Agricultural Development Project (KADP). A total of 240 questionnaire were administered to the beneficiaries in the four Zones of KADP that constitute the study area. Descriptive statistics, Ordered logit regression, Z-test and Chi-Square were used in the analysis of data. The beneficiaries indicated that extension workers (55.4%) were the major sources of information on E-Wallet scheme in the study area; this was followed 34.2% who got their information through radio. Also from the results, 85.0% of the farmers indicated that subsidized price was the reason why they engaged in E-Wallet scheme. The results also showed that 51.7% said that payment above the stipulated price was one of the major challenges faced by participants of the scheme; others include political influence and change in goverment policy.It is recommended that the quantity of fertilizer per beneficiary should be increased from two bags to four bags and there should be strict monitoring to curb increase in prices and sale of the inputs by beneficiaries. Tue, 01 Jan 2019 00:00:00 GMT http://irepo.futminna.edu.ng:8080/jspui/handle/123456789/31771 2019-01-01T00:00:00Z