Research Article
Year 2019,
Cilt 22 (Ek Sayı 2), 456 - 464, 31.12.2019
Abstract
References
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Backyard Orchard Ownership: Implications For Rural Poverty Alleviation And Food Security Management in Nigeria
Abstract
Orchards can generate
financial benefits and are thus capable of alleviating poverty and food
insecurity. It is important to broaden and clarify the existing body of
knowledge on the dual impact of orchards ownership among indigenous farmers.
This study empirically investigated the direct and indirect impact of orchards
on household food security, poverty status and ownership decision of orchards.
Cross sectional data were collected with structure questionnaire from randomly
drawn sample of 150 farmers. Primary data collected were analyzed using
relevant descriptive and inferential statistical tools (mean, percentage,
standard deviation, logistic regression and chi-square). The test of hypothesis
indicated significant difference in the income (poverty) level of owners and
non-owners of orchards. Marketing of tree fruits generated 13% and 24% of
household food security and income respectively. Multiplier index of 28% was
generated by orchards ownership. Income derivable via tree diversity and food
security are the most significant factors that influenced tree crop ownership
decision among rural farmers. It was recommended that international organizations such as World Bank, United Nations with
poverty alleviation and food security policies targeted at developing countries
should consider the dual potentials of backyard orchards in this regard.
References
- Achoja FO, Oguh VO 2017. Income effect of climate change Adaption technologies among crop farmers in Delta State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agric and Rural Dev. 20(2): 3242-3247.
- Achoja FO 2013. Enterprise shift decision among natural rubber plantation owners in the rainforest zone of Delta State, Nigeria. Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare 3(2): 39-44.
- Ajayi MT, Solomon O 2010. Influence of extension contact and farmers socio-economic characteristics on adoption of oil palm technologies in Aniocha North Local Government Delta State, JAGST 12(2): 35-46.
- Amalu UC 2005. Poverty alleviation and agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa, the Nigeria Experience, Journal of Food, Agriculture and Environment, 3(2): 230-236.
- Bigsten A, Kebede B, Shimeles A, Taddess M 2003. Growth and Poverty Reduction in Ethiopia guidance from household panel surveys, World Development 31(1): 87-106.
- Chukwuji CO, Osagwu CN, Inoni OE 2001. Potential benefits of rural compound food tree crops in Delta State. International Journal of Environment and Development. 5(2)
- Ohimain EI, Emeti CI, Izah SC, Eretinghe DA 2014. Small-Scale Palm Oil Processing Business in Nigeria: A Feasibility Study. Greener Journal of Business and Management Studies, 4(3): 070-082.
- Ekine DT, Onu ME 2008. Economics of smalls scale palm oil processing in Ikwere and Etche Local Government Area of River State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture and Social Research 8(2): 1-9.
- Hiralal J 2015. Importance of coconut farming in Indian agriculture. Rahtriya Krishi 10(2): 94-96.
- Jill MB 1993. Household food security, farm trees and Agro forestry: A comparative study in Indonesia and the Philippines. Human Organization 52(2): 130-141
- Ladipo DO 2000. Harvesting of Irvingia gabonesis and Irvingia wombulu in Nigeria forest. Potentials for the development of sustainable systems. Paper presented at the seminar harvesting of non weed forest products held at Menemen – Izmir Turkey.http://www.fao.org/documents/shewcdr.asp?Ur/file/DOCREP/005/Y4496t/Y4496t 32.htm.
- Mayer J 2006. Poverty Reduction through commercial forestry. What evidence? What prospect? The forest Dialogue, Research paper No, 2 ATFD publication Number 2.
- NPC (National Population Commission) 2006. Population census of Federal Republic of Nigeria, analytical report at the national level. National Population Commission, Abuja.
- Oladipo, JA 2008. Agro Industry as strategy for rural developmnt. An Impact assessment of Nigeria oil palm industry. European Journal of social science, 7 (1): 75-87.
- Rana MP, Islam MS 2010. The role of palm husbandry in rural economy of the south-eastern region of Bangladesh. iForest-Biogeosciences and Forestry, 3(2): 39.
- Unaeze HC, Oladele AI, Agu LO 2013. Collecting and Marketing of Bitter Kola (Garcinia Kola) in Nkwere Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. Egyptian Journal of Biology 15: 37-43.
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Details
| Primary Language | English |
|---|---|
| Journal Section | RESEARCH ARTICLE |
| Authors | |
| Publication Date | December 31, 2019 |
| Submission Date | March 29, 2019 |
| Acceptance Date | August 21, 2019 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2019Cilt 22 (Ek Sayı 2) |
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