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Nijerya’da sebze üretiminin kırsal hanelerin gelir ve geçim kaynakları üzerindeki etkileri

Yıl 2022, Cilt: 27 Sayı: 2, 213 - 223, 01.08.2022
https://doi.org/10.37908/mkutbd.1067195

Öz

Amaç: Gelişmekte olan ülkelerde, özellikle kırsal kesimdeki hanelerde artan gıda güvensizliği ve yoksulluğun önüne geçmek için daha fazla çaba ve önlem gerekmektedir. Kırsal hanelerin sebze üretimine katılması, yoksulluğun azaltılmasında, beslenme durumlarının ve geçim kaynaklarının iyileştirilmesinde önemli bir rol oynayabilir. Bu nedenle, bu çalışma Nijerya'da sebze üretiminin kırsal çiftçilerin geliri ve hane halkının geçim kaynakları üzerindeki etkisini araştırmaktadır.

Yöntem ve Bulgular: Sebze yetiştiren 400 haneden toplanan veriler, tanımlayıcı istatistikler ve çoklu regresyon kullanılarak analiz edildi. Sonuçlar, sebze çiftçiliğinin kadın egemen bir girişim olduğunu ortaya koydu (%89,4 kadın). Regresyon sonuçları, sebze üretiminin kırsal hanelerin geliri üzerinde pozitif ve anlamlı bir etkiye sahip olduğunu ortaya koymuştur. Çiftçilerin gelirini etkileyen diğer faktörler hane büyüklüğü, krediye erişim ve çiftlik büyüklüğü idi. Ayrıca sebze üretimi, istihdam, gelir, temel ihtiyaçlar, gıda, okul ücretlerinin ödenmesi, beslenme durumlarını ve yaşam standartlarını iyileştirerek kırsal kesimdeki hanelerin geçim kaynakları üzerinde olumlu etkiler yarattığı gözlenmiştir. Zararlılar ve hastalıklar, yetersiz depolama tesisleri, hasat sonrası kayıplar, yetersiz kredi olanakları, yüksek girdi maliyetleri, yetersiz sulama bilgisi, yetersiz ulaşım ve yetersiz yayım hizmetleri, sebze üretiminde karşılaşılan en ciddi kısıtlamalar olarak belirlenmiştir.

Genel Yorum: Sebze üretiminin kırsal hanelerin ekonomik durumuna, geçimine ve refahına büyük katkı sağladığı söylenebilir. Bununla birlikte, girişimler bazı zorluklarla karşı karşıya kalmaktadır. Bu nedenle, çiftçilere bankalar, devlet ve sivil toplum kuruluşları tarafından erişilebilir ve uygun fiyatlı kredi imkanları sağlanması, çiftçileri teşvik edeceği, kısıtlamaların çoğunu azaltacağı ve gelirlerini artıracağı için önemlidir.

Çalışmanın Önemi ve Etkisi: Sebze üretiminin kırsal kesimde yaşayanların gelir ve geçim kaynakları üzerindeki etkilerini anlamak katılımı artıracaktır. Bu nedenle, bu çalışmanın sonucu, politika yapıcıların yoksulluğu ve yetersiz beslenmeyi azaltmak ve kırsal kesimdeki hanelerin refahını iyileştirmek için üretime müdahale etmesine izin verecektir.

Kaynakça

  • Asadu AN, Ozioko RI, Dimelu MU (2018) Climate change information source and indigenous adaptation strategies of cucumber farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria. J. Agric. Exten. 22(2): 136-146.
  • Ashagidigbi WM, Amos TT, Azeez F (2018) Contribution of fluted pumpkin leaf production by women to household income in the tropics. Intl J. Veg. Sci. 24(3): 205-211.
  • Ayodele OO, Aboaba KO, Oladeji SO, Tolorunju ET (2021) Factors affecting productivity and intensity of market participation of leafy vegetable growers. Intl J. Veg. Sci. 27(1): 96-101.
  • Fadipe AEA, Adenuga AH, Lawal A (2014) Analysis of income determinants among rural households in Kwara State, Nigeria. Trakia J. Sci. 12(4): 400–404.
  • FAO (2020) On the road to the international year of fruits and vegetables 2021: Highlighting health and nutritional benefits through sustainable production and consumption of fruits and vegetables. www.fao.org/food-loss-reduction/events-and-opportunities/detail/en/c/1297167/. (Accessed on 6/7/2021).
  • Heinemann E (2002) The role and limitations of producer associations. European forum for rural development cooperation. September 04-06 2002, Mont Pellier, France.
  • Isitor SU, Otunaiya AO, Iyanda JO (2016) Efficiency of vegetable marketing in peri-urban areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. J. Agric. Sci. 8(3): 142–150.
  • Mukaila R, Falola A, Omotesho OA (2020) Food security status: its drivers and coping strategies among vegetable farming households. Cercetări Agrono. Moldova, 53(4): 414–425.
  • Mukaila R, Falola A, Egwue LO (2021a) Income diversification and drivers of rural smallholder farmers’ income in Enugu State, Nigeria. Sci. Pap. Series Manag., Econ. Engr. Agri Rural Devel. 21(3): 585-592.
  • Mukaila R, Falola A, Egwue LO (2021b) The determinants of rural households’ income in Nigeria. Fiscaoeconomia 5(3): 978–989.
  • Mukaila R, Obetta AE, Awoyelu FE, Chiemela CJ, Ugwu AO (2021) Marketing analysis of vegetables: The case of carrot and cucumber marketing in Enugu State, Nigeria. Turkish J. Agric.-Food Sci. Tech. 9(2): 346–351.
  • Ngegba MP, Sesay M, Bangura ET (2016) The impact of vegetable farming on the livelihood of small-scale farmers in Koinadugu District Northern Sierra Leone. Glob. J. Bio-Sci. Biotech. 5(1): 42–49.
  • Nzabakenga A, Feng LX, Yaqin H (2013) Agricultural income determinants among smallholder farmers: case of northern part of Burundi. Asian J. Agric. Dev. 3(11): 780–787.
  • Ryś-jurek R (2019) Determinants of family farm income depending on farm size. Annals Polish Assoc. Agric. Agribus. Econ. 11(3): 401–411.
  • Sabo E, Zira YD (2009) Awareness and effectiveness of vegetable technology information package by vegetable farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Afr. J. Agri. Res. 4(2): 65-70.
  • Schreinemachers P, Wu M, Uddin N, Ahmad S, Hanson P (2016) Farmers' training in off-season vegetables: Effects on income and pesticide use in Bangladesh. Food Policy, 61: 132–140.
  • Timsina. KP, Shivakoti GP (2018) Vegetable production and marketing : practice and perception of vegetable seed producers and fresh growers in Nepal. Agri. and Food Sec. 7(11): 1–9.
  • Tsiboe F, Asravor J, Osei E (2019) Vegetable production technical efficiency and technology gaps in Ghana. Afr. J. Agri. and Resour. Econs. 14(4): 255–278.

Effects of vegetable production on income and livelihood of rural households in Nigeria

Yıl 2022, Cilt: 27 Sayı: 2, 213 - 223, 01.08.2022
https://doi.org/10.37908/mkutbd.1067195

Öz

Aims: The growing level of food insecurity and poverty in developing nations, especially among rural households, requires more effort and measures to curb it. Engaging in vegetable production by rural households can play a significant role in alleviating poverty, improving their nutritional status and livelihood. This study, therefore, investigates the effect of vegetable production on rural farmers’ income and households’ livelihood in Nigeria.

Methods and Results: Data collected from 400 vegetable farming households were analysed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The results revealed that vegetable farming is a female-dominated venture (89.4% females). The regression results revealed that vegetable output had a positive and significant effect on rural households’ income. Other factors that influenced farmers’ income were household size, access to credit and farm size. Furthermore, vegetable production had positive effects on rural households’ livelihood by providing employment, income, basic needs, food, paying for school fees, improving their nutritional status and standard of living. Pests and diseases, poor storage facilities, post-harvest loss, inadequate credit facilities, high cost of inputs, poor knowledge of irrigation, poor transportation and poor extension services were the severe constraints faced in vegetable production.

Conclusions: It can be inferred that vegetable production contributed immensely to rural households’ economic status, livelihood and wellbeing. Although, the venture was faced with some challenges. Therefore, the provision of accessible and affordable credit facilities by banks, government and non-governmental organizations to the farmers is important as this would encourage them, curb most of the constraints and increase their income.

Significance and Impact of the Study: Understanding the effects of vegetable production on the income and livelihoods of rural dwellers will enhance participation. Therefore, the outcome of this study would allow policymakers to intervene in its production in view to lower poverty and malnutrition, and improve rural households’ wellbeing.

Kaynakça

  • Asadu AN, Ozioko RI, Dimelu MU (2018) Climate change information source and indigenous adaptation strategies of cucumber farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria. J. Agric. Exten. 22(2): 136-146.
  • Ashagidigbi WM, Amos TT, Azeez F (2018) Contribution of fluted pumpkin leaf production by women to household income in the tropics. Intl J. Veg. Sci. 24(3): 205-211.
  • Ayodele OO, Aboaba KO, Oladeji SO, Tolorunju ET (2021) Factors affecting productivity and intensity of market participation of leafy vegetable growers. Intl J. Veg. Sci. 27(1): 96-101.
  • Fadipe AEA, Adenuga AH, Lawal A (2014) Analysis of income determinants among rural households in Kwara State, Nigeria. Trakia J. Sci. 12(4): 400–404.
  • FAO (2020) On the road to the international year of fruits and vegetables 2021: Highlighting health and nutritional benefits through sustainable production and consumption of fruits and vegetables. www.fao.org/food-loss-reduction/events-and-opportunities/detail/en/c/1297167/. (Accessed on 6/7/2021).
  • Heinemann E (2002) The role and limitations of producer associations. European forum for rural development cooperation. September 04-06 2002, Mont Pellier, France.
  • Isitor SU, Otunaiya AO, Iyanda JO (2016) Efficiency of vegetable marketing in peri-urban areas of Ogun State, Nigeria. J. Agric. Sci. 8(3): 142–150.
  • Mukaila R, Falola A, Omotesho OA (2020) Food security status: its drivers and coping strategies among vegetable farming households. Cercetări Agrono. Moldova, 53(4): 414–425.
  • Mukaila R, Falola A, Egwue LO (2021a) Income diversification and drivers of rural smallholder farmers’ income in Enugu State, Nigeria. Sci. Pap. Series Manag., Econ. Engr. Agri Rural Devel. 21(3): 585-592.
  • Mukaila R, Falola A, Egwue LO (2021b) The determinants of rural households’ income in Nigeria. Fiscaoeconomia 5(3): 978–989.
  • Mukaila R, Obetta AE, Awoyelu FE, Chiemela CJ, Ugwu AO (2021) Marketing analysis of vegetables: The case of carrot and cucumber marketing in Enugu State, Nigeria. Turkish J. Agric.-Food Sci. Tech. 9(2): 346–351.
  • Ngegba MP, Sesay M, Bangura ET (2016) The impact of vegetable farming on the livelihood of small-scale farmers in Koinadugu District Northern Sierra Leone. Glob. J. Bio-Sci. Biotech. 5(1): 42–49.
  • Nzabakenga A, Feng LX, Yaqin H (2013) Agricultural income determinants among smallholder farmers: case of northern part of Burundi. Asian J. Agric. Dev. 3(11): 780–787.
  • Ryś-jurek R (2019) Determinants of family farm income depending on farm size. Annals Polish Assoc. Agric. Agribus. Econ. 11(3): 401–411.
  • Sabo E, Zira YD (2009) Awareness and effectiveness of vegetable technology information package by vegetable farmers in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Afr. J. Agri. Res. 4(2): 65-70.
  • Schreinemachers P, Wu M, Uddin N, Ahmad S, Hanson P (2016) Farmers' training in off-season vegetables: Effects on income and pesticide use in Bangladesh. Food Policy, 61: 132–140.
  • Timsina. KP, Shivakoti GP (2018) Vegetable production and marketing : practice and perception of vegetable seed producers and fresh growers in Nepal. Agri. and Food Sec. 7(11): 1–9.
  • Tsiboe F, Asravor J, Osei E (2019) Vegetable production technical efficiency and technology gaps in Ghana. Afr. J. Agri. and Resour. Econs. 14(4): 255–278.
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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil İngilizce
Konular Hayvansal Üretim (Diğer)
Bölüm Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar

Ridwan Mukaila 0000-0001-8584-0858

Abraham Falola 0000-0002-5265-9355

Sheu-usman Oladipo Akanbi Bu kişi benim 0000-0003-0177-7084

Lynda Egwue 0000-0002-2390-9220

Angela Obetta 0000-0002-0562-2648

Tochukwu Linda Onah Bu kişi benim 0000-0003-0490-2848

Yayımlanma Tarihi 1 Ağustos 2022
Gönderilme Tarihi 3 Şubat 2022
Kabul Tarihi 28 Mart 2022
Yayımlandığı Sayı Yıl 2022 Cilt: 27 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA Mukaila, R., Falola, A., Akanbi, S.-u. O., Egwue, L., vd. (2022). Effects of vegetable production on income and livelihood of rural households in Nigeria. Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, 27(2), 213-223. https://doi.org/10.37908/mkutbd.1067195

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