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    LIVELIHOOD ATTRIBUTES OF POULTRY FARMERS IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (College of Agriculture, Anbar University, 2024-12-31) Ifabiyi John Oluwaseun,; Sanusi R O; Evwierhurhoma F.E; Masjid I M.
    Poultry production is an essential source of livelihoods as it provides food, income and employment opportunities for several people who are involved in poultry value chain activities in Nigeria. This study assessed the livelihood attributes of poultry farmers in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. Three-stage sampling was used to select 150 farmers for this research work. Descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean were employed to analyze the data. The findings showed that the radio, internet/social media, and family were key sources of information on poultry production. Also, involvement in other income-generating activities (mean=4.14) was the highest-ranked financial asset. Owned/leased poultry pens/houses and possession of smart phones (mean=4.15) were the highest-ranked physical assets. Networking with other poultry farmers/agencies for resources (mean=4.37) was the highest-ranked social asset. Being physically fit to manage poultry production activities (mean=4.55) was the highest-ranked human asset. Access to water for poultry production (mean=4.31) was the highest-ranked natural asset. The livelihood status of the poultry farmers (3.93±0.93) was categorized as high. The study concluded that poultry production is a vital means of livelihood for the farmers. It therefore recommends supporting extension services for all poultry farmers to enhance their livelihoods and incomes. It is alsoessential for the government to provide livelihood incentives such as financial support and tax relief, as well as to subsidize poultry farming equipment to ensure that the farmers have the needed resources/assets to boost their productivity.