Browsing by Author "Zainab Tope SAKA"

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    Determinants of profitability in rice processing among women in Patigi, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2025) Hussaina Ummikhanni MAHMUD; Zainab Tope SAKA; Oluwakemi Korede ODEDIRE; Mariam Ajoke IBRAHIM
    Rice processing is a vital economic activity for women in Patigi, Kwara State, Nigeria, providing employment and income opportunities. Rice processing activities, excluding milling, are traditionally performed by women in the study area. However, these women rice processors face various challenges that affect their profitability. This study examines the determinants of profitability among women rice processors in the study area. Multistage sampling was used in selecting 80 women rice processors for the survey. The analytical tools employed include descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The results from descriptive statistics revealed that most (75.6%) of the respondents were married, with a mean age of 36 years and 7years of processing experience. The results from regression analysis indicated that market access (0.031, p=0.002), cost of paddy per bag (-2.219E-5, p<0.001), and fixed costs (-1.746E-6, p=0.040) were statistically significant determinants of profitability, with an R squared value of 0.729 and an F-ratio of 18.061 (p < 0.001). Specifically, the results indicate that a unit increase in market access is associated with a 3.2% increase in profitability, and equally a decrease of a unit of paddy cost could increase profitability by 11.87%. The findings suggest that improving market access, reducing costs, and providing training and capacity-building programs can enhance the profitability of women rice processors in Patigi. The study thus recommends training on marketing strategies, access to market information systems, bulk purchasing, and adopting cost-saving technologies to promote the growth of the rice processing industry in Nigeria.
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    DETERMINANTS OF PROFITABILITY OF POULTRY FEED MARKETING IN ILORIN METROPOLIS, KWARA STATE
    (2025) Zainab Tope SAKA; Hussaina Ummikhanni MAHMUD; Nazeem Taiwo CALFOS
    The poultry feed industry is crucial to the global food supply chain, with marketing playing a vital role in its success. However, the sector faces a lot of challenges which affects poultry feed profitability and sustainability. This study investigates the factors affecting poultry feed marketing in Ilorin Metropolis, Kwara State. A cross-sectional survey of 120 poultry feed marketers was conducted. Descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis were employed in the study. The results showed that the majority of the poultry feed marketers were male (67.5%), with a mean age of 41years, had tertiary level of education (67.8%) and mean marketing experience of 8.7years. The regression analysis results also indicated that buying price, selling price and quantity sold were significant factors in profitability of poultry feed marketing the study area. The study concludes that higher input costs can erode profitability while higher output prices and sales volumes can enhance profitability. The study recommends that Poultry feed marketers should adopt effective input cost management strategies to minimize the impact of input costs on profitability and also aim at increasing their sales volumes in order to improve profitability and also reduce dependence on a single market or customer.
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    Effects of labour migration on cassava farming households: A case study of Ekiti local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Journal, 2024-08-20) Ibrahim Akintunde BASHIRU; Hussaina Ummikhanni MAHMUD; Zainab Tope SAKA
    Labour migration in rural communities in Nigeria significantly impacts agricultural productivity and food security, particularly for cassava, a staple crop. This study examines the effects of labour migration on cassava productivity among farmers in Ekiti Local Government, Kwara State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to obtain 100 cassava farmers. Data collection employed structured questionnaires, with descriptive statistics and logistic regression analysis used to determine socioeconomic characteristics and predict labour migration. Descriptive statistics reveal an average household head age of 46.34 years (SD = 10.795), household size of 5 members (SD = 1.268), education level of 2.22 (SD = 1.834), and farming experience of 20.50 years (SD = 9.125). Average annual income is ₦2,323,597.01 (SD =₦1,043,094). These demographics indicate an aging farming population, limited education, and moderate economic stability. Logit regression analysis yields a strong model fit (χ2 = 80.250, p < 0.001) and accurately classifies 74.0% of cases. Extension services (β = 4.167, p < 0.05), remittances (β = 0.000, p < 0.05), and credit access (β = -4.876, p < 0.05) significantly predict labour migration. Demographic factors donot exhibit statistical significance. The study concludes that labour migration adversely affects cassava productivity among farmers in the study area. Therefore, policy interventions are recommended to enhance farmers’ quality of life, productivity, and income to mitigate labour migration’s adverse effects. This includes improving access to credit, extension services, and market information, providing basic amenities, and empowering farmers through income-increasing programs