LIVELIHOOD ATTRIBUTES OF POULTRY FARMERS IN ILORIN, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
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Date
2024-12-31
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College of Agriculture, Anbar University
Abstract
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.
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Ifabiyi, J. O., Sanusi, R. O., Evwierhurhoma, F. E., and Ma'aji, I. G. (2024). Livelihood attributes of poultry farmers in ilorin, kwara state, Nigeria. Anbar Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 22(2): 1489-1498.