Bu arastirma, FAO veritabanindan toplanan 56 yillik verileri (1961-2017) kullanarak Nijerya'd... more Bu arastirma, FAO veritabanindan toplanan 56 yillik verileri (1961-2017) kullanarak Nijerya'da kakao cekirdegi uretiminin ex-post ve ex-ante performansini belirlemistir. Toplanan verileri analiz etmek icin hem tanimlayici hem de cikarimsal istatistikler kullanilmistir. Ampirik kanitlar, uretimin ana itici gucu olan yillik verimlilik yillik bazda arttikca, ulkenin bugune kadar bagimsiz olarak kakao cekirdegi uretimindeki potansiyelini en ust duzeye cikarmadigini gosterdi. Ayrica, incelenen donemlerin cogu boyunca yillik alanda cok az degisiklik olmustur veya hic degismemistir, yani bolgedeki durgunluk, ulkedeki kakao cekirdegi uretiminin uretim trendinin yavaslamasina katkida bulunmustur. Kakao cekirdekleri uretiminin yillik uretim artisindaki dalgalanma, teknolojik, kurumsal ve pazarlama risklerinden kaynaklanmistir. Ulke, dusuk verimlilik nedeniyle makul miktarda doviz kaybedeceginden, ongorulen uretim egilimi cesaret kirici. Bu nedenle, calisma, ulke ekonomisini etkileyen geli...
This study investigated price transmission and signals of the three major urban cowpea markets an... more This study investigated price transmission and signals of the three major urban cowpea markets and their respective adjunct rural market across the zones and value chain in Niger state of Nigeria using monthly time series data spanning from January 2003 to December 2016. The selected urban markets were Bida, Minna, and Kontagora, and their adjunct markets were Lafene, Zungeru, and Manigi, respectively. Model build on the assumption of linear and symmetric price transmission was used to analyze the data. The stationarity tests showed that the price series of all the variables were integrated of order one. The cointegration test results of the markets both at horizontal and vertical integrated levels proved that despite that, these markets were spatially separated geographically; they were well connected in terms of price transmission across them. It was observed that price changes are temporary and would converge to equilibrium within a given time span. However, Bida market was found to me more pricing and operational efficiency when compared to its counterparts because of its close proximity to the largest terminal markets for cowpea in the country, i.e., Lagos state and other states in the southwest of Nigeria. Furthermore, the price signals across the zones and value chain will be well transmitted, indicating that price changes in one zone are consistently related to the price changes in other zones and are able to influence the prices in other zones. However, the direction and intensity of price changes may be affected by the dynamic linkages between the demand and supply of cowpea. A proper focus on domestic supply management along with international trade coupled with strong market surveillance and intelligence efforts would help control escalating prices and also help in minimizing the distortions widening the gap between the wholesale and retail prices of cowpea.
Alexandria Journal of Agricultural Research, Mar 16, 2024
For poor households, a pattern of susceptibility is often revealed by the interaction of internal... more For poor households, a pattern of susceptibility is often revealed by the interaction of internal livelihood elements and external forces. Over the past ten years, there has been a lot of discussion around the idea of vulnerability in rural Africa. The literature on livelihoods has paid far less attention to the resilience idea, which was adopted from the ecological literature. It is against this background that this research, themed "Livelihood vulnerability resilience capacity of the rural economy of Nigeria's Bauchi state", was conceptualized for the purpose of charting a realistic sustainable livelihood policy course in the study area. Using a well-structured questionnaire coupled with an interview schedule to elicit information from a total of 322 households selected through a multi-stage random sampling technique, the specified objectives of the research were achieved using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Empirically, good possession of livelihoods assets viz. natural, human and financial capitals makes majority of households adopt adaptive strategies viz. diversification and intensification, so as to spread their consumption failure risks. Besides, the effect of adaptive capacity lessens the proportion of households with vulnerable livelihoods. However, the masking effect of food insecurity on adaptive capacity worsens the resilience capacity of households to livelihood vulnerability, consequently, the resultant heightened poor livelihood sustainability security that marred the rural economy. Therefore, the study advises policymakers to enhance the pillars that buffer livelihood vulnerability resilience capacity, given the empirical justification that resilience capacity has a significant direct influence on short-term, mid-term, long-term food securities and sustainable livelihoods in the study area.
The book will cover a broad range of topics related to eco-innovations and their role in mitigati... more The book will cover a broad range of topics related to eco-innovations and their role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. We welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes: CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS Book Title Eco-Innovations for Sustainable Greenhouse Gas Emissions Apple Academic Press, Inc., in exclusive co-publishing with CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group, invites submissions for the book "Eco-Innovations for Sustainable Greenhouse Gas Emissions". This book aims to explore the intersection of eco-innovations and sustainable practices that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, addressing the urgent need for climate action.
Most programs' ultimate goal is to achieve significant long-term benefits, or results that can be... more Most programs' ultimate goal is to achieve significant long-term benefits, or results that can be maintained and/or improved after the livelihood support organization has left. In theory, this means indefinite sustainability, but in practice, it can be helpful to project out enough years after exit (project completion) to be able to make some predictions about long-term change long enough to illustrate whether the project appears to be sustainable. Considering resource constraints and multiple livelihood assistance needs, many livelihood support organizations are increasingly realizing that they cannot fund and sustain any one initiative continuously. We should be able to quit responsibly once we've met our objectives, sure that our livelihood support results will not be jeopardized. To accomplish this, we must prepare for long-term sustainability as we design and implement programs. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
The present study assessed the socioeconomic profiles of micro-finance beneficiaries' small-scale... more The present study assessed the socioeconomic profiles of micro-finance beneficiaries' small-scale rice processors in Jigawa State of Nigeria given that there is no exclusive study on socio-economic characteristics of these agribusiness entrepreneurs that benefitted from credit facilities in the study area. The study utilised cross-sectional data elicited through a well-structured questionnaire coupled with interview schedule from 200 processors (133 parboilers and 67 millers) selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Besides, an easy cost-route approach was used for data collection during the 2022 processing period, and data analysis was achieved using descriptive statistics. The empirical evidence showed the enterprises to be dominated by an economically active labour force that is well experienced, literate and had a sustainable household size for a better livelihood. However, the challenges of gender stereotypes and discrimination, and the climate threat that owed to the use of black energy were visible. Therefore, the study recommends the need for gender budgeting for the purpose of supporting gender mainstreaming, and provision of cheaper and eco-friendly energy technologies as a substitute for fossil fuel energy technologies in use.
There is a dearth of interoperability between apps, data streams, and predictability in the healt... more There is a dearth of interoperability between apps, data streams, and predictability in the healthcare industry for a significant amount of the data generated by multiple digital ecosystems. Real-time data streams can be derived as meaningful and scalable enough to enable real-time healthcare predictive analytics thanks to the new technology approach in distributed messaging and Blockchain, which has become a fundamental component of many healthcare technology stacks. Additionally, absorbing data streams from multiple sources from patterns of data can enhance models that are hampered by complex and lengthy analyses by raising the level of prediction and accuracy. Improved responses, lowered availability requirements, and unified predictive modeling will speed up healthcare interoperability and, in turn, improve diagnosis accuracy, move evidence-based medicine (EBM) in the right direction, and produce other positive effects on healthcare that improve best results and quality. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have had an impact on the healthcare industry for some ... more Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have had an impact on the healthcare industry for some time. The ongoing advancement of technology based on sophisticated machine learning and methods that can identify intricate patterns in data undoubtedly benefits this. A sophisticated model that can automate diagnosis could be created utilizing pooled healthcare data thanks to the quickly developing field of artificial intelligence. Additionally, customizing therapies and directing resources with maximum effectiveness in a timely and dynamic manner facilitates a more precise approach to medicine. Regrettably, a number of significant problems prevent AI's unambiguous affirmation. These range from the dearth of clinical studies that can show its dependability and superior effectiveness compared to conventional systems to the difficulties associated with allocating blame in the event of medical errors. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
This book will be published by Bentham Science Publishers, a reputable academic publisher known f... more This book will be published by Bentham Science Publishers, a reputable academic publisher known for its commitment to quality and impact. The book will be indexed in Scopus, ensuring broad dissemination and recognition of your work. Contact Information For more information, please contact [email protected] We look forward to your contributions to this important work that aims to raise awareness and drive change in addressing gender-based violence in rural agricultural communities. Scope and Objectives Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue across the globe, with rural agricultural communities often experiencing its most hidden and insidious forms. The socioeconomic , cultural, and environmental factors unique to these communities can exacerbate the vulnerability of women and marginalized groups, leading to a cycle of violence that is often overlooked. This book aims to shed light on the silent suffering endured by those in rural agricultural areas, examining the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to GBV in these contexts. We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute original research, theoretical frameworks, case studies, and critical analyses that explore the multifaceted nature of GBV in rural agricultural communities.
The consequence of climate change shock on arable crop productivity especially rice, the largest ... more The consequence of climate change shock on arable crop productivity especially rice, the largest consumed food in the world is threatening the global food security and a light out of this dark is very pertinent for continuous human existence. In lieu of the foregoing, this research attempt to determine the impact and quantified the contribution of climate change shock vis-à-vis climate change shock versus endowment effect on rice productivity using crucial econometric tools-inferential statistics. A total of 360 farmers were drawn from the sampling frame through a multi-stage sampling technique and data elicitations were done through the use of structured questionnaire coupled with interview schedule. An easy cost-route approach was used to collect the field survey data during the 2020 cropping season. Succinctly, from the empirical evidences it was established that most (60.83%) of the farmers have their average rice productivity been affected by climate change shock. Furthermore, climate change shock had both short and long runs effect on the average rice productivity, thus making the production structural change of the vulnerable farmers poor in comparison to the nonvulnerable farmers. Besides, structural effect termed climate change shock accounts for approximately 89.37% of the yield gap/differential between the two groups while 10.63% owes to their endowment related factors. Therefore, the study enjoins affected farmers to adopt smart agricultural practices viz. emulation of peers not affected by climate change shock, thus enhancing the sustainability of the enterprise and rice food security in the studied area.
The results revealed that there was a high literacy level among sample farmers (95.4 percent) whi... more The results revealed that there was a high literacy level among sample farmers (95.4 percent) which is enough to support information on technology use. On an average total cost of 403139 was incurred while total revenue of 631316 was realized with a gross margin of 356906 and net income of 228177 per hectare per annum. The rate of return on investment of 0.56 implies that for every one naira invested, a return of 1.56 and a profit of 0.56 were obtained with production efficiency index of 1.56 reaffirming the ingenuity of the considerable level of profitability achieved in the enterprise. This showed that fish production in the study area was economically rewarding and profitable. It is capable of creating employment, augmenting income and improving the standards of living of the people. The government participation in fish farming is solicited to boost the quantity of fish available for consumption.
Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, Mar 30, 2021
The present research empirically examined the growth performance of soyabean production in Nigeri... more The present research empirically examined the growth performance of soyabean production in Nigeria using time series data which spanned from 1961 to 2017, sourced from FAO database. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, growth model, instability index, Hazell decomposition model, Nerlovian's model and ARIMA model. Empirical evidence showed that the growth in the production trend of soyabean in Nigeria is majorly driven by an increase in the area and not yield which is not favorable for sustainable soyabean food security in the country. Furthermore, risk and uncertainty were observed to be the major source of instability in the production of soyabean in the country. Therein, the risk impacted negatively on the area allocation decision of the soyabean farmers in the studied area. The forecasted production trend showed that the country's soyabean production will observe a paradigm shift from the area as the major driver of production to yield. Thus, technology will be the major driver of soyabean production in Nigeria. The trend if sustained will be a breakthrough for the country's soyabean food security and will curtail the incessant farmers/herders clashes and tenurial conflicts owing to high pressure and competing demand for arable land for other purposes. Therefore, policies which will convert one-quarter of the arable land to other agricultural uses should be welcome as the future production trend of soyabean will be driven by technological advancement. In addition, the government should do more in subsidizing farm inputs in order to enhance farmers' term of trade, thereby wading-off the risks that negatively impacted on the acreage allocation decision of the producers.
The present research empirically determined the effect of IFAD programme on output and input comm... more The present research empirically determined the effect of IFAD programme on output and input commercialization among rice farmers in Niger State of Nigeria using field survey data elicited from 111 participants and 185 non-participants (90 and 95 non-participants from exposed and control groups respectively) drawn via multi-stage sampling design. The collected data were analyzed using Heckman's model. The empirical finding showed that the programme has no effect on output commercialization due to the poor market outlet as a result of no provision of established off-takers. However, the input support aspect of the programme mandate exerts an effect on the input commercialization among the farmers in the studied area. Furthermore, the poor incentive for extension agents, non-productive large household dominated by weaker people and one-way income traffic affected output commercialization among the rice farmers in the study area. Therefore, based on these, the programme should link the farmers with off-takers so as to sustain the viability of the programme even after its life span. In addition, to tackle poor extension contact, the farmers should effectively and efficiently use their social capital to introduce farmer to farmer extension approach by using private extension service as the technical support unit.
Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, Jun 30, 2021
This research empirically determined the cost efficiency of the farmers that participated in the ... more This research empirically determined the cost efficiency of the farmers that participated in the IFAD/VCD programme in Niger State of Nigeria. The study elicited cross-sectional data of the 2018 cropping season viz. wellstructured questionnaire complemented with interview schedule from a sample size of 110 respondents selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. The sampled data were analysed using the stochastic cost frontier model. The empirical evidence showed that none of the farmers was on the cost frontier surface i.e. inability to attain optimal minimum cost in the cultivation of rice in the studied area. The identified significant idiosyncratic variables militating against cost efficiency were the poor health status of the farm family which led to the extra cost incurred in labour substitution and diseconomies of scale due to their small-scale mode of operation. Therefore, the study recommends that the policymakers should sensitize the farmers on the importance of health preventive measures and should endeavour to improve on the existing basic health centres both in human capital and logistics. In addition, the farmers should be encouraged to explore cooperative marketing so as to take advantage of the bulk discount in input purchase and have bargaining power in the marketing of their output, thus tackling the problem of diseconomies of scale in their farm operations.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) yield is characterized by low productivity but may be inc... more Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) yield is characterized by low productivity but may be increased through the adoption of new technology or the efficient allocation of existing resources. In addition, improving the level of resource allocation is important for improving productivity. This study investigated resource use efficiency in small-scale okra production. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 100 respondents. The primary data generated through the survey of 100 okra farmers were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the ordinary least squares regression model, and marginal value analysis. The average age of the respondents was 45 years, with 7 members in the household, and 2.8ha being farmed. The ordinary least squares regression estimate indicated age, labor, farm size, and herbicide and insecticide use that influenced okra production. Returns to scale was 2.09; resource use efficiency indicated the following values: farm size 0.343, herbicide applicatio...
Most farmers are experiencing challenges and constraints in accessing agricultural inputs, thus l... more Most farmers are experiencing challenges and constraints in accessing agricultural inputs, thus leading to poor and underutilization of agro-inputs and consequently low agricultural productivity in most part of sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the agro-input supply sector in Kogi state. A total of 157 input dealers were randomly selected across the twenty-one local government areas in the state. Data were collected using well-structured questionnaire complemented with interview schedule and were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Findings reveal that agro-chemicals, fertilizer and feed were the major inputs supplied by most of the retailers and wholesalers that hardly engage in activities that create awareness about their products. Input prices were the most important preference and consideration factor in the purchase of agro-input by customers and form the basis for competition. Casual, family and child labors that proved to be cheaper, commonly accessible...
The present research determined the livelihood strategy of rice processors in Nigeria's Jigawa St... more The present research determined the livelihood strategy of rice processors in Nigeria's Jigawa State using a cross-sectional data collected from 200 rice processors (par-boilers and milers) in the year 2022 through a multi-stage sampling technique. Using an easy-route cost approach, data were collected through a structured questionnaire complemented with an interviews schedule. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to synthesis the data. From the empirical findings, it was established that high poverty incidence permeates the actors engaged in processing along the rice value chain. Besides, most of the processors were multidimensional deprived in more than 50% of the total deprivation. Further, food insecurity was of high concern among the par-boilers unlike the millers were almost half of the sampled population were food secured. Nevertheless, most of the processors adopted survival strategy to stay afloat in livelihood sustenance given the poor access of majority to livelihood capital assets. A further investigation revealed that the processors' livelihood was challenged by a large vulnerable household size, thus exacerbate the pressure of household's population on the available resources. Therefore, the study advise that the production credit should be supplemented with a consumption credit in order to enhance the productivity of the resources deployed by the processors in the rice value, thus enhancing their livelihoods and sustainability of the value chain. In addition, the processors need to be sensitized on the imperativeness of a sustainable household size for a better livelihood in the study area.
Bu arastirma, FAO veritabanindan toplanan 56 yillik verileri (1961-2017) kullanarak Nijerya'd... more Bu arastirma, FAO veritabanindan toplanan 56 yillik verileri (1961-2017) kullanarak Nijerya'da kakao cekirdegi uretiminin ex-post ve ex-ante performansini belirlemistir. Toplanan verileri analiz etmek icin hem tanimlayici hem de cikarimsal istatistikler kullanilmistir. Ampirik kanitlar, uretimin ana itici gucu olan yillik verimlilik yillik bazda arttikca, ulkenin bugune kadar bagimsiz olarak kakao cekirdegi uretimindeki potansiyelini en ust duzeye cikarmadigini gosterdi. Ayrica, incelenen donemlerin cogu boyunca yillik alanda cok az degisiklik olmustur veya hic degismemistir, yani bolgedeki durgunluk, ulkedeki kakao cekirdegi uretiminin uretim trendinin yavaslamasina katkida bulunmustur. Kakao cekirdekleri uretiminin yillik uretim artisindaki dalgalanma, teknolojik, kurumsal ve pazarlama risklerinden kaynaklanmistir. Ulke, dusuk verimlilik nedeniyle makul miktarda doviz kaybedeceginden, ongorulen uretim egilimi cesaret kirici. Bu nedenle, calisma, ulke ekonomisini etkileyen geli...
This study investigated price transmission and signals of the three major urban cowpea markets an... more This study investigated price transmission and signals of the three major urban cowpea markets and their respective adjunct rural market across the zones and value chain in Niger state of Nigeria using monthly time series data spanning from January 2003 to December 2016. The selected urban markets were Bida, Minna, and Kontagora, and their adjunct markets were Lafene, Zungeru, and Manigi, respectively. Model build on the assumption of linear and symmetric price transmission was used to analyze the data. The stationarity tests showed that the price series of all the variables were integrated of order one. The cointegration test results of the markets both at horizontal and vertical integrated levels proved that despite that, these markets were spatially separated geographically; they were well connected in terms of price transmission across them. It was observed that price changes are temporary and would converge to equilibrium within a given time span. However, Bida market was found to me more pricing and operational efficiency when compared to its counterparts because of its close proximity to the largest terminal markets for cowpea in the country, i.e., Lagos state and other states in the southwest of Nigeria. Furthermore, the price signals across the zones and value chain will be well transmitted, indicating that price changes in one zone are consistently related to the price changes in other zones and are able to influence the prices in other zones. However, the direction and intensity of price changes may be affected by the dynamic linkages between the demand and supply of cowpea. A proper focus on domestic supply management along with international trade coupled with strong market surveillance and intelligence efforts would help control escalating prices and also help in minimizing the distortions widening the gap between the wholesale and retail prices of cowpea.
Alexandria Journal of Agricultural Research, Mar 16, 2024
For poor households, a pattern of susceptibility is often revealed by the interaction of internal... more For poor households, a pattern of susceptibility is often revealed by the interaction of internal livelihood elements and external forces. Over the past ten years, there has been a lot of discussion around the idea of vulnerability in rural Africa. The literature on livelihoods has paid far less attention to the resilience idea, which was adopted from the ecological literature. It is against this background that this research, themed "Livelihood vulnerability resilience capacity of the rural economy of Nigeria's Bauchi state", was conceptualized for the purpose of charting a realistic sustainable livelihood policy course in the study area. Using a well-structured questionnaire coupled with an interview schedule to elicit information from a total of 322 households selected through a multi-stage random sampling technique, the specified objectives of the research were achieved using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Empirically, good possession of livelihoods assets viz. natural, human and financial capitals makes majority of households adopt adaptive strategies viz. diversification and intensification, so as to spread their consumption failure risks. Besides, the effect of adaptive capacity lessens the proportion of households with vulnerable livelihoods. However, the masking effect of food insecurity on adaptive capacity worsens the resilience capacity of households to livelihood vulnerability, consequently, the resultant heightened poor livelihood sustainability security that marred the rural economy. Therefore, the study advises policymakers to enhance the pillars that buffer livelihood vulnerability resilience capacity, given the empirical justification that resilience capacity has a significant direct influence on short-term, mid-term, long-term food securities and sustainable livelihoods in the study area.
The book will cover a broad range of topics related to eco-innovations and their role in mitigati... more The book will cover a broad range of topics related to eco-innovations and their role in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. We welcome both theoretical and empirical contributions that address, but are not limited to, the following themes: CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS Book Title Eco-Innovations for Sustainable Greenhouse Gas Emissions Apple Academic Press, Inc., in exclusive co-publishing with CRC Press, a Taylor & Francis Group, invites submissions for the book "Eco-Innovations for Sustainable Greenhouse Gas Emissions". This book aims to explore the intersection of eco-innovations and sustainable practices that contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, addressing the urgent need for climate action.
Most programs' ultimate goal is to achieve significant long-term benefits, or results that can be... more Most programs' ultimate goal is to achieve significant long-term benefits, or results that can be maintained and/or improved after the livelihood support organization has left. In theory, this means indefinite sustainability, but in practice, it can be helpful to project out enough years after exit (project completion) to be able to make some predictions about long-term change long enough to illustrate whether the project appears to be sustainable. Considering resource constraints and multiple livelihood assistance needs, many livelihood support organizations are increasingly realizing that they cannot fund and sustain any one initiative continuously. We should be able to quit responsibly once we've met our objectives, sure that our livelihood support results will not be jeopardized. To accomplish this, we must prepare for long-term sustainability as we design and implement programs. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
The present study assessed the socioeconomic profiles of micro-finance beneficiaries' small-scale... more The present study assessed the socioeconomic profiles of micro-finance beneficiaries' small-scale rice processors in Jigawa State of Nigeria given that there is no exclusive study on socio-economic characteristics of these agribusiness entrepreneurs that benefitted from credit facilities in the study area. The study utilised cross-sectional data elicited through a well-structured questionnaire coupled with interview schedule from 200 processors (133 parboilers and 67 millers) selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. Besides, an easy cost-route approach was used for data collection during the 2022 processing period, and data analysis was achieved using descriptive statistics. The empirical evidence showed the enterprises to be dominated by an economically active labour force that is well experienced, literate and had a sustainable household size for a better livelihood. However, the challenges of gender stereotypes and discrimination, and the climate threat that owed to the use of black energy were visible. Therefore, the study recommends the need for gender budgeting for the purpose of supporting gender mainstreaming, and provision of cheaper and eco-friendly energy technologies as a substitute for fossil fuel energy technologies in use.
There is a dearth of interoperability between apps, data streams, and predictability in the healt... more There is a dearth of interoperability between apps, data streams, and predictability in the healthcare industry for a significant amount of the data generated by multiple digital ecosystems. Real-time data streams can be derived as meaningful and scalable enough to enable real-time healthcare predictive analytics thanks to the new technology approach in distributed messaging and Blockchain, which has become a fundamental component of many healthcare technology stacks. Additionally, absorbing data streams from multiple sources from patterns of data can enhance models that are hampered by complex and lengthy analyses by raising the level of prediction and accuracy. Improved responses, lowered availability requirements, and unified predictive modeling will speed up healthcare interoperability and, in turn, improve diagnosis accuracy, move evidence-based medicine (EBM) in the right direction, and produce other positive effects on healthcare that improve best results and quality. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have had an impact on the healthcare industry for some ... more Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have had an impact on the healthcare industry for some time. The ongoing advancement of technology based on sophisticated machine learning and methods that can identify intricate patterns in data undoubtedly benefits this. A sophisticated model that can automate diagnosis could be created utilizing pooled healthcare data thanks to the quickly developing field of artificial intelligence. Additionally, customizing therapies and directing resources with maximum effectiveness in a timely and dynamic manner facilitates a more precise approach to medicine. Regrettably, a number of significant problems prevent AI's unambiguous affirmation. These range from the dearth of clinical studies that can show its dependability and superior effectiveness compared to conventional systems to the difficulties associated with allocating blame in the event of medical errors. This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
This book will be published by Bentham Science Publishers, a reputable academic publisher known f... more This book will be published by Bentham Science Publishers, a reputable academic publisher known for its commitment to quality and impact. The book will be indexed in Scopus, ensuring broad dissemination and recognition of your work. Contact Information For more information, please contact [email protected] We look forward to your contributions to this important work that aims to raise awareness and drive change in addressing gender-based violence in rural agricultural communities. Scope and Objectives Gender-based violence (GBV) remains a pervasive issue across the globe, with rural agricultural communities often experiencing its most hidden and insidious forms. The socioeconomic , cultural, and environmental factors unique to these communities can exacerbate the vulnerability of women and marginalized groups, leading to a cycle of violence that is often overlooked. This book aims to shed light on the silent suffering endured by those in rural agricultural areas, examining the causes, consequences, and potential solutions to GBV in these contexts. We invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners to contribute original research, theoretical frameworks, case studies, and critical analyses that explore the multifaceted nature of GBV in rural agricultural communities.
The consequence of climate change shock on arable crop productivity especially rice, the largest ... more The consequence of climate change shock on arable crop productivity especially rice, the largest consumed food in the world is threatening the global food security and a light out of this dark is very pertinent for continuous human existence. In lieu of the foregoing, this research attempt to determine the impact and quantified the contribution of climate change shock vis-à-vis climate change shock versus endowment effect on rice productivity using crucial econometric tools-inferential statistics. A total of 360 farmers were drawn from the sampling frame through a multi-stage sampling technique and data elicitations were done through the use of structured questionnaire coupled with interview schedule. An easy cost-route approach was used to collect the field survey data during the 2020 cropping season. Succinctly, from the empirical evidences it was established that most (60.83%) of the farmers have their average rice productivity been affected by climate change shock. Furthermore, climate change shock had both short and long runs effect on the average rice productivity, thus making the production structural change of the vulnerable farmers poor in comparison to the nonvulnerable farmers. Besides, structural effect termed climate change shock accounts for approximately 89.37% of the yield gap/differential between the two groups while 10.63% owes to their endowment related factors. Therefore, the study enjoins affected farmers to adopt smart agricultural practices viz. emulation of peers not affected by climate change shock, thus enhancing the sustainability of the enterprise and rice food security in the studied area.
The results revealed that there was a high literacy level among sample farmers (95.4 percent) whi... more The results revealed that there was a high literacy level among sample farmers (95.4 percent) which is enough to support information on technology use. On an average total cost of 403139 was incurred while total revenue of 631316 was realized with a gross margin of 356906 and net income of 228177 per hectare per annum. The rate of return on investment of 0.56 implies that for every one naira invested, a return of 1.56 and a profit of 0.56 were obtained with production efficiency index of 1.56 reaffirming the ingenuity of the considerable level of profitability achieved in the enterprise. This showed that fish production in the study area was economically rewarding and profitable. It is capable of creating employment, augmenting income and improving the standards of living of the people. The government participation in fish farming is solicited to boost the quantity of fish available for consumption.
Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, Mar 30, 2021
The present research empirically examined the growth performance of soyabean production in Nigeri... more The present research empirically examined the growth performance of soyabean production in Nigeria using time series data which spanned from 1961 to 2017, sourced from FAO database. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, growth model, instability index, Hazell decomposition model, Nerlovian's model and ARIMA model. Empirical evidence showed that the growth in the production trend of soyabean in Nigeria is majorly driven by an increase in the area and not yield which is not favorable for sustainable soyabean food security in the country. Furthermore, risk and uncertainty were observed to be the major source of instability in the production of soyabean in the country. Therein, the risk impacted negatively on the area allocation decision of the soyabean farmers in the studied area. The forecasted production trend showed that the country's soyabean production will observe a paradigm shift from the area as the major driver of production to yield. Thus, technology will be the major driver of soyabean production in Nigeria. The trend if sustained will be a breakthrough for the country's soyabean food security and will curtail the incessant farmers/herders clashes and tenurial conflicts owing to high pressure and competing demand for arable land for other purposes. Therefore, policies which will convert one-quarter of the arable land to other agricultural uses should be welcome as the future production trend of soyabean will be driven by technological advancement. In addition, the government should do more in subsidizing farm inputs in order to enhance farmers' term of trade, thereby wading-off the risks that negatively impacted on the acreage allocation decision of the producers.
The present research empirically determined the effect of IFAD programme on output and input comm... more The present research empirically determined the effect of IFAD programme on output and input commercialization among rice farmers in Niger State of Nigeria using field survey data elicited from 111 participants and 185 non-participants (90 and 95 non-participants from exposed and control groups respectively) drawn via multi-stage sampling design. The collected data were analyzed using Heckman's model. The empirical finding showed that the programme has no effect on output commercialization due to the poor market outlet as a result of no provision of established off-takers. However, the input support aspect of the programme mandate exerts an effect on the input commercialization among the farmers in the studied area. Furthermore, the poor incentive for extension agents, non-productive large household dominated by weaker people and one-way income traffic affected output commercialization among the rice farmers in the study area. Therefore, based on these, the programme should link the farmers with off-takers so as to sustain the viability of the programme even after its life span. In addition, to tackle poor extension contact, the farmers should effectively and efficiently use their social capital to introduce farmer to farmer extension approach by using private extension service as the technical support unit.
Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Tarım Bilimleri Dergisi, Jun 30, 2021
This research empirically determined the cost efficiency of the farmers that participated in the ... more This research empirically determined the cost efficiency of the farmers that participated in the IFAD/VCD programme in Niger State of Nigeria. The study elicited cross-sectional data of the 2018 cropping season viz. wellstructured questionnaire complemented with interview schedule from a sample size of 110 respondents selected through a multi-stage sampling technique. The sampled data were analysed using the stochastic cost frontier model. The empirical evidence showed that none of the farmers was on the cost frontier surface i.e. inability to attain optimal minimum cost in the cultivation of rice in the studied area. The identified significant idiosyncratic variables militating against cost efficiency were the poor health status of the farm family which led to the extra cost incurred in labour substitution and diseconomies of scale due to their small-scale mode of operation. Therefore, the study recommends that the policymakers should sensitize the farmers on the importance of health preventive measures and should endeavour to improve on the existing basic health centres both in human capital and logistics. In addition, the farmers should be encouraged to explore cooperative marketing so as to take advantage of the bulk discount in input purchase and have bargaining power in the marketing of their output, thus tackling the problem of diseconomies of scale in their farm operations.
Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) yield is characterized by low productivity but may be inc... more Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) yield is characterized by low productivity but may be increased through the adoption of new technology or the efficient allocation of existing resources. In addition, improving the level of resource allocation is important for improving productivity. This study investigated resource use efficiency in small-scale okra production. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 100 respondents. The primary data generated through the survey of 100 okra farmers were analyzed using descriptive statistics, the ordinary least squares regression model, and marginal value analysis. The average age of the respondents was 45 years, with 7 members in the household, and 2.8ha being farmed. The ordinary least squares regression estimate indicated age, labor, farm size, and herbicide and insecticide use that influenced okra production. Returns to scale was 2.09; resource use efficiency indicated the following values: farm size 0.343, herbicide applicatio...
Most farmers are experiencing challenges and constraints in accessing agricultural inputs, thus l... more Most farmers are experiencing challenges and constraints in accessing agricultural inputs, thus leading to poor and underutilization of agro-inputs and consequently low agricultural productivity in most part of sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to assess the agro-input supply sector in Kogi state. A total of 157 input dealers were randomly selected across the twenty-one local government areas in the state. Data were collected using well-structured questionnaire complemented with interview schedule and were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics. Findings reveal that agro-chemicals, fertilizer and feed were the major inputs supplied by most of the retailers and wholesalers that hardly engage in activities that create awareness about their products. Input prices were the most important preference and consideration factor in the purchase of agro-input by customers and form the basis for competition. Casual, family and child labors that proved to be cheaper, commonly accessible...
The present research determined the livelihood strategy of rice processors in Nigeria's Jigawa St... more The present research determined the livelihood strategy of rice processors in Nigeria's Jigawa State using a cross-sectional data collected from 200 rice processors (par-boilers and milers) in the year 2022 through a multi-stage sampling technique. Using an easy-route cost approach, data were collected through a structured questionnaire complemented with an interviews schedule. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to synthesis the data. From the empirical findings, it was established that high poverty incidence permeates the actors engaged in processing along the rice value chain. Besides, most of the processors were multidimensional deprived in more than 50% of the total deprivation. Further, food insecurity was of high concern among the par-boilers unlike the millers were almost half of the sampled population were food secured. Nevertheless, most of the processors adopted survival strategy to stay afloat in livelihood sustenance given the poor access of majority to livelihood capital assets. A further investigation revealed that the processors' livelihood was challenged by a large vulnerable household size, thus exacerbate the pressure of household's population on the available resources. Therefore, the study advise that the production credit should be supplemented with a consumption credit in order to enhance the productivity of the resources deployed by the processors in the rice value, thus enhancing their livelihoods and sustainability of the value chain. In addition, the processors need to be sensitized on the imperativeness of a sustainable household size for a better livelihood in the study area.
This book aims to explore innovative strategies, technologies, and frameworks that are transformi... more This book aims to explore innovative strategies, technologies, and frameworks that are transforming the agricultural sector through Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0, focusing on their role in enhancing global food security. We seek original, unpublished chapters that address topics such as: CALL FOR BOOK CHAPTERS Book Title "ADVANCING GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY WITH AGRICULTURE 4.0 AND 5.0" We are pleased to invite researchers, academics, and practitioners to contribute chapters for an upcoming book titled "Advancing Global Food Security with Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0", to be published by IGI Global. This book will be indexed in Scopus, offering contributors a valuable opportunity to share their knowledge in a highly respected platform.
This book aims to explore the transformative potential of Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0 in advancing gl... more This book aims to explore the transformative potential of Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0 in advancing global food security by examining how innovative technologies and sustainable practices can address the pressing challenges facing food systems today. It seeks to accomplish the following objectives: Integrate Knowledge: By bringing together insights from various disciplines-including agronomy, technology, environmental science, and social sciences-the book intends to create a comprehensive understanding of how Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0 can reshape food production and distribution. Highlight Case Studies: The book will feature real-world case 9/25/24, 5:49 PM Call for Chapters: Advancing Global Food Security With Agriculture 4.0 and 5.0 | IGI Global https://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/8097 2/4 studies that demonstrate successful implementations of advanced agricultural practices, showcasing best practices, lessons learned, and scalable solutions. These examples will serve as a practical guide for policymakers, researchers, and practitioners. Promote Interdisciplinary Collaboration: It aims to foster dialogue between researchers, technologists, farmers, and policymakers, encouraging collaborative approaches to food security challenges. By facilitating cross-sector partnerships, the book aspires to catalyze innovative solutions that are socially, economically, and environmentally viable. Address Future Challenges: The book will explore future challenges in food security, such as climate resilience, resource management, and social equity. By examining potential scenarios and strategic responses, it aims to equip readers with the knowledge to navigate uncertainties in the agricultural landscape. Advance Research: By identifying gaps in current research and proposing new avenues for exploration, the book seeks to contribute to the academic discourse on food security, agriculture, and sustainability. It will encourage further investigation into the intersection of technology and human-centric approaches, thus expanding the existing body of knowledge. Overall, this book aspires to be a pivotal resource that not only informs but also inspires action towards a more secure, sustainable, and equitable global food system. Through its contributions, it aims to further current research and practice in the field, helping stakeholders to effectively address the complexities of food security in the 21st century.
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