
Onah ogochukwu GabriellaUniversity of Nigeria | UNN · Department of Agricultural Economics
Onah ogochukwu Gabriella
Ph.D
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Introduction
Ogochukwu Onah is a lecturer in the department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria Nsukka.
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Publications (35)
ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF ACCESS OF FARMERS TO THE SERVICES OF FARMERS' MULTIPURPOSE COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ENUGU NORTH AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF ENUGU STATE, NIGERIA. A MUlTISTAGE RANDOM SAMPLING TECHNIQUE WAS USED TO SELECT 119 MEMBERS OF 24 FMCS
The rising demand for sustainable agriculture is driving a global shift toward eco-friendly vegetable production methods that prioritise human health and environmental protection Vegetables. However, the level of uptake of eco-friendly practices and their drivers are poorly understood, which prompts the current study. A semi-structured questionnair...
The use of high-carbon energy (HCE) causes adverse effects on the environment and sustainable food production. Yet, low-carbon energy (LCE) use among women farmers is missing in the literature. Therefore, this study investigates the operationalization of LCE use for sustainable agricultural production among smallholder women farmers in Nigeria. Dat...
Improved and environmentally friendly agricultural waste management technology is needed to improve the environment and avoid some health issues as a result of poor waste management. Yet, its adoption is low and there is little documented work on the subject matter, especially in Nigeria. Therefore, this study assessed cas-sava processors' willingn...
Agroecology is a sustainable farming method that has the potential to revolutionize the global agricultural sector by promoting cleaner and more environmentally friendly practices. However, the question of how to effectively transition to a sustainable agroecology system remains a topic of debate, particularly in developing economies. In many devel...
JEL Classification Codes: O13 Peer-Review Model: External peer-review was done through double-blind method. A B S T R A C T To uncover the constraints and entry points for improving the operational performance of farmers' cooperative societies in southeast Nigeria forms the motivation for this study. Farmers' cooperatives have enormous potential to...
The need to analyze the changes that the effect of climate change brings on the income-generating activities of farmers in Enugu state necessitated this study. The study examined farmers' socioeconomic characteristics, described the perceived climate change effects, analyzed changes in income-generating activities, and evaluated the link between so...
The motivation for this study is due to the roles forest conservation play in ensuring a safer environment and food security. Forest conservation involves efforts to manage forests to ensure their continued ability to provide benefits in the future. Given that rural residents depend directly on the forest for their livelihood, the problem of forest...
ABSTRACT
Background: A fundamental departure from subsistence to commercial agriculture is crucial for ensuring lasting household-level food security and poverty reduction. The absence of farm-level analysis of the market orientation decisions constitutes a bottleneck to commercialising smallholder rice farmers. Objectives: The study evaluated the...
Purpose
The goal of this study was to determine the impact of access to credit facilities on financial performance among farmers of cooperative societies. The study also tested the predictive power of financial literacy.
Design/methodology/approach
The descriptive survey research design was used for the study while the sample size was 240 farmers...
Purpose
This study evaluated the use of Internet-mediated platforms for food supply chain among Ukrainian farmers due to the war.
Design/methodology/approach
The study was an online survey involving 325 Ukrainian farmers. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire.
Findings
The result of the study revealed the main effect o...
Introduction
Organic Agriculture is considered one of the promising sustainable agricultural systems that can promote green economy measures, especially in developing countries where smallholder agriculture forms the backbone of the economy. With increasing awareness of the environmental and health benefits of organic foods, there has been an incre...
The aim of the study was to analyze awareness and willingness to pay (WTP) for organic vegetables among households in Anambra State, Nigeria. Analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentages, and Contingent Valuation Method. One hundred and forty (140) respondents were utilized for the study but with a valid...
Purpose
The aim of this study was to determine the impact of oral communication in improving the marketing and financial management skills of sweet potato farmers.
Design/methodology/approach
The study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre- and post-test approach. The sample was 540 sweet potato farmers that were randomly assigned to trainin...
Purpose
This study aimed to develop and test the impact of a social media-based intervention for improving the business skills and income of young smallholder farmers.
Design/methodology/approach
First, the researchers used an exploratory approach to develop a social media-based intervention for acquiring business skills and improving income. Seco...
Nations of the world have seen unprecedented changes in climate variables in recent decades. But it is unclear to what extent climate change has impacted and will impact food systems in some developing regions, and how policymakers can frame an approach to encouraging adaptation and advancing climate-smart agriculture. Many studies attempting to li...
Nations of the world have seen unprecedented changes in climate variables in recent decades. But it is unclear to what extent climate change has impacted and will impact food systems in some developing regions, and how policymakers can frame an approach to encouraging adaptation and advancing climate-smart agriculture. Many studies attempting to li...
The study investigated the economic analysis of value chain adaptation among cocoyam farmers in Nsukka Local Government Area, Enugu State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of cocoyam farmers, describes different value chain adaptation among cocoyam farmers, determine factors influencing choice...
The study assessed the marketing of four Non-Wood Forest Products (NWFPs) among members of farmers' cooperatives in Kogi State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study identified the marketing channels for the NWFPs; estimated their marketing margins, and identified the constraints they face in marketing NWFPs in the study area. The study adopted survey r...
Financial inclusion is a key to economic development and has continually gained increased attention across countries, particularly in developing countries where there is relatively high rate of financial exclusion. In Nigeria, despite several measures taken to promote financial inclusion, there is still high rate of financial exclusion among rural...
Processing of melon plays a significant role in the livelihood of rural women as it serves as their major occupation. Despite its significant role, the women processors were faced with some challenges. This study, therefore, identified the challenges faced by women in melon processing in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Primar...
234 (0) 8038682780 Abstract The study analyzed the economics of broiler bird production in Akko Local Government Area of Gombe State, Nigeria. A total of 51 farmers were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Data were collected using structured questionnaires administered on the broilers farmers. Gross margin and net farm income were f...
This study set out to empirically determine the current state of individual and household adaptation to climate change in the UK and how policymakers can improve on it. The study utilised both qualitative and quantitative approaches (mixed method). For the quantitative aspect of the study, a quota-sampling technique was employed in the selection of...
Abstract
The study analyzed the contributions of species of NWFPs to farm household’s livelihood and poverty reduction. One hundred and twenty (120) respondents were selected through multistage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and Probit model were used for the analysis. The results indicated males (63.33 %) had mean age of 56 years a...
The study analysed the contributions of species of NWFPs to farm household's livelihood and poverty reduction. One hundred and twenty respondents were selected through multistage sampling procedure. Frequency, mean and likert scale and probit model were used for the analysis. The results indicated that the majority were male (63.33 %) and had mean...
The study analysed the contributions of species of NWFPs to farm household's livelihood and poverty reduction. One hundred and twenty respondents were selected through multistage sampling procedure. Frequency, mean and likert scale and probit model were used for the analysis. The results indicated that the majority were male (63.33 %) and had mean...
Aflatoxin contamination of poultry feeds in Nigeria is a common problem in most feed
mills. A survey on the distribution of aflatoxin in feed mills from different parts of Nigeria
was carried out. The concentration of aflatoxin in most feed mills from the Northwestern
part of Nigeria was low compared to the concentrations in the feed mills from
the...
Nigeria has been ranked as the 6th miserable country in the world. Equally, youth unemployment in Nigeria maintains its all-time maximum of 55.4%. Also, millions of children and pregnant women suffer from vitamin A deficiency in Africa. Thus, motivating the biofortification of cassava tubers with carotene. A number of agribusiness opportunity exist...
Nigeria has been ranked as the 6th miserable country in the world. Equally, youth unemployment in Nigeria maintains its alltime
maximum of 55.4%. Also, millions of children and pregnant women suffer from vitamin A deficiency in Africa. Thus, motivating
the biofortification of cassava tubers with carotene. A number of agribusiness opportunity exist...
Abstract
This paper investigates agglomeration economies among Farmers in cluster areas of South Eastern Nigeria as a tool for economic emancipation with a special interest in diversification and growth. It also identified other vital roles agglomeration plays in developing economies like Nigeria. These are not only as tools for poverty alleviation...
The study examined the Performance of Farmers’ Multipurpose Cooperative Societies (FMCS) in Enugu North Agricultural zone of Enugu State, Nigeria. Purposive and proportional sampling techniques were used to collect primary data from 30 FMCS through their chairmen. The analytical techniques involved both descriptive and inferential statistics. It wa...