Yusuf Oladimeji

Ahmadu Bello University | ABU · Department of Agricultural Economics

Keywords: Sole fish, Integrated fish-vegetable, Optimum inputs, Logit and Tobit regression

The steering pivot element of agricultural development depends on the direction of its investment decision for overall economic growth, The study critically identifies and analyses the potential level of investment in Romanian agriculture for sustainable development. Using the descriptive statistics, the micro-economic indicators of investment and...

Nigeria is blessed with large tracts of arable land which makes agriculture an important sector of the economy with a high potential for employment generation, food security, and poverty reduction. The study explores the need for investment in the agricultural sector in Nigeria. Agriculture holds the largest contribution to the Nigerian economy wit...

The purpose of the study is to analyse the effects of COVID-19 induced spike in food prices on urban households’ food security status in Northwest, Nigeria. Primary data through structured questionnaires were collected for the study. A multistage random sampling resulted into sample size of 240 urban households (samples). Primary data was used for...

Abstract Maize (Zea mays L.) is one of the widely consumed cereal crop in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) including Nigeria by human populace and as livestock feeds. Sustainable production of this all-important crop in the face of climatic challenges such as drought is very vital and hence, the introduction of DTMVs to farmers through International Instit...

COVID-19 pandemic is a global health crisis ravaging the entire world. Awareness and agreement on COVID-19 pandemic existence after lockdown and its effects on livelihood was investigated in Nigeria. Two stage sampling procedure was used to select 380 responses for the study. Data were collected using online questionnaire administered via the Whats...

One of the key hindrances to agricultural advancement is the wide gender gap in agricultural productivity. This study focused on gender dynamics in cassava production towards resource empowerment among farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to determine the level of involvement of cassava farmers based on gender an...

How does cassava production affect poverty level of small scale farmers in Kaduna state, Nigeria

To estimate the determinants of efficiency of sorghum production among small scale farmers in Gombe state, Nigeria

Honey bee (Apis mellifera), the most domesticated western honeybee is faced with multiple factors and stressors affecting its health, productivity and survival leading to bee population decline and subsequently low agricultural production and food security. This work was therefore designed to identify, assess pest, predators and their effects on be...

E-agriculture otherwise known as adoption of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in agricultural production offers abundant opportunity to enhance and increase agricultural productivity and efficiency. Tapping these resources among Nigerian small-scale farmers will not only improve productivity and efficiency but will be of immense econo...

This study aimed at analysis of diversification of poultry layers production among peri-urban households in Hadejia local government area of Jigawa state, Nigeria during 2016/2017 production cycles. A purposive sampling of study area was employed and simple random sampling technique was used to select 96 small scale layer producers for the study. D...

This study analysed maize production in Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, Nigeria. The specific objectives are to describe the socioeconomic characteristics of maize farmers, determine the profitability of maize production and describe constrains faced by maize farmers in the study area. One hundred and seventy nine (179) maize farm...

The study reviewed empirical analysis of rice farmers' investment in value addition activities in Kebbi State, Nigeria. An attempt was also made to describe the various rice value addition activities in Nigeria. The empirical reviewed describe the stages in rice value addition activities to include input supply, production, harvesting, processing,...

The study identifies the common risk management strategies (RMS) used by micro, small and medium scale enterprises (MSMAEs) in Northwest , Nigeria. A sample of 334 MSMAEs were selected using multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were collected in 2020 with the use of structured questionnaire. Both descriptive statistics and principal component analy...

The study examined investment of rice value addition activities among farmers in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Data used for the study were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire administered to 123 randomly selected farmers in three local government areas of the state. Data was analyzed using Foster Greek Thoerboeck (FGT) poverty index and log...

The objective of this study was to assess the effects of land degradation on smallholder farmers' poverty status and livelihood diversification in Kwara State, Nigeria. A multistage random farming household survey resulted in four Local Government Areas, eight villages, 240 farmers which were grouped to 92 and 148 land degraded farmers (LDF) and no...

Millet is grown in the large savanna region of Nigeria mostly in a system of intercropping with other crops. The study seeks to analyse the efficiencies of millet-based production pattern and its determining factors in the derived savanna zone of Nigeria. Data were collected from primary sources using a structured questionnaire administered to the...

The study was conducted to determine the optimum combination of integrated crop-livestock enterprises in northwest , Nigeria. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaire and interview schedule. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 3 states, 3 zones, 21 LGAs, 84 villages, and 428 crop-livestock farmers made up of 1...

Gender issues as related with cassava production in Oyo state, Nigeria

This study was conducted to analysed gender dynamics in cassava production and to estimate profitability and profit efficiency among farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaire administered randomly to select 245 cassava farmers made up of 68 adult male (AM), 58 adult female (AF), 61 youth male (YM) and...

The extent of degraded and impoverished lands suitable for agriculture production in Nigeria is highly uncertain and cannot be established without due consideration of current land use. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of land degradation on smallholder farmers' food security and poverty status nexus livelihood diversification i...

Small scale poultry production plays a major role in bridging the protein deficit and sustain rural livelihood in Nigeria. This study assesses the productivity and allocative efficiency (AE) of quail (Cortunix coturnix japonica) production using different rearing techniques in Nigeria. In this study, both primary and secondary data were collected f...

Rice is one of the most valuable cereal crops cultivated and consumed in Nigeria. The study evaluates efficiency levels in the irrigated and rain-fed small-scale rice farmers in Kano state, Nigeria. The field survey was carried out in 2019 farming season. A multi-stage sampling procedure consists of three (3) agricultural zones. One Local Governmen...

Tropentag Germany poster presentation by Oladimeji Yusuf through Virtual conference, Wednesday September 9 - 11, 2020

The importance and widespread use of stored grains is potentially negated by insect pests and lack of efficient and environment friendly control methods. In this study we explored the use of propolis extracts as protectant of grains against damage caused by Sitophilus zeamais and Callosobruchus maculatus. Bee propolis collected from beehives was di...

The study assessed the effect of peri-urban vegetable production on household poverty reduction in Kaduna State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of vegetable farmers; estimate the profitability of the vegetable production; determine the poverty status and determine the effect of vegetable produc...

Small scale poultry production plays a major role in bridging the protein deficit and sustain rural livelihood in Nigeria. This study assesses the productivity and allocative efficiency (AE) of quail (Cortunix coturnix japonica) production using different rearing techniques in Nigeria. In this study, both primary and secondary data were collected f...

A gender differential issue in relation to farm productivity in subsistence farming has been of special interest from the standpoint of public policy in developing countries. The study attempted to assess gender differential in production efficiency and constraints in strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) production in Plateau State, Nigeria. Primary da...

The study intends to analyse the effect of transaction costs on rice production output during fuel hike in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from the rice farmers with the aid of structured questionnaire and interview schedule in 2018 farming season. A multistage sampling procedure was employed in selecting 523 rice farmers. The an...

The article is a product of two years research of lead author

The article is a product of research work of corresponding author

This study examines dietary diversity score and estimates its determinants among rural households in Panshekara, Kumbotso Local Government Area, Kano State, Nigeria. A sample of 120 households were randomly selected and interviewed to identify the variety of foods consumed, their expenditure pattern and factors affecting their dietary diversity sco...

Nigeria is faced with the task of meeting the protein demands of its ever-increasing human population aimed at promoting healthy living and sustainable economic growth. Fish has been acknowledged as an important source of animal protein in the country. Hence, adoption of the modified drum-oven will enhance better supply of processed fish to the mar...

The extent of degraded and impoverished lands suitable for agriculture production in Nigeria is highly uncertain and cannot be established without due consideration of current land use and land tenure. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of land degradation on smallholder farmers’ food security and poverty status nexus livelihood d...

The interdependence of water, food and energy are widely recognized as important drivers of socioeconomic development. The objective of the study was to assess the impact of Shiroro Dam Project (SDP) on productivity and livelihood diversification of rural fisherfolks in Niger state, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from the fisherfolks with the...

Food security and poverty are two important concepts embedded in Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).A number of empirical studies across the world have shown that irrigation has either a positive or negative influence on fisherfolks' household incomes, food security and poverty alleviation. Hence, the study intends to assess the impact of Shiroro...

The study focused on profitability and profit efficiency among farmers who are public servant households in Kwara State, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data (production records) were collected. Three hundred and thirty public-servant farmers comprising 150 fish farmers, 60 broiler farmers and 120 vegetable farmers were randomly selected throug...

The study was conducted to assess households' food security and production constraints of maize farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Primary data through structured questionnaire and interview, administered to randomly select 258 maize farmers from 20 villages and four (4) LGAs of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The research questions were analysed with aid of...

The study was conducted to estimate the treatment effect of land degradation on smallholder arable crop farmers' food security and productivity in Kwara State, Nigeria. A multi stage random farming household survey resulted in four (4) Local Government Areas (LGAs), eight (8) villages, and 240 farmers were filtered to 92 and 148 land graded and non...

A gender differential issue in relation to farm productivity in subsistence farming has been of special interest from the standpoint of public policy in developing countries. The study attempted to assess gender differential in production efficiency and constraints in strawberry (Fragaria chiloensis) production in Plateau State, Nigeria. Primary da...

This study estimated costs and return in Edo and Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to select two hundred and forty-five (245) respondents comprising 94 wholesalers, 121 retailers and 30 brokers and commission agents for the study. Primary data were obtained from field survey. Descriptive st...

This study provides important information regarding the factors that affect maize demand and supply in Nigeria. Maize demand and supply models were estimated for the period 1995 to 2017 using the autoregressive distributed lag model technique to cointegration. Based on the estimated demand and supply model, the factors that affected maize demand in...

This study estimated costs and return in Edo and Abuja Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to select two hundred and forty-five (245) respondents comprising 94 wholesalers, 121 retailers and 30 brokers and commission agents for the study. Primary data were obtained from field survey. Descriptive st...

This study examined efficiency and profitability of sweet potato production in north central and northwestern Nigeria as a potential for enhancing food security. Primary sources of the data were gathered by field surveys in 2016/2017 farming season through questionnaire and interview. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 200 responden...

The study examined the sericulture farmers' perception and the effects of S30 variety Mulberry leaves on the overall performance of the Bombyx mori L. AJ X AC Hybrid under the Nigerian tropical condition. A field survey of demographic status, Knowledge, Awareness and Perception (KAP) of sericulture practices was conducted using questionnaire and in...

Dry season farming in Shiroro Dam (SD) project serves as a resilience to avert climate change, environmental, socioeconomic and production shocks among rural households in Nigeria. The project is expected to have some impact on the livelihood of surrounding communities. The study assessed the effects of SD dry season farming on livelihood shocks am...

This study examined marketing channels, structure, and conduct of pineapple fruit marketing in Edo State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was adopted to select 245 actors for the study. Primary data were obtained from field survey through ADPs of Edo State and the FCT respectively. The tools of anal...

The study intends to analyse the effect of transaction costs on rice production output during fuel hike in Kaduna state, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from the rice farmers with the aid of structured questionnaire and interview schedule in 2018 farming season. A multistage sampling procedure was employed in selecting 523 rice farmers. The an...

Dry season farming in Shiroro Dam (SD) project serves as a resilience to avert climate change, environmental, socioeconomic and production shocks among rural households in Nigeria. The project is expected to have some impact on the livelihood of surrounding communities. The study assessed the effects of SD dry season farming on livelihood shocks am...

This study examined the economic and potential benefits of recycling used concrete pond water in vegetable production among fish farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Seven Local Government Area (LGAs) were covered and these include Asa, Ifelodun, Ilorin east, Ilorin west, Moro, Offa and Oyun. Primary data were collected in 2015 production season throug...

The study examined the structure and marketing efficiency of cassava in Ado-Ekiti Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. Primary data were obtained using structured questionnaires and multistage sampling method was employed to select 183 respondents comprising 93 farmers and 90 marketers. The Herfindahl-Hirschman Index and Gini Coefficient...

This study examined the estimation of profit efficiency rice farmers' investment in value addition activities in Kebbi State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 123 farmers from 3 rice producing Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the State. Primary data were obtained with the aid of structured questionnaire. Net return and pr...

An integrated farming system is a resource-saving farming model that aim to achieve increase profits and high sustained production levels, while minimizing the negative effects of intensive farming and preserving the environment. The study comes up with the research question: What are the potential benefits of integrated maize-livestock farming sys...

Small scale poultry production plays a major role in bridging the protein deficit and sustain rural livelihood in Nigeria. A study was conducted to estimate the technical and scale efficiencies of quail (Cortunix coturnix japonica) production a strategy toward the provision of sustainable animal protein in Nigerian diets. Data Envelope Analysis (DE...

The diversity of urban livelihoods towards agriculture in Nigeria has not been given adequate attention and, globally,most studies dwelled on rural livelihood diversification.This paper examine the factors that influence livelihood diversification among public servant households to agricultural production activities, and the extent it has assuaged...

Efficiency is a very important factor for productivity improvement. The objective of this Study was to analyse technical efficiency (TE) of poultry egg enterprises in Kaduna State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was employed to select egg poultry farmers. Purposive sampling technique was employed to select the 313 poultry egg enterprise...

The objective of this study was to determine the potential impact of Purdue improved cowpea storage (PICS) technology on the income of users in north central states of Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure involved selection of 3 Local Government Areas (LGAs) each from 18 senatorial districts of six states, 108 villages. Thereafter 2,220 cowpea...

The study focused on the adoption of recommended broiler management practices by women in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 118 farmers and primary data were collected using structured questionnaire. The study employed descriptive statistics to examine the levels of awareness and adoptio...

This study examined micro-credit utilization and its impact on farmers' maize output and household food security in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Primary data based on 2015 farm season were collected from two categories of farmers; beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of micro-credit with the aid of structured questionnaire and interview. A multi-stage sam...

The discovery of oil in Nigeria has been a major reason why agricultural sector has been neglected and the country has consistently faced the problem of food deficit. The study determined the socioeconomic factors affecting household food security among maize farmers’ utilizing micro-credit in Kaduna state, Nigeria. The study was accomplished by fi...

Studies have shown that people living in poverty devise mitigation measures to overcome their economic vulnerability. This study addresses the following research questions. What are the socioeconomic characteristics of the beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of micro-credits in the study area?. Are farm enterprises in term of productivity efficienc...

This study determined technical efficiency among maize farmers in Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy nine maize farmers were sampled using a three stage sampling procedure. Primary data was used with the aid of structured questionnaire. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics and Data E...

This paper focuses on achieving sustainable food security through analysis of risk in honeybee production farms and determines the risk behaviour of bee farmers in kebbi and kwara states of Nigeria. Primary data were obtained using structured questionnaires and interview. A multi-stage random sampling procedure was employed for selecting 148 respon...

Agricultural production activities are gradually becoming important livelihood diversification among urban and peri-urban households whose main occupation is public service. The study focuses on livelihood diversification through agricultural production activities among public servants in Kwara State, Nigeria. Both primary and secondary data (produ...

The aim of this paper is to analyze risks in fish farming systems in Oyo and Kwara States, Nigeria. The primary data were collected using structured questionnaire with personal interview method by trained enumerators. The data collected belonged to the 2015/2016 production year. The total respondents (277) in the two states were separated to concre...

The earnings from non-farm activities are increasingly becoming important back-up income for most rural households in many developing countries. The study estimates the determinants of livelihood diversification among artisanal fisherfolks in North-central and North-western Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 267 fishery household heads throu...

Mining and quarry sectors are considered as one of the most important viable sectors in Nigerian economy. This paper assessed the socioeconomic impact of quarrying and mining on poverty alleviation among rural farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria. A three stage sampling technique was employed to arrive at the sample size of 177 farming househ...

The study revealed that agricultural incomes are increasingly becoming important as a part-time, vacations or home-based income supplement for urban households whose main activity is public service. The study examined profitability and the entrepreneurship among 120 public-servant broiler farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics, net...

The scope of this study was to examine profitability and determine the factors influencing diversification strategies among rice farmers that participated in Kogi Accelerated Rice Production Programme (KARPP). Primary data were obtained through multistage sampling procedure from 216 participating farmers. Descriptive statistics, gross margin, Gini...

This study determined technical efficiency among maize farmers in Doguwa Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, Nigeria. One hundred and seventy nine maize farmers were sampled using a three stage sampling procedure. Primary data was used with the aid of structured questionnaire. The results were analysed using descriptive statistics and Data E...

ABSTRACT The study analysed honeybee production among women beekeepers in Kaduna State. Information was elicited from 128 women beekeepers randomly selected from a sample frame of 256 women beekeepers by means of structured questionnaire and interview schedule. Analytical tools employed were frequency, percentage, mean and gross margin analysis. Re...