Aug 2026· IIARD INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF BANKING AND FINANCE RESEARCH· pp. 92· 0 citations
Abstract
This study assessed the Effect of IFAD-Community-Based Agricultural and Rural Development
Programme in Rural Women’s Income in Taraba State, Nigeria. on income generation and
livelihood diversification among rural women in Taraba State, Nigeria. A total of 343
respondents were selected using a multi-stage sampling procedure across IFAD-CBARDP
intervention areas. Data were collected through structured questionnaire and analysed using
descriptive statistics (frequencies, mean and percentages). Major findings revealed that 72%
of respondents had no formal education, while 65% were married and engaged primarily in
farming and petty trading. On income-generating activities, 74.6% of the women engaged in
poultry farming, 63.3% in petty trading, and 55.7% in food processing of the respondents
engaged in two or more such crop farming 40.8%. Livestock rearing 24.8%, agro-processing
11.7% and trading 8.2% livelihood activities. Regarding household income, 76.4%
experienced a positive shift from low to moderate or high-income levels after program
participation. Major challenges included lack of access to credit (71.2%), poor market access
(65.3%), and inadequate training (58.9%). The study concluded that IFADCBARDP
significantly increased rural women’s income and promoted livelihood diversification. It is
therefore recommended that stakeholders should strengthen rural women’s access to
affordable credit in order to encourage livelihood diversification among rural women
Women play a critical yet often under-recognized role in agricultural production in Nigeria,
particularly within rural communities where agriculture remains the mainstay of livelihoods.
This study examined women’s contribution to agricultural production in Safana Local
Government Area of Katsina State, Nigeria, with specific attention to the nature of their
involvement, access to productive resources, and factors influencing their productivity. A cross
sectional descriptive research design employing a mixed-methods approach was adopted.
Quantitative data were collected from 120 women farmers using a structured questionnaire,
while qualitative insights were obtained through key informant interviews with agricultural
extension officers and women group leaders. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive
statistics, chi-square tests, and multiple regression analysis, while qualitative data were
thematically analyzed to support the survey findings. The results revealed that women are
actively involved in crop production, processing, and marketing, contributing significantly to
household food security and income. However, limited access to land, credit facilities, extension
services, and decision-making power significantly constrained their productivity. Regression
results showed that access to land, credit, and extension services had a statistically significant
influence on women’s agricultural output. Qualitative evidence further highlighted socio
cultural norms and institutional barriers as major challenges affecting women’s effective
participation in agriculture. The study concludes that despite their substantial contribution,
women farmers remain structurally disadvantaged within the agricultural system. It therefore
recommends gender-responsive agricultural policies, improved access to productive resources,
and strengthened extension services to enhance women’s productivity and promote inclusive
agricultural development in Safana Local Government Area and similar rural contexts.
Luper Veronica Viashima· International Journal of Agr...· 0 citations
Agricultural subsidy programs and agricultural input support initiatives are seen effective in transforming rural livelihoods, particularly among the indigenous and marginalized households. Using a quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive research design this study examines the efficiency of agricultural input support on indigenous livelihoods in Raksirang Rural Municipality, Makwanpur District, Bagmati Province, Nepal. Agricultural input support has made a positive contribution to the improvement of households, although the change in income is not uniform across households. Primary data was collected in 2025, with the sample of 180 households from the population of 330 households using stratified random sampling method. Where necessary, secondary data and information are from published journal articles, other literary articles and knowledge documents available in the sector. Almost 50% of the households gained income with the average income of Nepalese Rupees 12216.77 and 36% of households reported increase in annual income within the timeframe of 6 to 24 months of receipt of agricultural inputs. Larger proportion of households experienced improved food security, health and nutrition benefits and reduced household expenditure though they did not realize increase in annual income through agricultural products. Income from the sale of agricultural products was used for family livelihood, health, education with some reinvestment in agribusiness expansion and loan repayment, which indicates the shift towards livelihood diversification or creating alternative option of livelihood enhancement. The study is significant to understand the efficiency and effect of small scale external agricultural input support on family income, expenditure patterns and economic resilience reducing vulnerabilities.
Pravin Bastola· International Research Journ...· 0 citations
Rural Nigeria faces persistent poverty, where agriculture remains the primary livelihood for the largely rural population. However, although Community-Based Agriculture and Rural Development Projects (CBARDP) have been widely implemented, the extent to which community participation strengthens their poverty-reduction outcomes remains insufficiently examined, particularly using a comprehensive Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) approach. This paper discusses how Community-Based Agriculture and Rural Development Projects (CBARDP) reduce poverty in Nigeria with the community participation as a moderator. Primary data were collected from 385 rural household heads using a quantitative cross-sectional survey design. Respondents were selected through multistage stratified random sampling across the North-West, North-East, and South-South geopolitical zones of Nigeria, yielding a 96.25% response rate. The findings revealed that Community-Based Agriculture Projects (CBAP) exerted a significant positive direct effect on poverty reduction (β = .189, p < .001), whereas Rural Development Projects (RDP) did not. Community participation both directly reduced poverty (β = .237) and significantly strengthened the effects of CBAP (β = .304) and RDP (β = .215) on poverty reduction. The moderation model elucidated 47% of the variance in poverty alleviation. These results show that meaningful community involvement is not just an extra step, but a necessary step to turn investments in agriculture and rural development into long-term poverty reduction in Nigeria. While the cross-sectional design limits causal inference, the model explains substantial variation in poverty reduction and provides a robust basis for future longitudinal investigations.
Orphan crops, also known as neglected and underutilized crops, possess significant potential for improving household nutrition, agricultural resilience, and food security, yet they remain largely overlooked in agricultural development programmes in Nigeria. This study investigated the impact of orphan crop utilization on household food security among rural households in South-West Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 540 farming households from three purposively selected states (Oyo, Ogun, and Ondo). Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, the Foster–Greer–Thorbecke (FGT) food security index, t-test, and probit regression model. The results showed that the respondents had a mean age of 42 years, an average farming experience of 17 years, and an average farm size of 4.85 hectares. About 76% of the households consumed orphan crops, while 73.72% of the households that utilized orphan crops in their diets were food secure compared with only 30.23% of non-utilizing households. The t-test revealed a statistically significant difference in food security status between orphan crop utilizers and non-utilizers (t = -30.807, p < 0.01). Probit regression results indicated that orphan crop utilization had a positive and highly significant impact on household food security (β = 0.953, p < 0.01). Other significant determinants of food security included age, household size, farming years of experience, education level, and farm size. The study concludes that increased utilization of orphan crops significantly enhances household food security by improving dietary diversity and strengthening the resilience of rural farming households. It therefore recommends the promotion of orphan crop production and utilization through supportive government policies, improved access to quality planting materials, extension services, research, farmer training, and market development to enhance sustainable food security in Nigeria.
A. Taiwo, W. Rasaki· Journal of Agriculture, Aqua...· 0 citations
This study investigated the influence of the FADAMA III programme on agricultural productivity
in the Southern Senatorial District of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Using Structural-Functional
Theory, the research assessed how the programme functions within the agricultural system to
enhance food production and rural development. A descriptive and survey research design was
employed, with data collected through structured questionnaires administered to 384 respondents
across Eket, Ikot Abasi and Mbo Local Government Areas. Two hypotheses guided the study,
focusing on the programme’s effectiveness and farmers’ access to improved farming practices.
Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, one-sample t-tests and Spearman’s Rho
correlation. Findings showed that inadequate access to modern farming techniques posed a major
constraint on productivity, while the FADAMA III programme did not significantly improve food
output in the area. The study recommends improved access to modern agricultural technologies
and more effective implementation of rural development initiatives
Charity Idongesit Victor· INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOC...· 0 citations
Poverty is a significant livelihood concern for many rural households in the conflict-affected communities of Nigeria. This study examined how soybean farming affects poverty reduction among smallholder farmers in Mangu and Bokkos Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Plateau State. The number of smallholder farmers was 337, who were selected based on convenience sampling. A quantitative approach was used, employing descriptive statistics, Foster–Greer–Thorbecke (FGT) poverty measures and multiple regression analysis. The FGT results indicate that 33.5% of the sampled households were poor, with a poverty gap of 0.04 and poverty severity of 0.01. The results of the regression show that soybean production, farm size and credit access positively and significantly influence household income, while formal education (number of years) has no statistically significant impact. The results indicate that proper access to productive resources and markets could generate positive contributions to poverty reduction in soybean production. The research suggests that expansion of farmers' credit, better access to land, better extension services, practical training with farmers, and more membership in farmers' associations are needed.
Pokyes Auta Linus· African Journal of Agricultu...· 0 citations
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