Keywords
Small-scale
Farmers
Maize
Programme
Participation
Farmers
Maize
Programme
Participation
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Tafida, I., Nazifi, B., Anka, N. N., & Suleiman, M. S. (2024). ANALYSIS OF SMALL-SCALE MAIZE FARMERS PARTICIPATION IN COMPREHENSIVE AGRICULTURAL REVOLUTION PROGRAMME (ZACAREP) IN ZAMFARA STATE, NIGERIA. Journal of Agricultural Economics, Environment and Social Sciences, 10(2), 45-56. Retrieved from https://jaeess.com.ng/index.php/jaeess/article/view/242
Abstract
The study analysed small-scale maize farmer’s participation in Zamfara comprehensive agricultural revolution programme (ZACAREP) in Zamfara State Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling procedure was used to select 160 respondents for the study and data were collected using structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics, Likert scale and Poisson regression model were used to analyse the data. The study revealed that, majority (75%) of the respondents were males and more than two third (61.9%) were not formally educated. Among the perceived factors that influence decision to participate in ZACAREP by farmers, refunding with products after harvest (
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FOASTAT (2017). Online statistical database. http//www.fao.org/foastat/en/#home.
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Daud, A., Awoyemi, T., Omotoso, A., & Omotayo, A. (2018). Human Capital and Income Diversification among Crop Farmers in Rural Oyo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agriculture & Rural Development. 49(1): 251-260.
De Beer, F. & Swanepoel, H. (2018). Community Development and Beyond: Issues, Structures and Producers. Pretoria: van Schaik publishers
Kabir, S. C. (2016). Zamfara State. Its History, Challenges and Prospects in Nigeria: A Paper Presented at 20th Anniversary for the Creation of Zamfara State. 1st October, 2016.
Ameh, J., Oladimeji, Y. U. and Ugbabe, O. O. (2020). Assessment of Households’ Food Security and Production Constraints of Maize Farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Journal of Agripreneurship and Sustainable Development, 3(3): 1-12.
Kakumba, K. and Nsingo, N. (2018). An Exploration of Barriers to Community Participation in Development and Growth Within Ompundja; Open Journal of Social Science, 11 (9): 23-32.
Maureen, N. F. (2015) Community Development an Adult Education Practice in Nigeria. Vitaman Educational Books Lagos, Nigeria, Pp 9-15.
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Obaniyi, K. S., Akangbe, J. A., Matanmi, B. M., and Adesiji, G. B. (2014). Factors Motivating Incentives of Farmers in Rice Production Training Programme (Acase study of Olam/USAID/ADP/First Bank Programme). Journal of Agricultural Research, 2(5):74-81.
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Ouma, J., Bett, E. and Mbataru, P. (2014). Drivers of Adoption of Improved Maize Varieties in Moist Transition Zone of Eastern Kenya. Journal of Economic and Sustainable Development, 5:147-156.
Sanusi, M. M. and Dada, O. D. (2013) Profitability Analysis of Tomatoes Marketing in Odeda Local Government Area of Ogun State, Nigeria. Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension and Sociology. Pp. 76-78
Storey, D. (2017). Issues of Integration, Participation and Empowerment in Rural Development: Case of LEADER in the Republic of Ireland. Journal of Rural Studies, 15(3): 307-315.
56
Theron, F. (2015). Public Participation as a Micro-level Development Strategy, Participatory Development in South Africa. A Development Management Perspective. Pretoria: Van Schaik Publishers.
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ZACAREP, (2018). Zamfara Comprehensive Agricultural Revolution Programme, Appraisal Manual report 2018.
ZADP, (2015). Zamfara Agricultural Development Programme (ZADP) Diary. Pp. 16.
ZSG, (2014). Zamfara State Government Diary 2014.
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