ONLINE PAPER PUBLISHING - Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025
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RESULT DEMONSTRATION OF INFLUENCE OF CATTLE MANURE APPLICATION RATES ON OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS) VARIETIES PRODUCTIVITY FOR SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN WUKARI, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA.
Authors: GAMFE, P.W. LOTO, O. OJUKWU, M.N.
Abstracts: A result demonstration was carried out to evaluate productivity of okra [Albelmoschus esculentus] (l) moench] varieties using cattle manure for small scale farmers. Farm demonstration was carried out at the Teaching and Research Farm of the Faculty of Agriculture and Life Sciences of Federal University Wukari, Taraba State, during the 2024 growing season for small scale okra farmers to see and learn. Data were collected on growth and yield parameters (Plant height, number of leaves per plant, stem girth, number of branches and fruit yield per plant). ANOVA results obtained showed that growth and yield of okra were lowest in control treatments, which showed that the cattle manures used in the study area positively influenced the performance and yield of okra. Cattle manure positively increased okra plant height and less effect on number of leaves. There was no significant effect on number of leaves in 2024 cropping season. Stem girth was significantly increased with cattle manure compared to control treatments. However, number of okra fruits was significantly small. Based on the findings of the experiments, it could be confirmed that cattle manure seems to promote higher growth of okra. Thus, prerana variety is recommended for small scale okra farmers to grow in the study area.
Pages: 01-11
Cite this Article: GAMFE, P.W. LOTO, O. OJUKWU, M.N. , "RESULT DEMONSTRATION OF INFLUENCE OF CATTLE MANURE APPLICATION RATES ON OKRA (ABELMOSCHUS ESCULENTUS) VARIETIES PRODUCTIVITY FOR SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN WUKARI, TARABA STATE, NIGERIA.", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 01-11 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF MENSTRAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT AND PERIOD POVERTY ON SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRL'S ATTENDANCE TO SCHOOL IN MAKURDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: ADINYA, E. P., OCHALIBE, A.I. ALI, A.
Abstracts: This Study assessed Effects of Menstral Hygiene Management and period poverty on secondary school girls attendance to school in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Data for the study were collected from primary sources using structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics was used for data analysis. The result showed the mean of extended family ties (4.32) family welfare community (3.92) religion and spiritual belief (3.52) culture and menstruation were deeply intertwined, influencing how individual perceived and managed menstruation. The result further showed school attendance (57%) missed classes (91%), given assistance (81%), receiving training or hygiene and wellbeing (5.66%), this means menstrual etiquette is a factor that influences period management among school attendance. The study concludes that cultural taboo on menstrual management affected girls’ school attendance. The study recommends school management aspect as relates to menstrual hygiene management negatively affecting school attendance among girls should be a thing of the past, especially on very basic issues of lack of adequate toilets and water. This must be addressed urgently by building more toilets in schools and provision of water by the Government, NGOs to prevent girls staying away from school because of menstruation periods.
Pages: 12-24
Cite this Article: ADINYA, E. P., OCHALIBE, A.I. ALI, A. , "ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF MENSTRAL HYGIENE MANAGEMENT AND PERIOD POVERTY ON SECONDARY SCHOOL GIRL'S ATTENDANCE TO SCHOOL IN MAKURDI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 12-24 #JAEES
ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS OF FISCAL POLICIES ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (1990-2023)
Authors: UGONDO, F., TSUE, P. T. MBAH, E.N.
Abstracts: This study analyzed effects of fiscal policies on human development in Nigeria from 1990-2023. Data for the study were collected through secondary source from National Bureau of Statistics (NBS); annual times series data were used in the analysis. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The result of Augmented Dickey-Fuller unit root test showed all variables became stationary at first differencing. The trend result showed upward trend in human development, while total revenue and public expenditures showed undulated trend during the period under review. The result of Johansen cointegration test showed that there was long run relationship between fiscal policies and human development. The result showed that total revenue and public expenditure have positive and significant effect on human development at 1% and 5% probability levels while external debt had significant negative effect on human development at 5% probability levels. The study concludes that fiscal policies significantly affected human development in Nigeria during the period under review. The study recommends limited external borrowing and government should ensure borrowed funds are channeled into productive ventures.
Pages: 25-35
Cite this Article: UGONDO, F., TSUE, P. T. MBAH, E.N. , "ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS OF FISCAL POLICIES ON HUMAN DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA (1990-2023)", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 25-35 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ON FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA
Authors: AWEN, S.J., NASWEM, A.A, SOOIMYOL, V.M.
Abstracts: The study assessed effects of sexual harassment on female undergraduates students of tertiary Institutions in Nigeria. The study adopts a survey design with questionnaire used as the major instrument for data collections. Total sample size of 400 respondents was selected for the study. The findings showed that there is a significant relationship between sexual harassment and the social effects on female undergraduates which accounted for about 85.0% (R² = .850). The study also revealed that sexual harassment had health effects on female undergraduate students of Tertiary institutions in Nigeria, which accounted for only 5.3% (R² = .053) of the total variances observed. The study further showed that Sexual harassment had academic effects on female undergraduate students of Tertiary institutions in Nigeria. The results further indicated that sexual harassment affects the academic performance of students, which accounted for approximately 68.8% (R² = .688) of the total variances observed. The study also showed that sexual harassment had economic effects on female undergraduate students of Tertiary institutions in Nigeria, which accounted for approximately 80.6% (R² = .806) of the total variances observed. Based on the findings, one can conclude that sexual harassment has significantly affected the social, health, academic and economic aspects of undergraduate female students of tertiary institutions. The study recommended that the key to dealing with sexual harassment on the campus is for the management to label the behavior offensive, and spell out explicit sanctions/punitive measures for perpetrators and this should be well publicized to send signals to the community that perpetrators of unethical sexual acts will incur penalty. Also, the management of tertiary institutions should provide continued sensitization programmes as this would help to build a community of staff and students with high level of awareness of sexual harassment as inequity issue and the wrong in acceptance of these unethical behaviors. More importantly, it will help quite a number of new and inexperienced lecturers that were employed in recent years without orientation or retreat trainings on the essence of professionalism and responsibility in relationships with students.
Pages: 36-49
Cite this Article: AWEN, S.J., NASWEM, A.A, SOOIMYOL, V.M. , "ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF SEXUAL HARASSMENT ON FEMALE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS OF TERTIARY INSTITUTIONS IN NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 36-49 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF FOOD SECURITY STATUS AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN KATSINA-ALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: OLAYIWOLA, S. A., FAIGA, T., NALAMI, Z. M. MAIWAYO, C. D.
Abstracts: The study assessed food security status and its determinants among rural households in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to 246 respondents as sample size and primary data were collected using structured questionnaire. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Household food insecurity access scale (HFIAS) and binary logit regression model. The result of the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents revealed that majority (62.6%) of the rural household heads were males with a mean age of 43.5years. The respondents had a mean household size of 7.8 persons, about 83.7% of the respondents were farmers, while 87.8% of the respondent's source of capital was from personal saving. About 53.79% of the respondents did not belong to any association, while 56.9% of the respondent had no access to credit /loan. Food Security status of the respondents revealed that 39.8% of the rural households were moderately food insecure, while 14.6% of the rural households were mildly food insecure, 17.1% of the rural households in the study area were severely food insecure and 28.5% of the respondents were food secure. The determinants of food security status were age (-1.975), educational level (1.289), farm size (1.710), household size (-2.449), membership of cooperatives (3.717), access to credit (2.050), and marital status (-3.721), which were statistically significant. The Study concluded that food insecurity is a serious challenge in the study area. In order to improve food security status of rural households in the study area, the study recommended that, adult education and vocational training should be encouraged to help households diversify income sources, improve agricultural productivity, and enhance food security.
Pages: 50-66
Cite this Article: OLAYIWOLA, S. A., FAIGA, T., NALAMI, Z. M. MAIWAYO, C. D. , "ASSESSMENT OF FOOD SECURITY STATUS AND ITS DETERMINANTS AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN KATSINA-ALA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 50-66 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: JILA, A.R., SOOMIYOL, V. M. NASWEM, A. A.
Abstracts: This study assessed Effects of Substance Abuse on mental health and well-being of Public Secondary School Students in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. Data for this study were collected from a sample size of 170 students from public secondary schools in Makurdi Metropolis through the use of well-structured questionnaire and were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, percentages and mean. Results indicated alcohol (x=3.84, SD=1.01) and tobacco (x=3.45, SD=1.18) as the most prevalent substances, with easy school-zone access (x=4.20, SD=0.89) and peer pressure (x=4.08, SD=0.94) being primary contributing factors. Substance abuse correlated strongly with mental health deterioration, particularly poor concentration (x=3.84, SD=1.00) and anxiety (x=3.76, SD=1.03), along with significant academic decline evidenced by reduced exam performance (x=3.85, SD=1.06) and attendance (x=3.72, SD=1.02). Students overwhelmingly supported health education (x=4.33, SD=0.81) and peer counseling (x=4.27, SD=0.83) as preferred interventions. The study concludes that Makurdi's substance abuse crisis requires immediate implementation of school-based counseling programs, strict enforcement of drug-free school zones, and community parental monitoring partnerships, while recommending longitudinal studies to assess intervention effectiveness. These findings underscore the urgent need for culturally sensitive, multi-stakeholder approaches to address adolescent substance abuse in Nigeria's educational settings. Based on the findings, it was recommended among others that students should be educated and enlightened about the dangers of substance abuse.
Pages: 67-80
Cite this Article: JILA, A.R., SOOMIYOL, V. M. NASWEM, A. A. , "ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE ON MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 67-80 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING FERTILIZER ACCESS AND USAGE AMONG COCOA FARMERS IN SELECTED PARTS OF NIGERIA
Authors: OGUNLADE, M.O., LAWAL, J.O., OBATOLU, B.O., AIKPOKPODION, P.E., UPONI, J., ALABI, R.T., ADURAMIGBA-MODUPE, V.O., ADEJOBI, K.B. ADEOYE, G.O.
Abstracts: The study assessed factors affecting fertilizer access and usage among cocoa farmers in selected parts of Nigeria. Primary data were collected using questionnaire from 1026 cocoa farmers in 10 cocoa producing States in the South- East, South-West, South-South and North central. Respondents were selected based on the organized farmers’ groups per State; the organized farmers under Cocoa Sustainability companies such as Olam Food Ingredient, Sucden, Tulip Cocoa and OLA Cocoa were purposively selected in each of the States. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and multiple regression analysis. Findings revealed that the mean age of cocoa farmers was 55.7±13.3 years, with the mode of 65 years, while the cocoa farmers were oldest in the North-Central region with 60.32±11.67years, followed by the South west and Southsouth with 57.23±13.4 and 53.44±12.96 years, respectively. The mean years of farming experience was 38.5±13.5 years, household size pooled mean was also 8±3 persons, farms size had a pooled mean of 3.6±2.6 ha. Pooled mean age of cocoa trees was 28.4±16.0 years; in the Southwest, the mean age was 30.23±15.7 years. Access to fertilizer was 55.0% all over the country, but 57.4% in the Southwest, 45.6% in the South-South/East zones and 52.3% in the North Central region. Soil fertility rate on the overall was 22.2% compared to the initial soil fertility rating of previous years by the farmers as 69.8% pooled.
Pages: 81-90
Cite this Article: OGUNLADE, M.O., LAWAL, J.O., OBATOLU, B.O., AIKPOKPODION, P.E., UPONI, J., ALABI, R.T., ADURAMIGBA-MODUPE, V.O., ADEJOBI, K.B. ADEOYE, G.O. , "ASSESSMENT OF FACTORS AFFECTING FERTILIZER ACCESS AND USAGE AMONG COCOA FARMERS IN SELECTED PARTS OF NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 81-90 #JAEES
PERCEIVED BENEFITS AND FACTORS INFLUENCING URBAN HOUSEHOLDS' CONSUMPTION OF CHARCOAL AS COOKING ENERGY SOURCE IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: GWABO, S.T., MBAH, E.N. ANI-UGODU, D.P.
Abstracts: The study assessed perceived benefits and factors influencing urban households consumption of charcoal as a cooking energy source in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria. The population of this study consisted of all consumers of Charcoal in Makurdi town. A cross-sectional survey design was employed, and data were collected from 400 respondents using a multistage sampling procedure. Primary data were obtained through structured questionnaire and interviews, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential Statistics. Findings from the study revealed that majority (70%) of the household heads were males, with a mean age of 45 years. Majority (67.5%) of the respondents were married, 70% were educated, and 35% had completed secondary or higher education. Households typically had six members, with 50% of the respondents engaged in farming. Charcoal use was widespread, with 70% of the respondents reporting regular use. Key perceived benefits of charcoal included affordability (x= 4.00), ease of storage (x= 4.45), suitability for long-duration cooking (x= 4.05), and general availability. However,, drawbacks such as being time consuming, producing dirt, and posing health risks due to indoor air pollution were also noted. Furthermore, the result revealed that majority (85%) of the respondents agreed that limited or unreliable electricity availability leads them to rely on charcoal, with a high mean score of 4.5. Affordability also emerged as a statistically significant factor (p< .001), with 60% of the respondents agreeing or strongly agreeing that charcoal is a cost-effective cooking option. It was found that majority (60%) of the respondents acknowledged that the nearness of charcoal vendors affected their usage patterns. A mean score of 3.7 suggests that accessibility and convenience play substantial roles in consumers’ decisions. The study concludes that charcoal use persists due to a combination of economic reality, cultural practices, and limited access to alternative energy sources. It recommends improving access to cleaner energy, advancing cookstove technologies, and implementing policy and behavioral interventions to facilitate a transition towards sustainable energy options.
Pages: 91-121
Cite this Article: GWABO, S.T., MBAH, E.N. ANI-UGODU, D.P. , "PERCEIVED BENEFITS AND FACTORS INFLUENCING URBAN HOUSEHOLDS' CONSUMPTION OF CHARCOAL AS COOKING ENERGY SOURCE IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS, BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 91-121 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF ADOPTION OF IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES AND HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY AMONG FARMERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: UKO, A. I., INYANG, N. D ULOH, C.O.
Abstracts: The study assessed adoption of improved agricultural technologies and household food security among farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. The Population of this study consisted of all rural farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Using a multistage sampling technique, 335 farmers were selected across six Local Government Areas and data were collected using a structured questionnaire. Analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, Technology Adoption Index (TAI), food security measurement tools (HFIAS, HDDS, FCS) and multiple regression analysis. The findings revealed that the average age of farmers was 44.2 years old, with a mean farm size of 2.3 hectares, a monthly income of ₦82,700 and a household size of 5.6 persons, respectively. Based on Technology Adoption Index (TAI), 26.3% of the farmers had low adoption, 48.4% had medium adoption and 25.3% had high adoption levels. Food security assessment showed varied household outcomes regression results identified income, education, farm size and adoption level as significant predictors of food security (P < 0.05). The study concluded that moderate adoption of improved technologies was associated with improved food security outcomes among farming households. Based on the findings, it was recommended that agricultural extension services be strengthened to promote awareness and practical application of underutilized but impactful technologies such as irrigation and climate-smart practices which should be adopted.
Pages: 104-121
Cite this Article: UKO, A. I., INYANG, N. D ULOH, C.O. , "ASSESSMENT OF ADOPTION OF IMPROVED AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES AND HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY AMONG FARMERS IN AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 104-121 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING CATFISH FINGERLINGS PRODUCTION IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: NWAEZE, U., ORJI, P. O., LYOCKS, J. S. YAHAYA, D.
Abstracts: The study was conducted to assess socio-economic factors influencing African catfish fingerlings production in some selected communities of Rivers State. A Multi stage sampling procedure was used to select respondents for this study. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and interview schedule with 125 respondents from 6 communities. Analytical techniques employed in this study were descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. It was revealed that majority (87%) of the respondents were males and 33.6% were within the age of 20-30 years. About 58% of the respondents were married and the majority (68%) had household sizes ranging between 1-5 persons, while 47.2% of the respondents had tertiary level of education. Majority (74%) did not have access to credit, about 92% of the respondents did not belong to cooperative association and 88% of the respondents were not visited by extension agents. The socio-economic factors influencing fingerlings production in the study area were level of education (4990.692), years of experience (2030.109), access to credit (-23959.983) and ponds size (.1606.917). It was recommended that governments at all levels should explore the possibility of using the various ventures in catfish farming as a solution to the worrisome unemployment problem in Nigeria.
Pages: 122-132
Cite this Article: NWAEZE, U., ORJI, P. O., LYOCKS, J. S. YAHAYA, D. , "ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS INFLUENCING CATFISH FINGERLINGS PRODUCTION IN SELECTED COMMUNITIES OF RIVERS STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 122-132 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE EXPERIENCED AMONG MALE YOUTHS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: NE, T.M., EJEMBI, S.A. IORLAMEN, R.T.
Abstracts: This study assessed various forms of gender-based violence experienced among male youths in Benue State, Nigeria. The population of this study consists of all male youths in Benue State. A sample size of 397 male respondents was selected at through multi-stage sampling technique. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that the most (25.99) represented group was 36–45 years. Verbal abuse was the most frequently reported form of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) among males (64.2%), while domestic violence (50.9%), sexual abuse (47.1%), gendered deaths (41.6%), and indecent dressing/exposure (35.3%) were also reported. For factors reinforcing GBV, cultural beliefs emerged as the most (ẍ=4.21) dominant reinforcing factor. Followed Closely was lack of awareness (ẍ=4.10), family breakdown (ẍ=3.80), substance abuse (ẍ=4.00), social norms and stigma (ẍ=3.75), and economic hardship (ẍ= 3.65). Most (42.09) of the respondents rated their knowledge of GBV among boys and men as "very good." A combined total of 58.0% rated their knowledge as "good" or better, which suggests that there is a relatively high level of awareness or understanding about GBV among boys and men within the study area. Psychological distress (65.5%) was the highest consequence of GBV among respondents, followed by physical injuries (45.3%), economic hardship (43.3%), Social isolation or stigmatization (39.0%), and difficulty in forming relationships (33.7%). There was a statistically significant relationship (p<0.05) between educational qualification and the forms of GBV experienced among male youths in Benue State. The study concluded that GBV among male youths was widespread, and under-disclosed. It is clear that awareness of GBV among men and boys remains limited. While 51.9% of the respondents were aware of GBV against men and boys, nearly half of the population remains unaware or uninformed. The study recommends media campaigns, school-based education, and community engagement to create awareness about challenges of gender stereotype.
Pages: 133-144
Cite this Article: NE, T.M., EJEMBI, S.A. IORLAMEN, R.T. , "ASSESSMENT OF GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE EXPERIENCED AMONG MALE YOUTHS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 133-144 #JAEES
ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMIC TOOLS UTILISED IN COMMUNICATING INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONG AGRICULTURAL PROFESIONALS IN NIGERIA
Authors: OKOROMA, E.O., AKPABIO, I, EKERETE, B.I., ARCHIBONG, E.M. ORJI, P.O.
Abstracts: The study analyzed technical issues that encumber the deployment of algorithmic tools in communicating indigenous agricultural practices in Nigeria. The population of this study consisted of all agricultural professionals in Nigeria who utilized algorithmic tools to access agricultural information in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Primary data for the study were collected from 369 agricultural professionals and validated by 10 domain experts, while secondary data were obtained through web scrapping of agricultural repositories in Nigeria. From the results, 60.4% of the participants were males and most (59.4%) of them were within the age bracket of 21–40 years. The most (ẍ=4.0, 50=1.1) common professional activities exposing the participants to misinterpreted indigenous agricultural practices were extension activities. Linguistic analysis revealed the misinterpretation of indigenous farm inputs and Pests in Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba by algorithmic tools. Limited NLP tokenization (Mean = 4.3; SD = 1.1), lack of localized training data (ẍ= 3.9; SD = 1.3), and dialectal variations (ẍ= 3.8; SD = 1.3) were key challenges in communicating indigenous practices. Misinterpretation of indigenous practices was commonly experienced by the study participants, regardless of their professional background (R² = 0.030; F = 2.010; p = 0.991). The study concludes that the reliance of algorithmic tools on English-based tokenization, lack of localized training data, and the linguistic complexity of Nigerian languages are undermining the capability of algorithmic tools to communicate indigenous agricultural practices in Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba. Hence, the need to build a text corpus of all misinterpreted indigenous agricultural terms to build a tailored model training for an updated algorithm.
Pages: 145-162
Cite this Article: OKOROMA, E.O., AKPABIO, I, EKERETE, B.I., ARCHIBONG, E.M. ORJI, P.O. , "ANALYSIS OF ALGORITHMIC TOOLS UTILISED IN COMMUNICATING INDIGENOUS AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONG AGRICULTURAL PROFESIONALS IN NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 145-162 #JAEES
EVALUATION OF ANCHOR BORROWERS' PROGRAMME AMONGST WOMEN MAIZE FARMERS IN BORGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: MOHAMMED, U., UMAR, I. S. MAIMUNA, A. A.
Abstracts: The study evaluated participation of women maize farmers in the Anchor Borrowers' Programme (ABP) on maize production in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State. Nigeria. The population of the study consisted of all Women farmers who participated in the programme. A total of 306 respondents were selected from the Local Government Area as the sample size for the study. Primary data were used for the study, the data were collected by researchers and trained enumerators using structured questionnaire alongside with interview technique. The findings showed that the mean age of the respondents in the study area was 39 years, while the average family size was 13 persons and 90% were married and majority (76%) had non-formal education. Before the implementation of the Anchor Borrowers Programme, the production efficiency of female maize farmers was 87.4%, but this decreased to 76.5%. Similarly the profitability index dropped from 46.6% to 43.3% after participation in Anchor Borrowers’ Programme. The Anchor Borrowers’ Programme had a negative effect on their productivity and profitability. The result also reveals that the grand mean of women maize farmers' participation in ABP was 1.09. The result indicates that women maize farmers participated more in account opening ( =1.90)and less in repaying loans as at when due ( =0.35). However, inadequate credit facilities and input supply (x̅ =2.36), poor extension services (x̅ =2.59), poor communication gap between the end users and credit agents (x̅ =2.63)as well as delay in disbursement (x̅ =2.82)were some of the major constraints faced by women maize farmers. Women's involvement in the Anchor Borrowers' Programme was low and had no tangible effect on the level of maize production among women maize farmers. It was therefore recommended that, the Government and Non-Governmental Organizations should provide adequate credit facilities, ensure timely delivery of inputs, and provide adequate extension services to women maize farmers.
Pages: 163-174
Cite this Article: MOHAMMED, U., UMAR, I. S. MAIMUNA, A. A. , "EVALUATION OF ANCHOR BORROWERS' PROGRAMME AMONGST WOMEN MAIZE FARMERS IN BORGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 163-174 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RICE FARMERS ON ACCESSIBILITY TO FORMAL AGRICULTURAL CREDIT FACILITIES IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: OCHEDI, M.A., AGE, A.I. KUGHUR, P.G.
Abstracts: This study assessed effects of socio-economic characteristics of rice farmers on accessibility to formal agricultural credit facilities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. All the registered rice farmers in Nasarawa State formed the population of the study, of which 232 respondents were selected as sample size using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Primary data were used for the study, collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that majority (62.09%) of the respondents were aged between 41-60 years. Male respondents were 67.24% of the sample. Majority of the respondents (79.74%) were married and 76.03% had formal education. Most of the respondents (46.98%) had farm sizes below 1 hectare and 53.02% of them had annual income of between N500001- N750,000. Most 44.40% had household size of 6-10 persons, 55.60% were arable farmers. About 46.55% of the farmers had no contact with extension agents. On the formal financial institutions granting agricultural credit it was found that majority (99.56%) of the respondents accessed credit, from cooperative societies. It was concluded that socio-economic characteristics of the respondents had a significant effect on farmers’ accessibility to credit facilities. It was recommended that, the government should develop targeted interventions, such as microfinance initiatives and group-lending models, to enhance access to credit for small-scale farmers.
Pages: 175-188
Cite this Article: OCHEDI, M.A., AGE, A.I. KUGHUR, P.G. , "ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF RICE FARMERS ON ACCESSIBILITY TO FORMAL AGRICULTURAL CREDIT FACILITIES IN NASARAWA STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 175-188 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRAINTS TO AWARENESS LEVEL OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONG RURAL CROP FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: ANTHONY, A.I., KATIKPO, G., NWANGUMA, F.C. OCHEDI, M.A
Abstracts: This study assessed awareness level of climate smart agricultural practices among rural crop farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. All rural crop farmers in Benue State formed the population of the study, of which 219 respondents were selected as sample size using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Primary data were used for the study, collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that rural crop farmers had high level of awareness of climate smart agricultural practices including, crop rotation (x=3.89), intercropping with legumes (x=3.89), irrigation (x=3.84). The results of Factor analysis on the constraints to adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices among rural crop farmers showed three distinct factors that constrained in awareness of climate-smart agricultural practices, Factor 1, which is financial/infrastructural constraints such as poor infrastructure (0.803), lack of resources (0.813), and high cost of labour (0.772). Factor 2, which is social constraints include lack of training on climate smart agricultural practices (0.854), lack of capital (0.869), lack of information (0.759), and unwillingness to change from the older practices (0.667). Factor 3 which is economic and institutional constraints include lack of understanding (0.529) and lack of national level planning (0.521). It was concluded that rural farmers in the study area were knowledgeable about climate-smart agricultural practices in Benue State It is recommended that, the Government should provide rural farmers with financial support/credit and infrastructure to enhance uniform awareness across the agricultural zones.
Pages: 189-200
Cite this Article: ANTHONY, A.I., KATIKPO, G., NWANGUMA, F.C. OCHEDI, M.A , "ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRAINTS TO AWARENESS LEVEL OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AMONG RURAL CROP FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 189-200 #JAEES
ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1981−2013): IMPLICATIONS FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION
Authors: OCHIMANA, G. A., ABU, O. ASOGWA, B. C.
Abstracts: This study analysed agricultural productivity and economic growth in Nigeria from 1981 to 2013 and its implications for poverty alleviation. Annual time series data on gross domestic product, agricultural value added per worker, and various economic variables including exchange rate, interest rate, inflation rate, imports, and exports spanning from 1981 to 2013 were used. Data were obtained from the Central Bank of Nigeria's statistical bulletin and annual reports, World Development Indicators and the National Bureau of Statistics. The Augmented Dickey-Fuller test was utilized to assess the stationarity of the data while the Johansen cointegration test and Vector Error Correction Model were employed to ascertain the long-run and short-run link between agricultural productivity and economic growth in Nigeria. The results demonstrated a 1.14% and strong long-term link between agricultural production and economic growth while a negative long-term link was identified between agricultural productivity and the other economic indicators. The VECM model for the short-run relationship indicated - 0.49% and statistically significant at 1%, indicating a very fast speed of adjustment of the variables to the economic growth and agriculture productivity to the long run. This study recommends that to enhance economic growth in Nigeria and alleviate poverty, it is essential to implement stable macroeconomic policies, invest significantly in agriculture, and adequately support rural peasant farmers, who are the primary food providers for the nation. Infrastructural development will undoubtedly positively influence the productivity of these rural farmers.
Pages: 201-215
Cite this Article: OCHIMANA, G. A., ABU, O. ASOGWA, B. C. , "ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1981−2013): IMPLICATIONS FOR POVERTY ALLEVIATION", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 201-215 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF CASSAVA RURAL FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: IORNENGE, G.M., AGWU, A.E., ANTHONY, A.I.
Abstracts: This study assessed socio-economic effects of information seeking behavior of rural cassava farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. All rural cassava farmers in Benue State formed the population of the study, of which 219 respondents were selected as sample size using purposive and simple random sampling techniques. Primary data were used for the study and were collected using a structured questionnaire. Data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings showed that 42.26% of the respondents were aged between 21-30 years. Male respondents were 63.10% of the sample. Most of the respondents (58.33%) were married and 63.10% had tertiary education. Majority (89.88%) of the respondents had farm sizes below 3 hectares and 24.40% of them had annual income of between N100,001- N200,000. Findings on information seeking behavior of cassava rural farmers in Benue State revealed that asking friends, relations and neighbors about improved farm practice had the highest mean (= 3.27), frequent listening to agricultural radio broadcasts (= 3.02). It was concluded that rural cassava farmers' socio-economic characteristics affected their information seeking behavior in Benue State. It was recommended that female farmers should be encouraged to participate more in cassava farming in the study area to improve information sharing among female.
Pages: 216-228
Cite this Article: IORNENGE, G.M., AGWU, A.E., ANTHONY, A.I. , "ASSESSMENT OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC EFFECTS ON INFORMATION SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF CASSAVA RURAL FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 216-228 #JAEES
ANALYSIS OF ADOPTION OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES AMONG FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: DAMSA, R.A., KUGHUR, P.G. MBAH, E.N.
Abstracts: The study analysed adoption of regenerative agricultural technologies among rural farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. A sample size if 185 respondents was selected for the study. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, data collected were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings revealed that majority (71.4%)s of the respondents were males, 39.5% were age between 31 −40years, 80% were married and 54.6% obtained secondary education. About 76% of the respondents had farm size of at least 4 hectares and 54.6% had household size of between 1−10 members. About 40% of the respondents had annual income between ₦200,000 −₦500,000, 40.5% had farming experience of 10 years, and 94.1% were not members of any association. In the Eastern zone, crop rotation (96.7%) and zero/minimum tillage (93.4%) among others were adopted. Zero/minimum tillage (97.5%) and planting of cover crops (90.1%) were adopted in the Northern zone and in the central zone use of herbicides only when necessary (86.0%) and bush fallowing (83.7%) were adopted. Education (4.863) and farming experience (8.021) have significant effect on adoption of regenerative agricultural technologies at 5% and 1% level of probability, respectively. The study concluded that regenerative agricultural technologies were adopted among farmers across the three agro-ecological zones in the study area.
Pages: 229-243
Cite this Article: DAMSA, R.A., KUGHUR, P.G. MBAH, E.N. , "ANALYSIS OF ADOPTION OF REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURAL TECHNOLOGIES AMONG FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 229-243 #JAEES
DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF BIO-FORTIFIED CASSAVA VARIETIES AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.
Authors: NWANGUMA, F. C., JIRIKO, R.K. EDEGBO, R.O.
Abstracts: This study assessed determinants of Adoption of pro-vitamin A bio-fortified cassava varieties among rural farmers in Benue State, Nigeria. The population comprised all rural Pro-Vitamin A cassava farmers in Benue State. A sample size of 174 respondents was selected using a multi-stage selection technique comprising purposive, stratified, and simple random sampling. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using both descriptive (frequency distribution, percentages, mean) and inferential statistics. Results revealed that majority (70.7%) of the respondents were aged between 41-50 years, male (70.7 %), had secondary education (52.3 %), cultivate <3 ha (97.7 %), and majority (78.2% ) earned ₦750,000–1,000,000 annually. Agrodealers (̅x̅ =2.89) were farmer groups (̅x̅ =2.87) are the main information sources. Majority (98.8%) of the respondents were of UMUCASS and UMUCASS (81.5 %), lowest for newer varieties (≤ 47.7 %). High-yielding potential (̅x̅ =2.97), suitability for yellow gari (̅x̅ =2.87), and low HCN content (̅x̅ =2.83) drived positive perceptions. Inferential analysis confirmed that education and income significantly influenced adoption (P<0.05). Spearman's rank-order correlation showed a positive relationship between education level and adopt (ρ = 0.412, p < 0.001), while one-way ANOVA revealed a significant effect of income on adoption (F = 4.22, p = 0.007). These findings underscore the need for literacy-sensitive extension strategies and targeted campaigns through trusted agro-dealers and farmer networks to promote adoption of underrecognized varieties. It was recommended that targeted extension messaging through agro-dealers and farmer networks, plus literacy-sensitive awareness campaigns to boost adoption of under-known varieties should be encouraged.
Pages: 244-254
Cite this Article: NWANGUMA, F. C., JIRIKO, R.K. EDEGBO, R.O. , "DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF BIO-FORTIFIED CASSAVA VARIETIES AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 244-254 #JAEES
KINETICS OF THERMAL SOFTENING OF AFRICAN YAM BEAN (SPHENOSTYLIS STENOCARPA) SEEDS AS INFLUENCED BY HEATING MEDIUM TRONA CONCENTRATIONS DURING CONVENTIONAL COOKING
Authors: IORLIAM, B. M., ARIAHU, C. C. MBACHIANTIN, J. T.
Abstracts: Sensory evaluation and instrumental tester were used to determine softness and hardness of cooked AYB seeds. A 9-point Hedonic scale was used for sensory evaluation, while hardness of the seeds was measured in kgf/m3. Cooking temperatures of 80, 85, 90 and 95oC were adopted using distilled water with 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5 % trona concentration over 90 minutes interval. Panelist results of mean sensory score on a scale of 9 to 1 for thermal softening of the seed all obeyed zero order kinetic, while puncture force for hardness followed a first order kinetic model. Thermal firmness decreased from 9.3692 to 0.1253 min-1 as temperature and trona concentration increased, while the softening rate constant increased from 0.1227 to 0.2120 min-1 under the same condition. The D-values, cook-values, Z-values, order of process and Q all showed temperature dependence of the softening rate constant. Therefore, 10 cooking of AYB seeds in trona concentration reduced the cooking time by a factor of 1.5 to 2.0. The Puncture force (F) equivalent on a descriptive scale (X) of 3 described as well-cooked in the various trona concentrations of 0, 0.5, 1.0 and 1.5% trona concentration were calculated as 1.243, 1.113, 1.0245 and 0.2785 N/m2, respectively. The principal component analysis of the sensory score and puncture force measurement for thermal softening as influenced by thermal concentration showed a positive correlation (r2 0.996). This implies that the developed equations in this study are essential for predictive purposes during cooking of AYB.
Pages: 255-271
Cite this Article: IORLIAM, B. M., ARIAHU, C. C. MBACHIANTIN, J. T. , "KINETICS OF THERMAL SOFTENING OF AFRICAN YAM BEAN (SPHENOSTYLIS STENOCARPA) SEEDS AS INFLUENCED BY HEATING MEDIUM TRONA CONCENTRATIONS DURING CONVENTIONAL COOKING", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 255-271 #JAEES
ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND TREND OF AGRICULTURAL SHARE OF NIGERIA'S GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT: 1980-2020
Authors: BOGBENDA, A., OCHI, J.E. HARUNA, U.
Abstracts: The study was conducted to analyze climate change and trend of agricultural share of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 1980 to 2020. The specific objectives of the study were to; establish the existence of long run relationships between climatic variables and agricultural share of GDP in Nigeria and examine the trends in climate change variability in relation to GDP from 1981-2020. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The inferential statistics used in this study include Johansen co- integration test and trend analysis. The result established the existence of long run relationship between agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP and climatic variables from 1980-2020. The result of the trend analysis revealed a sustained rise in the agricultural share of GDP from 1981-1984 and thereafter experienced a stagnated growth between1985-1986, between 2001 and 2002, agricultural share of GDP recorded the highest growth within the years and thereafter experienced a constant decline between 2010 and 2019 and then finally a slight increase was returned in 2020. The study concluded that trend of agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP varies with changes in climate. It is recommended from the study that climate change mitigation and adaptation practices need to be adopted by farmers to curtail extreme weather and climate conditions, Government should explore alternative energy sources like bio fuel with low or zero carbon emissions to avoid further extreme changes in the climate and since climate change is a global phenomenon, there is need for Nigerian Government to partner with the international community on the global ways of mitigating climate change.
Pages: 272-285
Cite this Article: BOGBENDA, A., OCHI, J.E. HARUNA, U. , "ANALYSIS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND TREND OF AGRICULTURAL SHARE OF NIGERIA'S GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT: 1980-2020", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 272-285 #JAEES
ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL SHARE OF NIGERIA'S GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT: 1980-2020
Authors: BOGBENDA, A., OCHI, J.E. HARUNA, U.
Abstracts: The study was conducted to analyze effects of climate change on agricultural share of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from 1980 to 2020. The specific objectives of the study were to; estimate effects of climate change on the agricultural share of Nigeria's (GDP), forecast the effects of climate change on agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP, simulate the effects of climate change on the agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP. Inferential statistics such as Vector Error Correction Model (VECM), Autoregressive Integrated Moving Average (ARIMA) model and Monte Carlo Simulation model were used for data analysis. The results of the study showed that rainfall, temperature and relative humidity had significant effects on the agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP, while CO and Photoperiod did not have significant effect on the agricultural share of Nigeria's 2 GDP in the long run with temperature having the highest effect, in the short run. This result showed that, in the long run, a unit increase in rainfall will lead to a 3.8 % rise in the agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP, also a unit increment in temperature and relative humidity will result to 40.3% and 39.5% increases in the agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP in the long run respectively. Findings from the forecast indicated that effects of climate change will averagely lead to a 35% contribution of agriculture to Nigeria's GDP by the year 2050 representing 12% increment in agricultural share of GDP from 1981 to 2020. The result of simulated effects of climate change on the agricultural share of GDP showed that a yearly 1% simultaneous increases in the amounts of CO and Rainfall will lead to an average of 0.4% yearly rise in the 2 contribution of agriculture to the nation's GDP and a yearly 1% simultaneous increases in the amounts of temperature and relative humidity (scenario 2) would rather lead to a 0.4% yearly decrease in agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP. The study concludes that a yearly 1% simultaneous increases in the amounts of CO and rainfall would lead to an 2 average of 0.4% yearly rise in the contribution of agriculture to the nation's GDP and a yearly 1% simultaneous increases in the amounts of temperature and relative humidity will rather lead to a 0.4% yearly decrease in agricultural share of Nigeria's GDP. The study concludes that effects of climate change will averagely lead to a 35% contribution of agriculture to Nigeria's GDP by the year 2050. Based on the findings, the study recommends among others that climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies need to be adopted by farmers to curtail extreme weather and climate conditions.
Pages: 286-304
Cite this Article: BOGBENDA, A., OCHI, J.E. HARUNA, U. , "ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL SHARE OF NIGERIA'S GROSS DOMESTIC PRODUCT: 1980-2020", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 286-304 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT ON CROP PRODUCTION AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.
Authors: IJUH, R. H., NASWEM, A. A. AGE, A. I.
Abstracts: farmers in Benue State. The population for the study consisted of all internally displaced person in Benue State. A multistage sampling procedure was employed in selecting 350 respondents as sample size. Data for the study were collected through a well structured questionnaire. Analytical tools used, includes, descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings revealed that majority of (53.4%)of the respondents were males, 75.7% were married, 80.6% of the respondents had average household size of 5-10 persons, with less than 1 hectare of farm size. Findings revealed that, major causes of internal displacement were destruction of crops by cattle (R =19.0), boundary clashes with 1 neighboring towns (R = 30.0), insecurity (R = 29.0), interstate war (R = 260), sexual 2 2 2 harassment by cattle herders (R = 21.0). The study revealed major effects of internal 2 displacement on crop production as; low crop produce (R = 20.0), truancy and idleness 1 in youths (R = 27.0), relative and absolute poverty (R = 17.0), causes malnutrition in 1 1 IDPs children (R = 38.0), reduces agricultural marketing activities (R = 26.0). 1 1 Conclusively, the finding revealed that causes of internal displacement were, destruction of crops, boundary clashes with neighbouring towns, sexual harassment by cattle herders, among others. The effects of internal displacement on crop production were low crop production, poverty, truancy and idleness among youths among others. The study recommends that Government should employ modalities to boost agriculture through provision of farming equipment, inputs loan facilities and provision of access to land by allocation of plots to internally displaced farmers.
Pages: 305-314
Cite this Article: IJUH, R. H., NASWEM, A. A. AGE, A. I. , "ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTS OF INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT ON CROP PRODUCTION AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA.", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 305-314 #JAEES
ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES FACED BY INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA
Authors: IJUH, R. H., NASWEM, A. A. AGE, A. I.
Abstracts: The study assessed challenges faced by internally displaced persons in Benue State. The population of the study consisted of 350 respondents who were selected as sample size using multistage sampling technique. Data for the study, were collected through a structured questionnaire. Analytical tools used were inferential statistics such as factor analysis and Kruskal Wallis (H) test. The findings revealed that the major challenges encountered among internally displaced farmers were categorized into 3; economic cum cultural (factor 1), administrative cum security challenges (Factor 2) and infrastructural cum health challenges (Factor 3). Government measures put in place to mitigate the effects of internal displacement were distribution of food items (R1 = 42.0), distribution of household items (R1 = 47.0), distribution of toiletries (R2 = 33.0). The study revealed a significant difference (P < 0.05) in the measures put in place by government and other stakeholders in mitigating the effects of internal displacement in Benue State. The study concluded that major challenges of internal displacement were categorized into 3 and the major government measures put in place in the three agricultural zones were different due to the heterogeneous nature of Benue State. The study recommends that there should be strict implementative of the Anti-open Grazing and Ranches establishment law (2017) in Benue State.
Pages: 315-320
Cite this Article: IJUH, R. H., NASWEM, A. A. AGE, A. I. , "ASSESSMENT OF CHALLENGES FACED BY INTERNALLY DISPLACED PERSONS IN BENUE STATE, NIGERIA", Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Science (JAEES), http://www.JAEES.org/online-papers-publishing/new/September2025, Volume 12 - Issue 2, September, 2025, 315-320 #JAEES