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Analysis of Risk Sources and Management Strategies among Maize Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria

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  • Ogaji Abu

    (Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria)

  • Jeremiah Gbubemi Tuedogheye

    (Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria)

  • Umar Abubakar

    (Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria)

  • Abdullahi Bashiru

    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria)

  • Oladapo Toluwani Oluwapelumi

    (Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria)

  • Egamana Mercy NNa

    (Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal Polytechnic Bida)

Abstract

The study examines risk sources and management strategies among maize farmers in Niger State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling techniques were employed to select 180 respondents on which primary data were elicited from the respondent with the aid of a structured questionnaire complemented with interview schedule using kobo toolbox. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (such as mean, frequency distribution count and percentages) and inferential statistics (such as ordered logit regression model). The study revealed that rise in cost of inputs (XÌ„= 4.5), theft and pilfering (XÌ„= 4.5), pest attack (XÌ„= 4.4), death of the farmer (XÌ„= 4.4) and disease outbreak (XÌ„= 4.4) were the major sources of risk among maize farmers. Also, farming experience (P

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  • Ogaji Abu & Jeremiah Gbubemi Tuedogheye & Umar Abubakar & Abdullahi Bashiru & Oladapo Toluwani Oluwapelumi & Egamana Mercy NNa, 2024. "Analysis of Risk Sources and Management Strategies among Maize Farmers in Niger State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Science (IJRIAS), vol. 9(8), pages 239-246, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:bjf:journl:v:9:y:2024:i:8:p:239-246
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