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Paper Id:
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IJCIRAS1246
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Title:
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EFFECT OF RURAL LABOUR MIGRATION AND OFF-FARM EMPLOYMENT ON FOOD CROP FARMERS INCOME IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
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| Published in: |
International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies |
| Publisher: |
IJCIRAS |
| ISSN: |
2581-5334 |
| Volume / Issue: |
Volume 1 Issue 12 |
| Pages: |
6
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| Published On: |
6/2/2019 12:58:56 AM (MM/dd/yyyy) |
| PDF Url: |
http://www.ijciras.com/PublishedPaper/IJCIRAS1246.pdf |
Main Author Details
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Name:
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Bello Mohammed |
| Institute: |
AbubakarTafawaBalewaUnuversity, Bauch Nigria |
Co - Author Details
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Author Institute |
| M. M. Ishaku |
Ibrahim BadamasiBabangida University, Lafe, Niger, Nlgeria |
| M. A.,Usman |
Federal University of Technology Minna, Nigeria |
Abstract
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Research Area:
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Agriculture science and enginnering |
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Income, Food Crops, Rural migration, Off farm employment, Niger States.
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| Abstract: |
ABSTRACT
The study analyzed the effect of on Rural Labour Migration and Off Farm Employment on Food Crop Farmers’ Income in Niger State, Nigeria. Data used for the study were obtained from primary source using a multi-stage sampling technique and questionnaires administered to 90 randomly selected food crop farmers from Niger State. Farm Budgeting Analysis was used to determine the income of the farmers. Inferential statistics such as Logit regression and Ordinary least square model were used to determine the factors influencing rural labour migration and the effect of off-farm employment and rural labour migration on food crops farmer’s income in the study area.The results revealed that the enterprises was profitable venture with total revenue of ₦96,150.12, gross margin was ₦39,400.12 and the profitability ratio is 0.64. This study also indicated that the factors influencing rural labour migration were age, level of education, household size, off farm income and employment opportunities. The study also showed that the factors affecting off farm employment and rural labour migration on food crop farmers’ income were; farm size, labour, seed, agrochemical, level of education and farming experience. Therefore, the study recommended that farmers should maintain their current level of production
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IEEE
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Bello Mohammed, M. M. Ishaku, M. A.,Usman, "EFFECT OF RURAL LABOUR MIGRATION AND OFF-FARM EMPLOYMENT ON FOOD CROP FARMERS INCOME IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA", International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
vol. 1, no. 12, pp. 168-173, 2019.
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MLA
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Bello Mohammed, M. M. Ishaku, M. A.,Usman "EFFECT OF RURAL LABOUR MIGRATION AND OFF-FARM EMPLOYMENT ON FOOD CROP FARMERS INCOME IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA." International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
vol 1, no. 12, 2019, pp. 168-173.
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APA
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Bello Mohammed, M. M. Ishaku, M. A.,Usman (2019). EFFECT OF RURAL LABOUR MIGRATION AND OFF-FARM EMPLOYMENT ON FOOD CROP FARMERS INCOME IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA. International Journal Of Creative and Innovative Research In All Studies,
1(12), 168-173.
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EFFECT OF RURAL LABOUR MIGRATION AND OFF-FARM EMPLOYMENT ON FOOD CROP FARMERS INCOME IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
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