Assessment of Risks and Uncertainties in Poultry Farming in Kwara State, Nigeria
Journal Title: STAR Journal - Year 2014, Vol 3, Issue 4
Abstract
This study was designed to assess the risks and uncertainties encountered by poultry farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study describes the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, identify the risks and uncertainties encountered by the farmers, determines the level of severity of the risks and uncertainties, and identifies the coping strategies employed by the farmers. Primary data obtained from 99 registered poultry farmers selected through multistage sampling technique were used for the study. These were complemented with data from published and grey literature. Descriptive statistics and 3-point Likert scale were used to analyze the data. The study shows that poultry farming in the study area is practiced mainly by young, small-scale farmers, who are married, with high level of formal education but had little access to extension services. The major sources of risks encountered by the farmers were severe weather fluctuation, lack of veterinary services, disease outbreak, transportation problems, parasites and severe price fluctuation of birds. The study further revealed that the severe risks encountered by the farmers were disease outbreak, poor parent stock, accumulation of dung, severe weather fluctuation, lack of veterinary services and transportation problems. The study therefore calls for improved extension services, good transportation facilities, adequate veterinary services, market information by government and relevant stakeholders as well as formation of cooperative socities by the farmers.
Authors and Affiliations
Ibrahim Kayode Banjoko| Department of Agricultural Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, P.M.B: 1375, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria, Abraham Falola| Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin, P.M.B: 1515, Ilorin, Nigeria, Fatai Bolaji Babatunde| Institute of Agricultural Research And Training, Obafemi Awolowo University, Moor Plantation, P.M.B: 5029, Ibadan, Nigeria, Rukayat Atolagbe| Department of Agricultural Technology, Kwara State Polytechnic, P.M.B: 1375, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria
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