Effect of agricultural programmes on the livelihood of the vulnerable group: a case study of the Fadama III programme in Kwara State, Nigeria

Acta Universitatis Sapientiae: Agriculture and Environment

Falola Abraham¹  Abikoye Oladipo Gboyega²  Adesiji Gbolagade Benjamin² 

[1] Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria;Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, University of Ilorin, P. M. B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria;

关键词: contribution;    benefits;    constraints;    measures;   

DOI  :  10.1515/ausae-2015-0002

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

This study examines the contribution of the Fadama III programme to the livelihood of the vulnerable group in Kwara State, Nigeria. Results revealed that the group was made up of mainly old, less-educated, small-scale farmers, with many years of farming experience. Benefits derived from the programme by the group include input support, asset acquisition, rural infrastructure, advisory services, capacity building, increased output, and income. The major constraints faced by the group were illiteracy, pests and diseases, inadequate inputs, and untimely funding. This study suggests policy measures on how to better the livelihood of the vulnerable group of farmers.

【 授权许可】

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