Papers by Illo Abdullahi Ibrahim
Quest Journals Journal of Research in Agriculture and Animal Science, 2025
The study examined the economic analysis and resource use efficiency of onion production in Alier... more The study examined the economic analysis and resource use efficiency of onion production in Aliero Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Using a multistage random sampling technique, 500 farmers were selected from eleven local government areas of the state. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent sample T-tests, regression analysis, farm budgeting analysis, Foster-Greer-Thorbecke poverty measures, and Propensity Score Matching for impact evaluation. Socioeconomic analysis revealed that 92% of the respondents were within the productive age range of 28 to 60 years. Beneficiary farmers used more improved inputs such as seeds, agrochemicals, and fertilizers than non-beneficiaries, which contributed to higher yields for rice, millet, and cowpea. Profitability analysis demonstrated higher mean net farm income per hectare for beneficiary farmers across different crops. This may have contributed to a higher average yield of rice, millet and cowpea enterprises which were 5,180kg/ha, 843kg/ha and 724kg/ha for beneficiaries over nonbeneficiaries at 3,543kg/ha, 524kg/ha and 456kg/ha, respectively. The differences were all statistically significant for the three enterprises at 1%. The profitability analysis using farm budgeting for rice, millet and cowpea shows higher mean net farm income (NFI) per hectare of
IJAAR PUBLISHING, 2025
This study investigated the impact of rural credit markets on arable crop production in selected ... more This study investigated the impact of rural credit markets on arable crop production in selected villages within Aliero Local Government Area (LGA) of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the socio-economic characteristics of credit market participants, analyzed the credit demand functions of rural borrowers, assessed the determinants of loan repayment, and evaluated the influence of credit utilization on input use in arable crop farming. A multistage random sampling technique was employed to choose120 respondents from six villages. Both primary and secondary data were collected through structured questionnaires and oral interviews. Data analysis involved the use of descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentages, and means) and linear regression analysis. The findings revealed that all respondents were male and married (100%), suggesting a gender imbalance in access to rural credit. Regression results indicated that educational attainment (70.6%), farming experience (7.8%), and interest rate (50.2%) significantly influenced the volume of credit demanded. Key challenges identified in rural credit operations included low literacy levels, limited access to formal credit sources, and poor organizational structures. The study concludes that while rural credit plays a significant role in enhancing input use and productivity in arable crop farming, access remains constrained—especially for women. It is therefore recommended that targeted policies be implemented to encourage female participation and improve rural financial inclusion.
is a non-profit, open access, double-blind peer-reviewed Journal publishing four issues (January,... more is a non-profit, open access, double-blind peer-reviewed Journal publishing four issues (January, April, July and October) per annum. The Journal is a platform open to collaborations with researchers, authors, institutions, research agencies and private companies related to Agriculture. The Mission of the Journal is to disseminate scientific knowledge through the publication of original research articles, research notes, book reviews, letters to the editor and reviews of Literature, representing a contribution to scientific and technological knowledge in respective areas covered by the Journal. The Kebbi Journal of Agriculture and Natural Sciences seeks to validate and disseminate new knowledge, making it public in order to strengthen the human capacity, constitute a link in the scientific community to the society and encouraging the expansion of University and academic researches. The Kebbi Journal of Agriculture and Natural Sciences has the sole aim of providing an intellectual platform and ideas for scholars, by promoting interdisciplinary studies related to agriculture and natural science through publishing the latest scientific research findings that are of direct policy implications and beneficial to the research community. Consequently, the journal covers all aspects of Crop Science, Animal Science, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Food Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Soil Science and Agricultural Engineering, Forestry and Environment, Wildlife, Agricultural Education, Agroallied Industries as well as all Natural Science researches related to Agriculture.
International Journal of Agricultural Economics, 2025
This study investigates the costs and returns of irrigated rice production among small-scale farm... more This study investigates the costs and returns of irrigated rice production among small-scale farmers in the Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and a purposive multi-stage sampling method was employed to select 120 respondents from four major rice-producing villages: Ambursa, Dukku, Gulumbe, and Zauro. Descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, and gross margin analysis were used to analyze the data. The findings on socioeconomic characteristics revealed that the respondents had an average age of 40 years, with 90% having a household size of 11 members. Most farmers (60%) had some form of education and possessed an average of 25 years of farming experience. The average farm size was 1.18 hectares, and 76.7% of respondents inherited their land. Furthermore, 77.5% of respondents had no extension contact in the previous season, and most were not part of any cooperative. Multiple regression analysis showed that significant factors influencing rice output were age, farming experience, farm size, and credit access. The study found that the total cost of production was ₦148,844.70 per hectare, while the gross return was ₦391,017.30 per hectare, resulting in a gross margin of ₦248,172.30 per hectare. Major constraints included lack of government support (17.3%), high fuel costs (16.2%), and poor market structure (15.3%). The study recommends increased government intervention in the form of subsidized farm inputs, improved extension services, and market access to enhance farmers' productivity and profitability.
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Papers by Illo Abdullahi Ibrahim