Analysis of socio economic factors influencing cassava production among women in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.

Abstract

This study was carried out to analyze the socio-economic characteristics influencing cassava production of women in Shiroro LGA of Niger State. The study involved a multistage selection of study area and respondents, 100 women farmers involved in cassava production were purposely selected and administered with the questionnaire. Regression analysis (OLS), Pearson’s product normal Correlation coefficient and the t-test for statistical significance were used. The linear functional form gave the best fit with R2 of 68%, the results revealed that personal income of the farmers, number of extension contacts were found to be the significant socio-economic factors influencing farmers output. The major constraint revealed by the study was inadequate capital. It is recommended that women should be assisted with capital and encouraged to participate fully in their membership association to enable them enjoy the benefits that goes with being members which invariably translates to increased credit, inputs and better output.