Influence of Covid-19 on Rice Farmer's Income in Kwara State, Nigeria

Kafayat Yemisi Belewu, Caleb Ibukunoluwa Adewale and Mohammed Awal Zubair

Western Balkan Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (WBJAERD), 2024, vol. 6, issue 2

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on agricultural productivity and the livelihood of farmers in developing countries. Observed research sought to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the income of rice farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. 120 respondents were selected for this study using a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics, Average treatment effects, and Likert scale were used to address the main objectives. Results showed that the COVID-19 lockdown affected the income of the rice farmers during and after the lockdown, with a 6% decrease in the income of rice farmers during the lockdown as compared to before the lockdown and a 17.7% decrease after COVID-19 lockdown as compared to during COVID-19 lockdown. Furthermore, inadequate funds, flood, and high cost of labor were found to be the highest barriers to mitigating the influence of COVID-19 on rice production. Performed study recommends that a well-structured and carefully planned response strategy be developed for situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, including the establishment of alternative income sources for farmers in the event of a future recurrence or similar crisis. Additionally, policies should be implemented to ensure adequate access to credit for rice farmers, supporting increased production and improving their overall income.

Keywords: Consumer/Household Economics; Crop Production/Industries; Labor and Human Capital (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.348010

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