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Effect of Remittances on the Livelihood of Farm Households in Adamawa State. Nigeria

Tarfa, J.Z. (2022) Effect of Remittances on the Livelihood of Farm Households in Adamawa State. Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Studies, 10 (1). pp. 1-15. ISSN 2058-9093(Print), 2058-9107(Online)

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Abstract

This study examined Effects of remittances on the livelihood of farm households in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The results showed majority (29.1%) were within the age range of 51 – 60 years old, 21.8% had a household size of six persons and 44.2% had primary education. Married (65.8%), household heads were males (57%). Internal remittances of bulk receipts were 86.7%, while 55% received between N1, 000 and N10, 000 per annum. Also 70% received remittances through hand carriage. 59.1% receives 4 – 6 times a year. Also, 69.2% received both cash and non-cash. Income, household size and education had a significant (p<0.05) effect. Age of household head had significantly (p>0.05) effect. The R2 showed that the independent variables explained 51% of variation in migration. Remittance and social group had significant effects on livelihood (p<0.05). Effect on farm size was positive and significant (p<0.05). R2 showed that independent variables explained 59.8% variation in livelihood.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Depositing User: Professor Mark T. Owen
Date Deposited: 04 Mar 2023 01:28
Last Modified: 04 Mar 2023 01:28
URI: https://tudr.org/id/eprint/1546

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