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VOL. 10, ISSUE 5 (2023)
Determinants of food production in Nigeria: Empirical evidence from Katsina state
Authors
Mannir Salisu, Fatima Isah Dodo, Najamuddeen Garba
Abstract
Food grains production is crucial for greater
economic growth because its provide food and income to a vast population. This
study investigates the determinants of wet season food grains production in
Katsina State using primary data collected through questionnaire in seven local
government areas of the State. In all, 500 questionnaires were distributed, but
415 were eventually used in the analysis. The study employs Multiple Linear
Regression Analysis Technique (MLRA) to estimate the coefficients of the
variables of interest. The findings show that chemical fertilizer usage and
rural manpower had significant positive impact on food grains production in
Katsina State. This affirms the role of inorganic fertilizer and economically
active population in fostering domestic agriculture, farmer‟s income, food
security and employments. Moreover, the results reveal that armed-rural
banditry and annual rainfall variability were found to have significant
negative impact on food grains production in Katsina State. This implies that
armed-bandits attacks on rural community and changes/declines in the annual
rainfall are major obstacle to achieving food security in the State which
continues to affects farmer‟s income as well as food prices. Furthermore,
policy makers should endeavour to enhance the production and consumption of
chemical fertilizer, tackle insecurity, and lower domestic agricultural
sector‟s sensitivity to rainfall variation in order to improve domestic
agricultural activities in Katsina State.
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Pages:36-43
How to cite this article:
Mannir Salisu, Fatima Isah Dodo, Najamuddeen Garba "Determinants of food production in Nigeria: Empirical evidence from Katsina state". International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 10, Issue 5, 2023, Pages 36-43
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