Browsing by Author "Animashaun, JO"

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    AN ANALYSIS OF DETERMINANTS OF CONSUMPTION OF FERMENTED TRADITIONAL DRINKS IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (University of Montenegro – Univerzitet Crne Gore Biotechnical faculty, Podgorica, 2013) Animashaun, JO; Akangbe, JA; Fakayode, SB
    Given the vital contributions of traditional food processing techniques to rural development and sustainable national development, this study examined consumers’ awareness of benefits, consumption and determinants of consumption of kunun-zaki, pito, soborodo, ogi, and nunu, which are examples of fermented traditional food drinks in Kwara State, Nigeria. For the study, 165 respondents were stratified, and randomly selected across socioeconomic strata of farmers, students and civil servants in the study area. Descriptive statistics and the Binary Logistic model (BLR) were used to analyse the data. Findings indicated that awareness of the nutritional benefits of the drink is relatively high (75%) and frequency of consumption highest at 2-3 times in a week (60%). This implies a favourable disposition towards the drink which could lead to eventual demand of this food drinks category. Similarly, the probability of consumption was influenced by the availability of the drinks (p=0.1) and assurance of safety relating to the processing of these drinks categories (p=0.1). Based on these findings, the study recommends that issues relating to safety assurance of how the food drinks are processed be addressed by concerned food regulatory agencies and the formulation of appropriate strategies by marketing agents that would enhance the availability and acceptability of the products by consumers
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    An assessment of health practises among small-scale farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (2015) Akangbe, JA; Asiyanbi, AO; Ibraheem, AF; Sola, KE; Animashaun, JO
    Objective. The study examines the personal health practices of small scale farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. Materials and Methods. Primary data were obtained using a well-structured questionnaire which was distributed to 120 small scale farmers. Descriptive statistical techniques such as frequency count, percentages were used, as well as Pearson Product Moment correlation and analysis for empirical analysis. Results. Results revealed that more than half (55%) smoke cigarettes, about 48% drink alcohol to a very great extent, while the majority (64.5%) indicated they have not been screened to know their HIV status. On a positive note, the results further show that the majority 70%, 53.3%, 80% and 73.3% indicated that they eat a balance diet, engage in physical activity, practice safer sex, and regularly visit a health care centre, respectively. It also revealed that 77% have not attended any training on healthy living. The results of PPMC showed that the health knowledge of respondents had significant (p< 0.01) influence on practices like cigarette smoking, eating a balance diet and regular visits to a health care centre. Conclusion. It was concluded that health threatening practices such as cigarette smoking and drinking alcohol among the majority of the respondents, coupled with their lack of health knowledge from health professionals, contributes to the poor health status of respondents which eventually negatively influences the labour efficiency of farmers. It is recommended that farmers should endeavour to make use of health literacy programmes introduced to them at local government level, and that the government should provide more of
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    AN ASSESSMENT OF THE USE OF AGROCHEMICALS AMONG SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN ESANLAND, NIGERIA
    (2014) Eifediyi, EK; Omondan, GO; TAkim, FO; Animashaun, JO
    Raising farmer’s productivity has been recognized as a sustainable route to food security in Africa. Therefore, making pest control less arduous would enable the farmer’s increase farm size and productivity. To this end, a survey was conducted in the 2012 farming season to determine the use of agrochemicals by farmers in Esan land, Edo State, Nigeria. Structured questionnaires were administered to farmers in the five local government areas that made up Esan land. The survey showed that most of the farmers were male (78 %) within the age of 36 – 55 (52.4 %) and 40.7 % were secondary school dropouts. Most of the farmers surveyed owned an average of 1 to 2 ha of farm land and 65 % used agrochemical products while 46% of agrochemical users used herbicide for weed control. Most farmers (88%) used between 1 - 3 Litres of various herbicidal products. Limited access to credit facilities was the major constraint to herbicide usage in Esanland. Farmers are therefore encouraged to organize themselves into cooperative societies to enable them attract incentives while Edo state government should subsidies procurement of agrochemical products.
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    Between foreign direct investment (FDI) and outsourcing: which policy strategy will enhance the competitiveness of the Nigerian rice sector?
    (2015) Animashaun, JO; Ojehomon, VET; Abdulazeez, M; Amolegbe, KB
    The dawn of the global economy which ushered in trade liberalization has been greeted with mixed feelings among developing countries. This is because liberalization rarely brings about a zero-sum welfare gain among asymmetric participating countries. However, one critical aspect of globalization that can benefit developing countries is the encouragement of foreign sourcing. Outsourcing and foreign direct investment (FDI) will bring about strategic linkages with local buyers, suppliers and other institutions. Against this background, this study makes a case for foreign sourcing in the rice sector vis-à-vis the absorptive capacity of the sector over a projected 10-year (2013-2023) period in Nigeria. It subsequently modelled the welfare implication of FDI and outsourcing on the host nation.This study emphasized the need for increased investment that will enhance technological spillovers to the local producers. The model suggests that at a low level of human capital and high absorptive capacity, it benefits the country to first encourage FDI and subsequently encourage more of outsourcing as it is a better welfare enhancing strategy.The study concludes by recommending the setting up of attractive investment environments and the formulation of sound domestic and macroeconomic policy that would make the country more attractive for investors
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    DETERMINANTS OF THE NEGLECTED AND UNDERUTILIZED SPECIES’ CULTIVATION BY SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN NIGERIAN GUINEA SAVANNAH
    (2016) Animashaun, JO; Kobe, HI; Omotesho, KF; Aderinoye-Abdulwahab, S
    There is an increasing consensus that diversifying into the cultivation of ‘Neglected and Underutilized Species’ (NUS), in addition to growing conventional crops, off ers a plethora of livelihood-enhancing benefi ts to small-scale agricultural households. Therefore this study examined the factors that infl uence small-scale farmers’ diversifi cation into the cultivation of the cashew nut plant (Anarcadium occidentale, Moringa oleifera and Jatropha curcas) in the guinea savannah region of Nigeria. We employed farm household-level survey data of the phenomenon in Kwara State. The data were analyzed using the Simson Index of Diversity (SID) and Tobit censored regression. Findings indicate that respondents diversifi ed most into the cultivation of cashews (70.9%), followed by moringa (38.4%), and jatropha (11.3%). The extent of diversifi cation was positively infl uenced by the farm size (p < 0.01), household head’s education level (p < 0.01), membership in a cooperative (p < 0.01), and farm income (p < 0.1). It was negatively infl uenced by the land tenure system practiced (p < 0.05). Findings imply, inter alia, that small-scale farmers may avoid diversifi cation into these crops if they have a limited access to cultivated land. This study therefore advocates ensuring equitable access to farmland through a structural and legislative land tenure reform policy
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    Effect of Fadama III program on dry-season vegetable growers in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Kasetsart Journal of Social Sciences, 2017) Matanmi, BM; Falola, JO; Animashaun, JO
    This study assessed the effect of the Fadama III program on dry-season vegetable growers in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study emanated from the need to know how well agricultural programs have achieved their targets. Data collected from 200 beneficiaries selected through a combination of purposive and random sampling techniques were used for the study. The data obtained were analyzed with descriptive statistics, a five-point Likert scale, and a t test. The results showed that the beneficiaries were mainly female, married, and relatively old, with farming as their primary occupation. The benefits accrued from the program by the farmers were a knapsack sprayer, training on record keeping, agro-chemicals, fertilizer, improved seeds, a watering can, pest and disease management, conflict resolution, and the construction of a well, borehole, cooling shed and market stall. The mean farm size of the farmers before and after participating in the program was 1.15 and 2.15 ha, respectively, with a corresponding average monthly income of NGN 6,833.75 and NGN 16,137.50, respectively (USD 1 = NGN 165). The study further revealed a positive effect of the program on the farmers' livelihoods. The major problems faced by the farmers were inadequate credit, conflict with herdsmen, land ownership problems, inadequate labor, and poor market linkage. Therefore, the study recommends the provision of credit facilities by relevant stakeholders, putting lasting conflict resolution measures in place, encouraging youths to practice agriculture, and training farmers on market linkage.
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    Feasibility analysis of leaf-based Moringa oleifera plantation in the nigerian Guinea savannah: case study of University of Ilorin moringa plantation
    (2013) Animashaun, JO; Toye, AA
    This study examined the profitability and economic feasibility of a leaf-based Moringa production and processing under a plantation system in the Nigerian guinea savannah using the University of Ilorin Moringa Plantation as a case study. To achieve this objective, data on production and processing cost and revenue for the 2011/2012 planting season were collected and a simulated 10-year production and cost and revenue scenarios were scheduled based on the assumption of a constant cost and cash inflow over the same period. The cost-benefit was reported using the Return on Investment (ROI), Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) and the Net Present Value (NPV) analyses. Result indicated an estimated average net profit of N827,109 (USD5, 137) ha/annum from a Total production cost of N1,371,360 (USD8, 580) ha/annum and a gross revenue of N2,200,000.00 (USD13,750) ha/annum derived from the sale of an average of 110kg of processed dry leaf powder output. This indicates the relative profitability of the enterprise. Furthermore, at varying discount rates of 17.5%, 20%, 22.5%, and 25%, the BCR indicated that for every N1 invested in cost, the investor could realize N1.60 in returns, the ROI indicate a profit return turnover of 26.7% of the cost of investment and a NPV estimate at the end of the 10-year period considered the project to be financially worthwhile. Based on these findings, this study recommends the encouragement of Moringa production and value addition development due to the potential it portends for income generation.
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    Households’ Dietary Diversity, Farm Income and Technical Efficiency Correlates: Empirical Evidence from Small-scale Farming Households in Nigeria
    (2013) Adewumi, MO; Animashaun, JO
    This study examined the relationship among farming households’ technical efficiency, dietary diversity and farm income in Kwara state, Nigeria. Respondents were randomly sampled from among the National Special Programe for food security (NSPFS) beneficiaries and non benficiaies across the 3 geo-political zones in the study area. Stochastic frontier model was used to estimate the respondents’ technical efficiency while the dietary diversity score and farm income were analyzed with descriptive and inferential statistics. The Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) was used to assess the level of relationship among the indicators. The study revealed a significant linear relationship among households’ dietary diversity, farm income and technical efficiency. While technical efficiency was inversely related to farm income (r = -0.278, p = 0.01) and dietary diversity (r = -0.206, p = 0.05) on one hand, dietary diversity was positively related to farm income (r = 0.307, p = 0.05). The study has two important implications; first, increasing farm income may be of relevance if the goal of enhancing food security is pursued and benefits of technical efficiency growth may not necessarily translate into enhanced farm income and dietary diversity. This study therefore suggests the provision of infrastructures that would enable the farmers to access the benefits of improved technical efficiency
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    Major sources of food safety information; a Case study on consumers in Lagos, Nigeria Authors
    (2018) Danilola, ST; Omotesho, AO; Animashaun, JO
    Unsafe food propels a cyclical process of disease formation and malnutrition, especially in infants, young children, the elderly, and the sick. To ensure food safety, consumers are advised to pay close attention to the type and nature of food consumed. This study, therefore, investigates the trusted sources of information on food safety; identifies the major food safety information sought by consumers; and the factors that motivate consumers to read food safety information. Primary data were obtained with the use of pretested structured questionnaire in an interview schedule. A total of 220 consumers of pre-packaged food were used for the study. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Likert scale. The results showed that food labels were the fifth most trusted source of information on food after doctors, family, friends and colleagues, television and the internet. It also showed that consumers look out for the expiry date of the product before any other information and product comparison is the major motivation for individuals to read food labels. Therefore, we recommend that food regulatory bodies should ensure the enactment of better regulations on food labeling that can help improve consumer confidence in the content of food labels; and create awareness programs that encourage food consumers to pay closer attention to the use of food labels beyond just the product name and expiry date as a food label
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    Patterns and drivers of mobile telephony for sustainable livelihood among farming households in Kwara state, Nigeria
    (2014) Animashaun, JO; Fakayode, SB; Idris, KA; Adedokun, KF
    Recently, it is acknowledged that mobile phones provide multiple functionalities and diverse applications that affect all forms of capital accumulation, necessary for sustainable livelihood. However, there is no empirical result regarding the impact of mobile phones on asset accumulation in Nigeria. This study examined the socio-economic determinants of mobile phone use and intensity of use for sustainable capital formation in farming households in Kwara state, Nigeria. Accordingly, 120 rural farming households were randomly sampled and count data on the number of calls made with respect to livelihood capitals generated. Binary logistic regression and zero-inflated negative binomial regression models were used in analyzing the data. The study revealed that 73% of the respondents have access to mobile phone use. The study identifies major uses of mobile phone for sustainable livelihood enhancement activities. Significant determinants of mobile phone use are; possession of formal education, household size, age, marital status, annual farm income, diversity of crop cultivated and the number of family members living outside the community (p<0.05). This study highlights the relevance of mobile phones for sustainable development and recommends the need for increased investment in facilitating access to mobile phone use across rural communities in Nigeria.
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    Towards validating Moringa’s nutraceutical benefits: An examination of consumers’ perspectives vis-à-vis health benefits efficacy and willingness to pay
    (2013) Animashaun, JO; Williams, FE; Toye, AA
    This study examined the validity of claimed Nutraceutical benefits of Moringa oleifera products through the lens of consumers’ perceptions and Willingness to Pay (WTP) for perceived benefits. Data were randomly collected from 120 sampled Moringa consumers. Results indicate that knowledge of Moringa oleifera’s benefits is high among respondents and Moringa is consumed for various preventive and curative purposes. On the average, respondents were willing to pay about 5% over and above the current price of Moringa product so as to have access to perceived product’s Nutraceutical benefits. WTP was found to be significantly influenced by perception of efficacy of product’s benefits (p = 0.01), education (p = 0.02) and occupation of respondents (p = 0.03). The study emphasizes the need for further clinical and pharmacological doubleblind placebo test trials to ascertain the acclaimed therapeutic benefits of the product.
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    Willingness to Pay for Detached Mallow Leaves (Corchorous Olitorius) among Vegetable Consumers in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (2017) Ajibade, TB; Omotesho, KF; Animashaun, JO; Opaleke, DO; Ajibade, ET
    This study was carried out to examine vegetable consumer’s willingness to pay for detached Mallow leaves (Corchorous Olitorius) in the study area. Primary data was used for the study. Survey instrument used was structured questionnaire, administered to 120 respondents randomly selected in a three-stage sampling procedure. Analytical tools employed include descriptive statistics, Contingent Valuation Method and Binary logistic regression technique. The study revealed that vegetable related purchases are predominated by female, accounting for up to 62% transactions. About 69% of the respondents were willing to pay 60% premium per bundle ofdetached Mallow leaves. At 5% level, factors that significantly determine consumers’ willingness to pay for detached Mallow leaves are consumers’ awareness of the health and nutritional benefits and also bid price being premium for detaching the Mallow leaves. It …