Agricultural commercialization and smallholder farmers' food security in Nigeria
The study examined the impact of agricultural commercialization on the food security status of smallholder farmers in Nigeria, a nation where agriculture has a crucial role in both economic sustainability and food provision. Utilizing the most recent data from the Nigeria General Household Surveys (...
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| author | Ajisafe Oluwaseun Gabriel Idiaye Chuks Onyeka Oluwatayo Isaac Busayo |
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| description | The study examined the impact of agricultural commercialization on the food security status of smallholder farmers in Nigeria, a nation where agriculture has a crucial role in both economic sustainability and food provision. Utilizing the most recent data from the Nigeria General Household Surveys (NGHS 2018/19) and employing an Instrumental Variable Probit regression model, the research assesses the relationship between the level of commercialization, as measured by the Household Commercialization Index (HCI), and food security outcomes among smallholder farmers. The outputs reveal a significant positive link between higher levels of commercialization and improved food security. Specifically, an increase in the HCI correlates with a notable rise in the probability of achieving food security, with a statistically significant average marginal effect (AME) of 0.061, highlighting the potential benefits of market-oriented farming practices. This study also considers various socio-economic factors, including household size, marital status, and access to credit, to understand their influence on food security. The obtained results underscore the significance of supporting agricultural commercialization as a strategy to enhance food security among smallholder farmers in Nigeria. Paper calls for targeted policy interventions to facilitate access to markets, improve agricultural education, and provide financial services to farmers, aiming to bolster commercial activities and, consequently, food security. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-597dc4e37b564422be2556079da81fb52025-08-20T02:25:02ZengInstitute of Agricultural Economics, BelgradeWestern Balkan Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development2683-46932683-572X2025-01-0171759110.5937/WBJAE2501075G2683-46932501075AAgricultural commercialization and smallholder farmers' food security in NigeriaAjisafe Oluwaseun Gabriel0https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1396-4575Idiaye Chuks Onyeka1https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7204-7586Oluwatayo Isaac Busayo2https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8649-2557Middle Tennessee State University, Department of Economics and Finance, Murfreesboro, USAUniversity of Ibadan, Department of Agricultural Economics, Ibadan, NigeriaUniversity of Venda, Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Thohoyandou, South AfricaThe study examined the impact of agricultural commercialization on the food security status of smallholder farmers in Nigeria, a nation where agriculture has a crucial role in both economic sustainability and food provision. Utilizing the most recent data from the Nigeria General Household Surveys (NGHS 2018/19) and employing an Instrumental Variable Probit regression model, the research assesses the relationship between the level of commercialization, as measured by the Household Commercialization Index (HCI), and food security outcomes among smallholder farmers. The outputs reveal a significant positive link between higher levels of commercialization and improved food security. Specifically, an increase in the HCI correlates with a notable rise in the probability of achieving food security, with a statistically significant average marginal effect (AME) of 0.061, highlighting the potential benefits of market-oriented farming practices. This study also considers various socio-economic factors, including household size, marital status, and access to credit, to understand their influence on food security. The obtained results underscore the significance of supporting agricultural commercialization as a strategy to enhance food security among smallholder farmers in Nigeria. Paper calls for targeted policy interventions to facilitate access to markets, improve agricultural education, and provide financial services to farmers, aiming to bolster commercial activities and, consequently, food security.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/2683-4693/2025/2683-46932501075A.pdfagricultural commercializationfood securitysmallholder farmersnigeriaiv probit |
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| title | Agricultural commercialization and smallholder farmers' food security in Nigeria |
| title_full | Agricultural commercialization and smallholder farmers' food security in Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Agricultural commercialization and smallholder farmers' food security in Nigeria |
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| title_short | Agricultural commercialization and smallholder farmers' food security in Nigeria |
| title_sort | agricultural commercialization and smallholder farmers food security in nigeria |
| topic | agricultural commercialization food security smallholder farmers nigeria iv probit |
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