Drivers of diversification and pluriactivity among smallholder farmers—evidence from Nigeria

Igwe, Paul Agu; Rahman, Mahfuzur; Odunukan, Kenny; Ochinanwata, Nonso; Egbo, Obiamaka P.; Ochinanwata, Chinedu

doi:10.3934/gf.2020015

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“…The pluriactivity is known as an attractive phenomenon in farmers’ activities in general, and according to economic history, farmers have always tried to get benefit from other income sources along with their farming tasks 29 . It is mostly defined as an off-farm economic activity engaged by the farmer and other household members, typically for the risk-reduction and farm income’s supplementation purposes 47 . In pluriactivity, the goal is not to focus only on a particular job, but rather on the overall household income 29 .…”

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“…Consequently, the concept of pluriactivity refers to the household farming as an economic unit, in which all household members contribute to its income through engagement in agricultural and/or non-agricultural activities, whether on-farm or off-farm 22 . Sometimes, moving toward pluriactivity might be due to the lifestyle choices or broader non-economic goals 47 – 49 . Previous studies have demonstrated that the income diversification is rising from on-farm/non-farm or on-agriculture/non-agriculture (pluriactivity) actions used by farmers to survive and even prosper in today’s changing agricultural climate as a sustainable strategy 21 , 24 , 28 , 50 , 51 .…”

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Comprehensive motivational framework to drive paddy farmers towards pluriactivity

Moumenihelali

Abbasi

Karbasioun

2023

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Pluriactivity is a livelihood strategy in line with rural resilience. It is a phenomenon of farming in conjunction with other gainful activities. In pluriactivity, the desire and motivation of setting up an extra business and taking necessary actions are crucial. Therefore, the main aim of this study was to identify the underlying components of pluriactive paddy farmers’ motivation and also the factors affecting them. The study was implemented based on the quantitative data obtained from 182 pluriactive paddy farmers. The results of the exploratory factor analysis accentuated that there are three components in each of the pull and push typologies. The components related to pull motivation included personal aspirations and pursuit (C1), proper conditions and facilities (C2) and growth and service markets (C3). Likewise, the components related to push motivation included financial status and job creation improvement (C4), uncertainty and risk mitigation (C5) and paddy farming economic enhancement (C6). Also, it was revealed that two motivational components of personal aspirations and pursuits (C1) and financial status and job creation improvement (C4) are attributed to paddy farmer’s age of the pluriactivity initiation and also the farm size variables. It is imperative to consider both pull and push strategies in directing paddy farmers towards extension and development of pluriactivity in rural areas to enable farmers achieve sustainable livelihood in line with rural resilience.

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Comprehensive motivational framework to drive paddy farmers towards pluriactivity

Moumenihelali

Abbasi

Karbasioun

2023

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“…Despite the importance and challenges of migration as regards rural livelihood, past studies on livelihood focused on livelihood diversification in rural Nigeria (Okoye at al., 2016;Abiodun et al, 2019;Igwe et al, 2020;Iraoya, Isinika, 2020) while only a few studies such as (Ajaero, Madu, 2014;Oluwatayo et al, 2019;Alleluyanatha et al, 2021) have examined the effects of migration (rural-urban) on livelihood in some selected states in Nigeria. This work by examining the relationship among migration and rural livelihoods in Nigeria, tries to close this information gap.…”

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Migration and livelihood of rural households in Nigeria

Adepoju,

Adewole,

Olanitori

2023

West Balk J Agric Econ & Rural Develop

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With agriculture being the main source of livelihood, migration has posed severe constraints, thus hampering the livelihood of many households. This research focused on the effects of migration on the livelihood of rural households in Nigeria. Descriptive statistics, Probit and Tobit regression models were the analytical tools employed. Most of the households were male-headed and two-thirds of the rural households had members who had migrated for at least six months. Internal migration was the predominant type of migration while rural households were found to have a low level of livelihood. Age, education, household size, type of employment, land access, type of dwelling, migrant status and physical assets were significant in determining livelihoods of rural households. Thus, lessening the rural-urban divide in the rural areas through public-private partnerships in terms of innovations to support and expand the livelihood possibilities of rural households at all levels of governance should be prioritized.

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The role of livelihood diversification strategies in the total household income in Takusa Woreda, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Mengistu,

Belda

2024

Cogent Social Sciences

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Drivers of diversification and pluriactivity among smallholder farmers—evidence from Nigeria

Cited by 11 publications

References 32 publications

Comprehensive motivational framework to drive paddy farmers towards pluriactivity

Comprehensive motivational framework to drive paddy farmers towards pluriactivity

Migration and livelihood of rural households in Nigeria

The role of livelihood diversification strategies in the total household income in Takusa Woreda, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

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