Agriculture and youth in Nigeria: Aspirations, challenges, constraints, and resilience

ElDidi, Hagar; Bidoli, Thomas Duniya; Ringler, Claudia

doi:10.2499/p15738coll2.133798

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“…Aside from perceiving agriculture to be profitable, many young men and women in Nigeria view agriculture as a means to earn an income and provide for their family expenses including children's education, health expenses, etc. [61].…”

Section: Empirical Analysis and Resultsmentioning

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COVID-19 and Microeconomic Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Study on Ethiopian and Nigerian Households

Giwa-Daramola

James

2023

Sustainability

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The severity of the COVID-19 pandemic on overall welfare depends on the resilience of microeconomic units, particularly households, to cope and recover from the shocks created by the pandemic. In Sub-Saharan Africa, where the pandemic has been less pervasive, the pandemic is expected to increase food insecurity, vulnerability, and ultimately poverty. To accurately measure the welfare impact of the pandemic on the macroeconomy, it is important to account for the distributional impact on households and the ability of households to cope with it, which reflects their microeconomic resilience. In this paper, we seek to determine the differential impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on household microeconomic resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa. We use direct measurements of economic indicators to measure the impact of the pandemic on 6249 households across Ethiopia and Nigeria. Given that resilience is a latent variable, the FAO’s Resilience Index Measure Analysis (RIMA) framework is utilized to construct the resilience index. We hypothesize that the pandemic created differential economic impacts among households and ultimately household microeconomic resilience. Study findings show that government containment measures improved household microeconomic resilience, while self-containment measures lowered microeconomic resilience. Additionally, households that relied on wage employment and non-farm businesses as their main source of livelihood were found to be more microeconomic resilient.

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Section: Empirical Analysis and Resultsmentioning

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COVID-19 and Microeconomic Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Study on Ethiopian and Nigerian Households

Giwa-Daramola

James

2023

Sustainability

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“…Nigeria's agriculture sector has historically faced numerous challenges, including low productivity, limited market access, and insufficient youth involvement (ElDidi et al, 2020). However, the advent of AI technologies offers unprecedented opportunities to address these issues effectively (Eke et al, 2023).…”

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Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Youth Engagement in Agriculture: Lessons from Global Practices and Prospects for Nigeria

Olagunju

2024

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The demand for sustainable farming techniques is growing as the world's population rises. In light of this requirement, enlisting young people in agriculture becomes an essential tactic for guaranteeing food security, economic growth, and rural rejuvenation. Using artificial intelligence (AI) offers a viable way to empower and draw young people to the agriculture industry. This study explores the possibilities for Nigeria while providing a summary of international approaches to using AI to encourage youth involvement in agriculture. By utilizing AI technologies like machine learning, remote sensing, and data analytics, youth can access valuable insights, optimize resource utilization, and mitigate risks associated with agricultural production. In conclusion, this paper emphasizes how AI might inspire young people to pursue careers in agriculture and emphasizes the necessity of developing methods specifically designed to maximize AI's potential in Nigeria. Nigeria can set the stage for a sustainable and inclusive agricultural future by encouraging stakeholder engagement, investing in digital infrastructure, and advancing creative policies. This would enable the country's young to spearhead agricultural transformation and economic success.

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Agriculture and youth in Nigeria: Aspirations, challenges, constraints, and resilience

Cited by 2 publications

References 7 publications

COVID-19 and Microeconomic Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Study on Ethiopian and Nigerian Households

COVID-19 and Microeconomic Resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Study on Ethiopian and Nigerian Households

Harnessing Artificial Intelligence for Youth Engagement in Agriculture: Lessons from Global Practices and Prospects for Nigeria

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