The Anchor Borrowers Programme and youth rice farmers in Northern Nigeria

Olanrewaju, Opeyemi; Osabohien, Romanus; Fasakin, James

doi:10.1108/afr-03-2020-0039

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“…Why less proportion of the youth is into agriculture has been a subject of debate in policy and extant literature. Some of the pointed reasons by extant studies include lack of access to credit, land, lack of infrastructure, social protection or insurance, conflict, poor yield, ineffective value chain and lack of market, among others (Issahaku et al, 2018;Olanrewaju et al, 2020;Osabohien et al, 2021). However, this study argues that youth involvement in all nodes of the agricultural value chain will reduce unemployment, food insecurity and crimes.…”

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“…Previous studies (e.g. Bosompem et al, 2017;Chavula, 2014;Fawole et al, 2019;Issahaku et al, 2018;Olanrewaju et al, 2020;Osabohien et al, 2021;Wuni et al, 2017) have examined how youth employment in agriculture influences food security, poverty and unemployment, among others; however, how ICT adoption drives youth employment in agriculture has not been adequately explored in the context empirical literature. Therefore, this current study contributes to knowledge by carrying out an empirical examination of the impact of ICT adoption on youth agricultural employment in Nigeria using the logit regression, Propensity Score Matching (PSM) and Inverse Probability Weight Regression Adjustment (IPWRA), which is relatively sparse in the literature.…”

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ICT adoption and youth employment in Nigeria's agricultural sector

Osabohien

2023

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PurposeThis paper argues that through information and communication technology (ICT) adoption, the youth will be engaged in all nodes of the agricultural value chains, thereby improving the level of employment and reducing post-harvest losses. The study examines the determinants of ICT adoption among the youth. In addition, it estimates the impact of ICT adoption on youth employment in agriculture towards the actualisation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG-8, to promote inclusive and sustainable economic growth, productive employment and decent work for all.Design/methodology/approachThe study engages data from Wave 4 (2018/2019) of the Living Standards Measurement Study – Integrated Surveys on Agriculture (LSMS-ISA). The logit regression, the propensity score matching and the inverse probability weighted regression adjustment are used as the estimation techniques.FindingsThe study underscores that educational level, access to electricity, location, age and income are significant determinants of ICT adoption among the youth. The findings also show that the youth's average weekly engagement in agricultural activities is about 24 h. In addition, the result reveals that ICT adoption can increase youth agricultural employment by approximately 21%. The mean difference indicates that those with access to ICT participate in agricultural activities more than their counterparts without ICT access by 29.46%.Research limitations/implicationsOne of the limitations of the study is that some of the variables such as insecurity, social protection/safety nets, that may have a significant influence on youth agricultural participation where not included in the model due to data constraint. As a recommendation for further studies, given data availability, such variables should be considered when examining youth-agricultural employment nexus.Practical implicationsSince ICT adoption has a significant impact on agricultural employment, this study proposes improved infrastructure facilities such as reliable power supply, lowering the cost of mobile and data subscriptions and better education facilities should be prioritised at all localities. This will enable the youth to embrace agriculture and help improve their socioeconomic welfare and livelihood.Originality/valueUsing Wave 4 of the LSMS-ISA, logit regression, propensity score matching and the inverse probability weighted regression adjustment, makes this study one of the very few to examine the impact of ICT adoption on agricultural employment among the youth in Nigeria. It implies that this study has provided empirical evidence and expanded the frontiers of knowledge on the extent to which ICT adoption influences youth agricultural employment in Nigeria.

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ICT adoption and youth employment in Nigeria's agricultural sector

Osabohien

2023

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“…Seven papers [66,71,72,77,[79][80][81] concentrated on the efficacy of the training intervention on the technical abilities of young individuals and fostering their engagement and enthusiasm towards agriculture. Two studies conducted by researchers, [71,72], examined the impact of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on youth involvement in the agricultural sector.…”

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Youth Engagement in Agribusiness: Perception, Constraints, and Skill Training Interventions in Africa: A Systematic Review

Boye,

Ghafoor,

Wudil

et al. 2024

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The participation of young people in agriculture is crucial in generating job opportunities and fostering the growth of agri-food systems in developing countries, particularly in Africa. This study aims to provide an in-depth review of existing studies on young people’s perceptions and factors influencing their participation in agribusiness. Additionally, the study aims to investigate the impact of the skill training intervention on youth engagement in agribusiness. The study also identifies and analyzes the constraints that hindered their engagement. The PRISMA guideline was followed to analyze 57 studies across Sub-Saharan Africa. Studies published from 2012 to 2022 were retrieved from various digital libraries, such as Google Scholar, Emerald Insight, Taylor & Francis Online, Wiley Online Library, and Science Direct. The review findings highlight that many young people in Africa view agriculture as a profitable industry and a means of subsistence. However, it was also observed that there are divergent opinions regarding agribusiness among young individuals. Factors such as access to finance, education, skills training, perceived social support, and prior experience in farming emerged as critical determinants influencing their decision to engage in agribusiness. Moreover, the study reveals that skill training programs positively impact youth participation in agribusiness. These interventions enhance their skills, increasing productivity, income, and employment opportunities. Nevertheless, access to finance and other essential resources, such as land and extension support, were identified as significant barriers to the involvement of young people in agribusiness. In order to promote the advancement of agri-food systems in Africa through youth participation, youth policies must prioritize access to various resources, including but not limited to capital, education, skills training, land, extension support, social support, mentoring, and private-sector involvement.

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“…These interventions and the need to achieve food security prompted the government to initiate new agricultural policies, including the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme (GESS), Anchor Borrowers' Programme (ABP), and the ban on the importation of maize and frozen poultry products (CBN, 2021). The ABP was launched to enhance Nigeria's agricultural value chain output and reduce the reliance on food imports (Olanrewaju, 2019). The programme focused on linking agro-processors with smallholder farmers, providing loans at a 9% interest rate and farm inputs such as pesticides, fertilisers, and seedlings (PricewaterhouseCoopers, 2021).…”

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Oyo and Kaduna States maize farmers’ perception of selected agricultural policies in Nigeria

Oyelami,

Ogunbayo,

Enya

et al. 2023

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This study examined the awareness and perception of agricultural policies by maize farmers in Oyo and Kaduna States of Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 424 respondents: 210 farmers from Oyo and 214 farmers from Kaduna, from whom data were collected using questionnaires administered through a phone poll. Mean, frequency and inferential statistics such as Chi-square, Spearman Rho, and Pearson Correlation were used to analyse the data. The findings revealed that farmers in Oyo (67.6%) and Kaduna (68.7%) States were aware of the ban on maize importation. Moreover, farmers in Kaduna were more aware (63.1%) of the Growth Enhancement Support Scheme than those in Oyo (48.1%). Most farmers in Oyo and Kaduna States had a favourable perception of the ban on maize importation. Farmers in Kaduna had a better perception of the Anchor Borrowers’ Program and Growth Enhancement Support Scheme than their Oyo counterparts. The study recommends that Agricultural policies in Nigeria should be co-created with farmers and decentralised to have holistic and encompassing policies workable nationwide.

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The Anchor Borrowers Programme and youth rice farmers in Northern Nigeria

Cited by 10 publications

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ICT adoption and youth employment in Nigeria's agricultural sector

ICT adoption and youth employment in Nigeria's agricultural sector

Youth Engagement in Agribusiness: Perception, Constraints, and Skill Training Interventions in Africa: A Systematic Review

Oyo and Kaduna States maize farmers’ perception of selected agricultural policies in Nigeria

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