ABSTRACT
This
study Investigated the Entrepreneurship determinants among the rice farmers in
Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A combination of multi stage sampling techniques was
adopted in the collection of data from one hundred and sixty two rice farmers
using structured questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistics
were employed to realize the objectives of the study.
The result indicates that
majority (32.1%) of rice farmers in Ebonyi state were between the ages
33-38years and also most of them were males (54.9%) with a number 6-10 persons.
The result further revealed that majority (33.3%) are married people possessed
2-3 hectares of (33.9%) and indicated farming is their primary occupation with
6-10 years farming experience and possessed secondary school qualification in
the study area. The result equally revealed that live profit motive (11.8%),
Government concession (11.7%), livelihood opportunities (11.3%), Desire to be
independent (10.9%), land availability (10.6%) are their major motivational
factors that influenced into rice business in the area. The result equally
shows that age, high profit, entrepreneurship history, educational
qualification, financial availability family size, cost of fertilizer, labour cost,
years of experience and availability of improved seed have positive influence
entrepreneurship decision and the R-2 value was 84.% in the
regression model of the study. The study also revealed the major constraints associated
with rice farmers; they include; lack of fund, in availability of improved seed
varieties, high cost of fertilizer and lack of land. Based on the findings of
the following recommendations were proffered in the study area; Agribusiness-investors
should be encouraged to venture into rice farming including rice processing, destining,
distribution and marketing which will help to enhance food security, job
opportunities and also contribute to the national development and growth
efficiency and this study calls policies aimed at encouraging new entrants into
rice business to absorb excess labour force available. This means the young rice
producers and educated farmers should be encouraged into rice business.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND
MANAGEMENT, COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, JALINGO TARABA STATE.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS,
MANAGEMENT AND EXTENSION EBONYI STATE UNIVERSITY, ABAKALIKI, NIGERIA.
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