Journal of
Agricultural Extension and Rural Development

  • Abbreviation: J. Agric. Ext. Rural Dev
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2170
  • DOI: 10.5897/JAERD
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 489

Article in Press

Diversifying Income Generation Progression Opportunities for Small-scale Rural Farmers in Kano State: the Impact of Fadama III Project

Nura Ali and Shafa’atu Bello Habib

  •  Received: 14 February 2020
  •  Accepted: 25 August 2020
This analysis evaluates the effect of FADAMA III undertakings on the recipients' income nexus in Kano State. A survey of 500 respondents was made utilizing stratified sampling method and the information was gathered utilizing organized poll between June and September 2019. Statistical analysis including tables and diagrams were utilized for analyzing the results. The discoveries that over 70% of the recipients have had significant augmentations in their earnings. In addition, it was found from the discoveries that over 90% of the ranchers were mollified with the undertakings, as they have profited by the various arrangements of farming practices. The investigation proposed that: relevant stakeholders and partners ought to support the Fadama III undertaking to guarantee food safety in the general public and furthermore to assist the country poor who are for the most part occupied with agrarian activities so as to build the degree of yield and improve the small-scale farmers' earnings

Keywords: Diversification, Income Generation, Kano State, Rural, Small-scale Farmers