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Influence of Covid-19 on Rice Farmer's Income in Kwara State, Nigeria

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  • Belewu, Kafayat Yemisi
  • Adewale, Caleb Ibukunoluwa
  • Zubair, Mohammed Awal

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on agricultural productivity and the livelihood of farmers in developing countries. Observed research sought to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on the income of rice farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. 120 respondents were selected for this study using a multistage sampling technique. Descriptive statistics, Average treatment effects, and Likert scale were used to address the main objectives. Results showed that the COVID-19 lockdown affected the income of the rice farmers during and after the lockdown, with a 6% decrease in the income of rice farmers during the lockdown as compared to before the lockdown and a 17.7% decrease after COVID-19 lockdown as compared to during COVID-19 lockdown. Furthermore, inadequate funds, flood, and high cost of labor were found to be the highest barriers to mitigating the influence of COVID-19 on rice production. Performed study recommends that a well-structured and carefully planned response strategy be developed for situations like the COVID-19 pandemic, including the establishment of alternative income sources for farmers in the event of a future recurrence or similar crisis. Additionally, policies should be implemented to ensure adequate access to credit for rice farmers, supporting increased production and improving their overall income.

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  • Belewu, Kafayat Yemisi & Adewale, Caleb Ibukunoluwa & Zubair, Mohammed Awal, 2024. "Influence of Covid-19 on Rice Farmer's Income in Kwara State, Nigeria," Western Balkan Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (WBJAERD), Institute of Agricultural Economics, vol. 6(2), July.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:iepwbj:348010
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.348010
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