Empirical Analysis of Government Intervention on Farmers' Income: A Case of Animal Traction Training in Kano State, Nigeria

Abstract

Using animal power in agricultural production plays a vital role in reducing drudgery in farm operations and increasing productivity of small scale farmers in developing countries. This study was carried out to empirically investigate the relationship between Animal Traction Training intervention and farmers’ income in Kano State. Primary data were sourced via administering a structured questionnaire on two hundred farmers who benefited from the Training. Analysis of the data was made with aid of descriptive and inferential statistics as well as multiple linear regression model. The results reveal that, the mean annual income of the farmers have increased, which implies that Animal Traction Intervention has improved income of the farmers in the study area. It was also found that, size of the farm land is positively related to farmers’ income. Educational level of the farmers was also found to be significant and positively related to income, although it varies from one level of education to another. Among other things, the paper recommends provision of more infrastructures in rural areas to complement agricultural intervention programs. 

Keywords: Animal Traction, Farmers’ Income, Intervention, Bull