Determinants of poverty status among oil palm farmers in obot-akara local government area, akwa ibom state, nigeria
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This study examined the determinants of poverty status among oil palm farmers in Obot-Akara Local Government Area, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Specifically, it estimated the food and non-food expenditure of oil palm farmers, evaluated their poverty levels, and analyzed the factors influencing poverty. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 97 oil palm farmers. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Foster-Greer-Thorbecke (FGT) poverty measures, and logistic regression analysis. The results revealed that most farmers (54.6%) were male with a mean age of 42 years, while 77.3% of them were married and had an average household size of six persons. The mean monthly per capita expenditure was ₦20,770.09, with two-thirds (₦13,846.73) serving as the poverty line. The poverty headcount, gap, and severity were 0.298, 0.22, and 0.07 respectively, indicating 29.8% of the farmers live below the poverty line and a significant income shortfall among poor households. Household size, education, and farm size significantly influenced poverty. It was recommended that the government invest in adult education and agricultural extension programs to promote improved farming practices and enhance productivity among oil palm farmers.
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