Analysis Of Income And Expenditure Among Sweet Potato Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State, Nigeria
ABSTRACT
This study considered the analyses of income and expenditure
among sweet potato farmers in lkwuano Local Government Area
of Abia State, Nigeria. This study is relevant because it will
determine the income status of the farmers and their investment
expenses, thus revealing the factors affecting risk or profit
associated with the farm enterprise. Sixty (60) potato farmers
were sampled randomly with the aid of a structured
questionnaire. The data collected were analysed with
descriptive statistics involving tables, frequencies percentages,
and with Ordinary Least Square (OLS) multiple regression
analysis. The result of the analyses showed that income and
expenditure on the sweet potato investment were determined by
factors such,, as value of input, access to credit, value of
investment, labour and rent. It was therefore, recommended that
provision of real input atThigher rate and provision of credit at
accessible conditions will go a long way to boost sweet potato
farmers income and reduce expenditure in the study area.
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ADINLU, A (2021). Analysis Of Income And Expenditure Among Sweet Potato Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State, Nigeria . Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved May 14, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analysis-of-income-and-expenditure-among-sweet-potato-farmers-in-ikwuano-local-government-area-abia-state-nigeria-7-2
ATURUCHI, ADINLU. "Analysis Of Income And Expenditure Among Sweet Potato Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State, Nigeria " Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 07 Jun. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analysis-of-income-and-expenditure-among-sweet-potato-farmers-in-ikwuano-local-government-area-abia-state-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 14 May. 2024.
ATURUCHI, ADINLU. "Analysis Of Income And Expenditure Among Sweet Potato Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State, Nigeria ". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 07 Jun. 2021. Web. 14 May. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analysis-of-income-and-expenditure-among-sweet-potato-farmers-in-ikwuano-local-government-area-abia-state-nigeria-7-2 >.
ATURUCHI, ADINLU. "Analysis Of Income And Expenditure Among Sweet Potato Farmers In Ikwuano Local Government Area Abia State, Nigeria " Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 14 May. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/analysis-of-income-and-expenditure-among-sweet-potato-farmers-in-ikwuano-local-government-area-abia-state-nigeria-7-2