Perspective analysis of small–scale flock production as a tool for poverty reduction in delta south agricultural zone of delta state, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was focused on perspective analysis of small–scale flock production as a tool for poverty reduction in Delta South Agricultural Zone of Delta State, Nigeria. The sampling procedure employed was a multistage sampling technique to achieve a sample of 220 rural households. The study clearly showed that most respondents were a landlord with a mean age of 44 years. The study also revealed that most respondents were illiterate with a primary school level of education mostly headed by male residential ownership with a household size of nine persons. The respondents mostly derived their incomes from crops, fish, flock, non-farm activities, and wages and salaries. The mean annual income of N26,300 from flock production contributed about 42.7% of the total respondents’ annual income of N61,550. This clearly shown that flock production could be used in rural households’ poverty reduction from its enormous contributions. The study recommends that government policies should be geared towards an increase in flock production by the provision of credit facilities and extension services in the rural poor.