Open AccessFactors Influencing Level of Satisfaction with Growth Enhancement Support Scheme among Farm Families in Kaduna State, Nigeria
Author(s) -
Sulaiman Umar,
Phillip Onoja Oteikwu,
H. Shuaibu,
Patience Kalat Duniya,
Ismaila Waziri Tambari
Publication year - 1970
Publication title -
journal of agricultural extension
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.169
H-Index - 4
eISSN - 2408-6851
pISSN - 1119-944X
DOI - 10.4314/jae.v19i1.5
Subject(s) - likert scale , multinomial logistic regression , descriptive statistics , scale (ratio) , subsidy , statistics , mathematics , agriculture , agricultural science , demography , psychology , geography , economics , sociology , environmental science , cartography , market economy , archaeology
This study assessed factors influencing the level of satisfaction with the Growth Enhancement Scheme among farm families in Kaduna State, Nigeria. Two hundred and ninety-six beneficiaries were selected randomly from four randomly selected wards. Descriptive statistics and multinomial logit regression model were used to analyze the data obtained. Results computed from a Likert Scale indicated that majority of the farmers were either satisfied (47.6%) or highly satisfied (14.3%) with the scheme; while 28.6% were dissatisfied and 4.1% were highly dissatisfied. The level of satisfaction with the scheme increased among families with higher farming experience (coefficient = 0.05) and education (coefficient = 0.008); while it decreased with age (coefficient = -0.394) and extension visit (coefficient= -0.328). The study recommended that the scheme be extended for another cycle of five years to consolidate on its achievements and alleviate the bottlenecks before handing over to the private sector.Keywords :GESS, inputs, satisfaction, subsidy.