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The study examined the contribution of small-scale poultry farming to poverty reduction in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. 120 small-scale poultry farmers were selected using a two-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistic, the Foster Greer–Thorbecke (FGT) poverty model and probit regression model. The socio-economic analysis revealed that more than half of the farmers (55.83%) were
male while about 44.17% were females. The mean age of the farmers was 48 years, while the majority were married and had secondary education. The average farming experience was 9 years. Majority (70%) of the farmers were married. The mean monthly income was ₦111,763.00. Results of the FGT poverty analysis showed a poverty depth index of 0.1305 and a poverty severity index of 0.0413. The result obtained from the probit regression showed that household size had a positive and significant influence on poverty status at a 1% level. Major constraints identified included high feed cost, inadequate capital, disease outbreaks,
poor electricity supply, and limited market access. The study concludes that small-scale poultry farming contributes significantly to poverty. It is recommended that government and stakeholders enhance farmers’ access to affordable feeds, credit facilities, veterinary services, and reliable market outlets to strengthen the sector’s poverty-reducing potential
male while about 44.17% were females. The mean age of the farmers was 48 years, while the majority were married and had secondary education. The average farming experience was 9 years. Majority (70%) of the farmers were married. The mean monthly income was ₦111,763.00. Results of the FGT poverty analysis showed a poverty depth index of 0.1305 and a poverty severity index of 0.0413. The result obtained from the probit regression showed that household size had a positive and significant influence on poverty status at a 1% level. Major constraints identified included high feed cost, inadequate capital, disease outbreaks,
poor electricity supply, and limited market access. The study concludes that small-scale poultry farming contributes significantly to poverty. It is recommended that government and stakeholders enhance farmers’ access to affordable feeds, credit facilities, veterinary services, and reliable market outlets to strengthen the sector’s poverty-reducing potential
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