Agriculture

Rural-urban differentials in utilisation of artificial intelligence for improved agricultural production among crop farmers in Southeast Nigeria

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This study analysed rural-urban differentials in the utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for improved crop production among farmers in Nigeria. It specifically examined the level of awareness and utilisation of AI, the effect of AI usage on crop production, and the challenges associated with the awareness and utilisation of AI. 316 respondents were selected through multistage sampling, and data were analysed using descriptive statistics and OLS regression. Urban farmers (16.46%) were more aware than rural farmers (10.13%), and the awareness was more among young farmers (17.40%).

Agriculture

Determinants of food security of female and male-headed farming households in Enugu State, Nigeria

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This study examined the determinants of food security among female and male farming households in Enugu State. Specifically, it assessed the food security status by sex, identified the determinants and limitations of food security, and explored coping strategies. Using a multi-stage sampling approach, data were collected from 90 respondents via structured questionnaires. The analysis employed the Rasch model, ordered logit model, and mean. Results showed that male-headed households were more food secure than female-headed ones.

Agriculture