Analysis of consumption expenditure on animal protein among farming households in Osun state, Nigeria
1 College of Agricultural Sciences, Landmark University, Omu Aran Kwara State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin, Kwara, Nigeria.
3 Department of Economics, University of Lagos, Nigeria.
4 Department of Applied Business Analytics,University of West Georgia, USA.
5 Department of Management, College of Business, University of West Georgia, USA.
Research Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 23(01), 1869–1879
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.23.1.2126
Publication history:
Received on 05 June 2024; revised on 14 July 2024; accepted on 17 July 2024
Abstract:
This study investigated the consumption expenditure on animal protein in Osun State, Nigeria with a view of describing the Socio-economic characteristics of farming households consuming the selected animal protein foods studied. A probability sampling method was employed to randomly pick a sample size comprising 120.0 responders within the designated study area. The data revealed that a majority of household heads were male, with limited formal education, and primarily engaged in agricultural occupations.
Data gathered from the participants was subjected to descriptive analysis techniques, including frequency distribution, percentage calculations, and the budget share index. The findings from this analysis revealed a significant influence of socio-economic factors, including gender, marital status, and educational level, on the demand for animal protein foods within the studied households. The mean price for the animal protein products is as follows: Beef N3,540, Goat meat N3,877.5, Sheep meat N2,922.5, Egg N1,756.2, Fish N4,219.1 and Chicken N4,417.5 respectively. Percentage share in the following animal protein is as follows: beef (7.11%), Goat meat (18.69%), Sheep meat (14.09%), Egg (8.47%), Fish (20.34%) and Chicken (21.30%) respectively.
The study recommends that rural households be encouraged to diversify their income sources and informal Education should be provided on the outcome of inadequate protein in their diet. It helps to prevent malnutrition in the study area and the nation at large.
Keywords:
Consumption Expenditure; Animal Protein; Budget Sharing; Osun state
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