Russian Journal of Agricultural and Socio-Economic Sciences (Jan 2014)
FARM SUCCESSION PLANS AMONG POULTRY FARMERS IN OGUN STATE
Abstract
Ageing of farmers in Nigeria and especially in capitalized sectors of agriculture requires attention to enhance sustainability and food security. The study thus examined the farm succession plans of 60 long established poultry farmers purposively selected from the Poultry Association of Nigeria in Ogun State Nigeria. Descriptive statistics and the Chi square analysis were used to present the findings of the study. Mean age of respondents was 61years. Their children were mostly over 18years (65%). Poultry farms were solely owned (76.7%) with mean age of 17.9 years. Succession rate i.e. identification of a successor was eighty percent and were mostly respondents children (63.3%). This choice was based on their level of involvement in the business (63.6%). Majority (60%) were not willing to fully retire from farming until death. Chi square analysis revealed age of farmer was significantly related to succession rate.
