• Musab Shuaib
• SANI SALEH
• SHUAIBU GARBA
• MUSA SALEH
• IBRAHIM SHUAIBU

In this research on analysis of fadama farming; prospects and challenges of farming livelihood in the North-Western Nigeria: Jigawa State axis, descriptive statistics indicate a mean annual income of ₦400,000 with a standard deviation of ₦50,000. Farming is the primary income source for 70% of farmers, with an average education of 5 years and a modal family size of 4. T-tests reveal that higher education correlates with higher income (₦450,000 vs. ₦350,000, t (98) = 3.45, p < 0.01), while family size shows no significant difference based on income source. Modern farming techniques result in higher incomes (₦500,000 vs. ₦300,000, t (198) = 6.32, p < 0.001), and motorized irrigation increases crop yield (30 vs. 20 bags/ha, t (198) = 4.78, p < 0.001). ANOVA tests show significant income differences among crop types (F (2, 297) = 5.67, p < 0.01) and fertilizer usage (F (1, 198) = 16.34, p < 0.001). MANOVA indicates significant effects of technology and environment on income and yield (Pillai’s Trace = 0.34, F (4, 294) = 3.87, p < 0.01). Correlation analysis suggests a strong positive relationship between income and water availability (r = 0.76, p < 0.001). Factor analysis identifies ‘Crop Diversity’ and ‘Mechanization Level’ as key factors. Kruskal-Wallis tests confirm the impact of governmental support on income (H (2) = 12.81, p < 0.01) and training on yield (H (2) = 9.47, p < 0.05). These findings highlight the importance of education, technology, and resource access in Fadama farming profitability and productivity.

livelihood; socioeconomic; livelihood of fadama farmers

"ANALYSIS OF FADAMA FARMING; PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF FARMING LIVELIHOOD IN THE NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA: JIGAWA STATE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.i301-i317, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404838.pdf

"ANALYSIS OF FADAMA FARMING; PROSPECTS AND CHALLENGES OF FARMING LIVELIHOOD IN THE NORTH-WESTERN NIGERIA: JIGAWA STATE", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppi301-i317, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404838.pdf