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Determinants of Farmers Welfare in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
O.O. Ukoha , R.O. Mejeha and I.N. Nte

Abstract: This study analyzed the determinants of farmers� welfare in Ebonyi State, Nigeria using well-structured questionnaire and a sample of 120 farmers. Standard welfare function was specified and estimated using Ordinary Least Squares Regression. The results showed that microcredit and household size have significant negative effect on welfare. On the other hand, income, physical assets, level of education and age of household heads have a significant positive effect on welfare. Recommendations included policies which will reduce household size, increase farmers income and physical assets and improve their level of education.

How to cite this article
O.O. Ukoha , R.O. Mejeha and I.N. Nte , 2007. Determinants of Farmers Welfare in Ebonyi State, Nigeria . Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences, 4: 351-354.

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