AKSU Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development

DETERMINANTS OF TENURE SECURITY AMONG CASSAVA-BASED FARMERS IN ABAK AGRICULTURAL ZONE, AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA

Author:  Patrick, I. V., Uwem, C. A., and Ekpo, I. G.

Abstract
The study estimated factors influencing tenure security among Cassava-based farmers in Abak Agricultural Zone, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Primary data was collected from 150 cassava farmers through a multi-stage sampling technique and analyzed using both descriptive statistics and the logistic regression. Findings revealed that most (34.7%) of the cassava farmers were within the age bracket of 41-50 years with a mean of 43 years of age. Majority (56.7%) were female with a mean household size and farming experience of 6 persons and 12 years, respectively. Farmers were quite educated (74.7%) with a mean of 14 years of educational attainment. Findings further showed that tenure security was significantly affected by household size, educational attainment, and participation on off-farm work, land conflict and secured land title. The study concluded that current research effort and policy design geared towards reducing hunger and food insecurity through enhancement of productivity should be tailored towards addressing the twin problem of tenure security and access to land. Series of policy recommendations have been offered.