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<p>Poverty remains a significant challenge, particularly in developing countries, and reducing it is a central focus of global research. Backyard agriculture presents potential but lacks sufficient empirical evidence, especially regarding its impact on peri-urban households in Nigeria. Consequently, this study examines how backyard agriculture affects household poverty to inform poverty alleviation programs and policies in the global South. Cross-sectional data were analysed using the Foster-Greer-Thorbecke index, ordered logistic model, and binary logistic model. Results indicate that 53.33% of households engaging in backyard agriculture are non-poor, compared to 30% among those not practising it. Furthermore, extreme poverty was more prevalent among non-practising households (41.67%) than among those engaged in backyard agriculture (20%). Backyard agriculture significantly influences poverty levels and incidence. Additional factors affecting household poverty include household size and access to credit. The study recommends government support for backyard agriculture through credit provision to mitigate poverty among peri-urban households.</p>

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The role of backyard agriculture in peri-urban household poverty reduction in Nigeria

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    2025年5月8日

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  • Ridwan Mukaila,
  • Festus EluwandeDurojaye Awoyelu,
  • Patience Ndidiamaka Ugwuja

摘要

Poverty remains a significant challenge, particularly in developing countries, and reducing it is a central focus of global research. Backyard agriculture presents potential but lacks sufficient empirical evidence, especially regarding its impact on peri-urban households in Nigeria. Consequently, this study examines how backyard agriculture affects household poverty to inform poverty alleviation programs and policies in the global South. Cross-sectional data were analysed using the Foster-Greer-Thorbecke index, ordered logistic model, and binary logistic model. Results indicate that 53.33% of households engaging in backyard agriculture are non-poor, compared to 30% among those not practising it. Furthermore, extreme poverty was more prevalent among non-practising households (41.67%) than among those engaged in backyard agriculture (20%). Backyard agriculture significantly influences poverty levels and incidence. Additional factors affecting household poverty include household size and access to credit. The study recommends government support for backyard agriculture through credit provision to mitigate poverty among peri-urban households.