Effect of Insecurity on Livelihood of Rural Farmers in Donga Local Government Area, Taraba State, Nigeria
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: This study assessed the impact of insecurity on the livelihoods of rural farmers in Donga Local Government Area of Taraba State, Nigeria. The research focused on three primary objectives: evaluating the socio-economic profiles of respondents, identifying the consequences of insecurity on household livelihoods, and examining the broader effects of insecurity in the area. The study adopted a random sampling method to gather data across different communities, resulting in 97 valid responses. Findings revealed that a majority (61.85%) of the respondents had households comprising 4–9 members, followed by 22.68% with 10–12 members, and 15.46% with 1–3 members. The average household size was seven, indicating a high proportion of married individuals. Key effects of insecurity included increased rural poverty (68.04%), land dispossession (65.98%), crop destruction (64.95%), social injustices (62.89%), income decline (60.82%), fatalities (55.67%), loss of life (54.64%), and household displacement (46.39%). These outcomes contribute to food shortages, rising food prices, and disruptions in livelihood systems. Socioeconomic variables influencing insecurity indicators accounted for 89.1% of the variability in outcomes (R² = 89.1%). The study recommends the implementation of appropriate land tenure systems and government-led security initiatives, particularly at communal borders, to mitigate conflicts. Provision of designated grazing areas is also advised to prevent clashes between herders and farmers and enhance food production.
Authors: Tsukutoda I.I., Filli, F.B., Ephraim S.C.
Language: English
Subfield: Sociology and Political Science
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6912570796
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