This study evaluates household income and animal protein
food intake in Gombi Local Government, Adamawa State, Nigeria. The objectives
of the study were to examine the income distribution of the respondents in the
study area and to identify the constraints to animal protein foods demand in
the study area. The data used for the study were collected from 120 respondents
in the four districts of the Local Government Area with the aid of a structured
questionnaire using stratified random sampling techniques. Data generated were
analyzed using descriptive statistics, average propensity to consume, Gini
Coefficient and Lorenz curve. Income differences and consumption consequences
are highlighted by the findings. About 44% of respondents earn below N40,000,
38% below N60,000, and 19% above N60,000. Low-income predominance shows
challenges in meeting household demands, supporting Simon's [1] claim that
spendable income affects consumption. Respondents earning between N20,000 and
N60,000 had the highest average consumption propensity, supporting Jhingan's
[2] finding that lower-income groups consume more. The study's Gini coefficient
of 0.58 surpasses Dillon and Hardaker's [3] 0.35 threshold for equitable
distribution, indicating substantial income inequality. This coefficient and
the Lorenz curve's large departure from 45 degrees highlight household income
inequality. The result of the income distribution shows that 40% of total
income comes from earnings above N80,000, although just 13% of respondents.
This disproportionate contribution shows how money affects animal protein food
demand. Animal protein affordability was the biggest barrier for 80.75% of
responders. According to the rule of demand, greater prices decrease demand
[2]. Transportation and production costs make animal protein expensive. Major
animal protein meals are sold mostly in urban markets, making them inaccessible
to rural residents. Low-income earners also struggle to build sustainable
animal protein sources like fish ponds and cattle rearing due to inadequate
private and government credit. This study emphasizes the need to reduce income
disparity and increase the availability of inexpensive animal protein meals to
improve Gombi Local Government families' nutritional well-being.
Author(s) Details
Gwandi, O
Department of Agricultural Technology, Federal Polytechnic Mubi, Adamawa
State, Nigeria.
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