NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL POLICY RESEARCH JOURNAL

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1 I NIGERIAN AGRICULTURAL POLICY RESEARCH JOURNAL A Journal of Agricultural Research Policy Research Network (APRNet) Volume 2, Issue 1, 2017 ISSN: About Nigerian Agricultural Policy Research Journal (NAPReJ) NAPReJ is a prime, peer-reviewed, journal of agricultural policy and rural development established for professionalswhose research interest isin Sub-Saharan African agriculture. The journal was launched in 2016 by the Agricultural Policy Research Network, APRNet, with support from International Food Policy Research Institute, IFPRI. This journal is in line with one of the cardinal tasks of APRNet; which includes, but not limited to, research communication and to serve as a network that will engage professionals in conducting quality peer review of agricultural research outputs in Sub-Sahara Africa.It is primarily focused on agricultural and rural development issues, economic policies, livelihood and environmental studies (including climate change and clean energy issues as they relate to sustainable agricultural development), agricultural policy research, analysis and advocacy, science, technology and innovations (STI), social advancement of knowledge via a transdisciplinary approach that includes, but not restricted to, agricultural sciences, social works, social sciences, environmental sciences, agribusiness and agricultural/development economics. It accepts full length original research articles, short communications and reviews. Contact Us For inquiries and manuscript submission, contact: Dr. Anthony O. Onoja (Managing Editor), NAPReJ, tonyojonimi@gmail.com [Mobile: ]; and copy the following Chief Editors: Professor Rabiu M. Sani, rmsani65@yahoo.com; Dr. George Mavrotas, G.Mavrotas@cgiar.org For more details about NAPReJ and APRNet visit our website at : Nigerian Agricultural Policy Research Network (APRNet). All rights reserved.

2 II EDITORIAL BOARD Editor-in-Chief Prof. Rabiu M. Sani (PhD) Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria Co- Editor-in-Chief Dr. George Mavrotas (PhD Oxford) International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) Managing Editor Dr. Anthony O. Onoja (PhD) Dept. of Agricultural Economics & Extension, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria Editors Dr. Lenis S. O. Liverpool-Tasie (PhD) Prof. Anthonia I. Achike (PhD) Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural, Food and Resource Economics, Michigan State University, United States of America (USA) Director, African Climate Change Adaptation Initiative (ACCAI) University of Nigeria, Nsukka Associate Editors Dr. Victor Oboh (PhD) Dr. Emeka C. Nze (PhD) Dr. M. E. Ndubueze-Ogaraku (PhD), Dr. Augustine O. Ejiogu (PhD) Central Bank of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria Head, Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Enugu State University of Science and Technology [ESUT], Nigeria Dept. of Agricultural Economics & Extension, University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Extension, Imo State University Owerri, Nigeria Assistant Editors Mrs. Toyin B. Ajibade Deptof Agricultural Economics and Farm Management, University of Ilorin, Nigeria Mr. Dan Oyobo Dayntee Farms Ltd, Ajasse-Ipo, Kwara State Secretary to the Editorial Board Dr. (Mrs.) GloriaUjor (PhD) c/o Federal Ministry of Environment, Abuja, FCT, Nigeria

3 III Contributing Editors Prof. Eric C. Eboh (PhD) Prof. J. A. Mbanasor (PhD) Prof. A.O, Olaleye (PhD), Prof. Pius C. Ike (PhD) Dr. Amanuel Z. Abraha(PhD) Dr. Theresa O. Adaji (PhD) Dr. Freda Ekpilim-Asem (PhD) Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Nigeria, Nsukka, Nigeria. Dept. of Agricultural Economics, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Nigeria Professor, & Director of Research & Development, MIST Innovate Inc. Ontario, Canada Department of Agricultural Economics, Delta State University, Asaba Campus, Nigeria Associate Professor and Director, Institute of Climate and Society (ICS) Department of Land Resources Management & Environmental Protection (LaRMEP) Mekelle University, Mekelle, Ethiopia c/o State Primary Education Board, Lokoja, Kogi State, Nigeria Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER), University of Ghana

4 IV TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Editorial Board Table of Contents I II-III IV-V Articles: 1. Effects of Climate Extreme Events on Households Food Security in Taraba State, Nigeria C. U. Ike., C. U. Okoye, A. P. Nnaji, C. J. Ayogu, & A. A. Enete, A Review of Status and Potentials of Agriculture as a Renewable Energy Source in Climate Change Mitigation in Nigeria Z. A. Elum Impact of Climate Change and Mitigation Measures: The Case of Gully Erosion in South Eastern Nigeria P.C. Ike Incentivizing e-agriculture and Agribusiness Incubators for Youth Employment in Nigeria Ibisime Etela and Anthony O. Onoja Stimulating Research and Extension in Root and Tuber Crops for Economic Diversification and Employment Generation Policy in Nigeria J. A. Mbanasor and P. O. Nto Analysis of insecurity shocks and farmers resilience in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria M. E. Ndubueze-Ogaraku., E. B. Etowa, I. D Ekine & L. C. Familusi Influence of agricultural child labour experience on students decision to study agriculture in Delta State, Nigeria A. U. Ofuoku and M. N.Ugbechie Adaptive Capacity of Rural Women and their Potentials for Participating in Poverty Alleviation Programmes in Niger State, Nigeria J.N., Nmadu, J, Wilhelm. E. 1Oha, and H. Sallawu Labour Productivity and Yield Determinants in Cocoa Farming: Evidence from Abia State, Nigeria Obike. K.C, Ebe, F.E., Idu, M. A., Aigboke, S.O. and Lugard E.G

5 V 10. Socio-economic Determinants of Engagement in Off-Farm Income Generating Activities among Small-Holder Farming Households in Imo State, Nigeria G.C. Onubuogu and N. Oleru APPENDIX: NAPReJ Manuscript Submission Guideline About APRNet