This study examined Effects of remittances on the livelihood of farm households in Adamawa State, Nigeria. The results showed majority (29.1%) were within the age range of 51 – 60 years old, 21.8% had a household size of six persons and 44.2% had primary education. Married (65.8%), household heads were males (57%). Internal remittances of bulk receipts were 86.7%, while 55% received between N1, 000 and N10, 000 per annum. Also 70% received remittances through hand carriage. 59.1% receives 4 – 6 times a year. Also, 69.2% received both cash and non-cash. Income, household size and education had a significant (p<0.05) effect. Age of household head had significantly (p>0.05) effect. The R2 showed that the independent variables explained 51% of variation in migration. Remittance and social group had significant effects on livelihood (p<0.05). Effect on farm size was positive and significant (p<0.05). R2 showed that independent variables explained 59.8% variation in livelihood.
Citation: Tarfa, J.Z. (2023) Effect of Remittances on the Livelihood of Farm Households in Adamawa State. Nigeria, International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Studies, Vol.10, No.1, pp.1-15
Keywords: Livelihood, Remittances, farm, households
