Econometric Analysis of Factors Influencing Fuel Wood Demand in Rural and Peri-Urban Farm Households of Kogi State

This study was designed to determine variables influencing fuelwood demand in rural areas of Kogi State. Eighty households were randomly sampled from all the Agricultural Zones of the state. A 2SLS method was then used for estimation of the coefficients of the simultaneous equation model. The most s...

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Published in:Consilience 2012-01 (8), p.115-127
Main Authors: Onoja, Anthony O., Idoko, Ojochenemi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Agricultural resources
Coefficients
Consilience
Economic resources
Kerosene
Natural resources
Natural resources conservation
SCHOLARLY ARTICLES
Sustainable agriculture
Sustainable development
Water resources
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Summary:This study was designed to determine variables influencing fuelwood demand in rural areas of Kogi State. Eighty households were randomly sampled from all the Agricultural Zones of the state. A 2SLS method was then used for estimation of the coefficients of the simultaneous equation model. The most significant determinants of fuelwood demand in the study area are the price of fuelwood, kerosene’s price, household size and personal incomes of the household heads. In light of this study’s findings, recommendations included reduction of kerosene prices, investment in renewable energy, cooking gas and electricity and use of agricultural extension agents to educate farmers on sustainable farming.
ISSN:1948-3074