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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Impact of jibia dam irrigation project on wheat production and livelihood of benefiting farmers in Katsina state, Nigeria
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Abubakar Suleiman Bindawa, Faisal Hasheem Mu’azu, Mubarak Adam Yusuf, Najamuddeen Garba
Abstract
Nigeria’s increasing dependence on wheat imports has intensified the need for sustainable domestic production strategies, particularly in semi-arid northern regions where irrigation offers strong potential for productivity enhancement. This study evaluates the impact of the Jibia Dam Irrigation Project (JDIP) on wheat production and the livelihoods of beneficiary farmers in Katsina State using a rigorous counterfactual impact evaluation framework. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 200 wheat farmers comprising 100 beneficiaries and 100 non-beneficiaries. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, logistic regression, Propensity Score Matching (PSM), Average Treatment Effect (ATE), Average Treatment Effect on the Treated (ATT), balancing diagnostics, and robustness checks. The findings reveal that irrigation participation significantly increases wheat yield by 4.3 bags per hectare (ATT, p < 0.01). Farm income and livelihood index also improved among beneficiaries, although welfare gains were moderated by high input costs, weak financial capital, and infrastructural limitations. The study concludes that the Jibia Dam Irrigation Project significantly enhances wheat productivity and contributes positively to farmer livelihoods; however, the magnitude of livelihood improvement is constrained by structural and institutional bottlenecks.
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Pages:182-184
How to cite this article:
Abubakar Suleiman Bindawa, Faisal Hasheem Mu’azu, Mubarak Adam Yusuf, Najamuddeen Garba "Impact of jibia dam irrigation project on wheat production and livelihood of benefiting farmers in Katsina state, Nigeria". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 182-184
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