Determinants of Agripreneurship in Poultry Production among Youths in Abia State, Nigeria

The study assessed the determinants of agripreneurship in poultry production among youths in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the extent of youth’s involvement in poultry production; and ascertained the factors that influence the engagement of youths in poultry production. Multistage sampling technique was employed in selecting 120 youths poultry farmers. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean, as well as inferential statistics involving ordinary least square regression analysis. The study revealed that the youths in the study area participated moderately in poultry production and the foremost poultry production activities being participated by the youths include feeding ( = 2.81), marketing of the birds (= 2.72), and packing and replacement of litters (= 2.59). Moreover, the foremost factors influencing the youths’ involvement in poultry production were income (= 3.69), cost of feed (= 3.45), and availability of land (= 3.33). The coefficients of age (0.013), membership to co-operative (0.042), years of experience (0.016), and extension contact (0.015) were positive and significantly influenced the involvement of the youths in poultry production at 5% significant level, while the coefficient of income (1.111E-7) was significant at 1%. Enabling youths’ access to loan/credits, subsidizing the cost of feed, and organizing training for the youths on poultry production were recommended by the study

Determinants of Agripreneurship in Poultry Production among Youths in Abia State, Nigeria

The study assessed the determinants of agripreneurship in poultry production among youths in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the extent of youth’s involvement in poultry production; and ascertained the factors that influence the engagement of youths in poultry production. Multistage sampling technique was employed in selecting 120 youths poultry farmers. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean, as well as inferential statistics involving ordinary least square regression analysis. The study revealed that the youths in the study area participated moderately in poultry production and the foremost poultry production activities being participated by the youths include feeding ( = 2.81), marketing of the birds (= 2.72), and packing and replacement of litters (= 2.59). Moreover, the foremost factors influencing the youths’ involvement in poultry production were income (= 3.69), cost of feed (= 3.45), and availability of land (= 3.33). The coefficients of age (0.013), membership to co-operative (0.042), years of experience (0.016), and extension contact (0.015) were positive and significantly influenced the involvement of the youths in poultry production at 5% significant level, while the coefficient of income (1.111E-7) was significant at 1%. Enabling youths’ access to loan/credits, subsidizing the cost of feed, and organizing training for the youths on poultry production were recommended by the study

Determinants of Agripreneurship in Poultry Production among Youths in Abia State, Nigeria

The study assessed the determinants of agripreneurship in poultry production among youths in Abia State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study assessed the extent of youth’s involvement in poultry production; and ascertained the factors that influence the engagement of youths in poultry production. Multistage sampling technique was employed in selecting 120 youths poultry farmers. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, percentage, and mean, as well as inferential statistics involving ordinary least square regression analysis. The study revealed that the youths in the study area participated moderately in poultry production and the foremost poultry production activities being participated by the youths include feeding ( = 2.81), marketing of the birds (= 2.72), and packing and replacement of litters (= 2.59). Moreover, the foremost factors influencing the youths’ involvement in poultry production were income (= 3.69), cost of feed (= 3.45), and availability of land (= 3.33). The coefficients of age (0.013), membership to co-operative (0.042), years of experience (0.016), and extension contact (0.015) were positive and significantly influenced the involvement of the youths in poultry production at 5% significant level, while the coefficient of income (1.111E-7) was significant at 1%. Enabling youths’ access to loan/credits, subsidizing the cost of feed, and organizing training for the youths on poultry production were recommended by the study

Grand Challenges in global eye health: a global prioritisation process using Delphi method

Background: We undertook a Grand Challenges in Global Eye Health prioritisation exercise to identify the key issues that must be addressed to improve eye health in the context of an ageing population, to eliminate persistent inequities in health-care access, and to mitigate widespread resource limitations. Methods: Drawing on methods used in previous Grand Challenges studies, we used a multi-step recruitment strategy to assemble a diverse panel of individuals from a range of disciplines relevant to global eye health from all regions globally to participate in a three-round, online, Delphi-like, prioritisation process to nominate and rank challenges in global eye health. Through this process, we developed both global and regional priority lists. Findings: Between Sept 1 and Dec 12, 2019, 470 individuals complete round 1 of the process, of whom 336 completed all three rounds (round 2 between Feb 26 and March 18, 2020, and round 3 between April 2 and April 25, 2020) 156 (46%) of 336 were women, 180 (54%) were men. The proportion of participants who worked in each region ranged from 104 (31%) in sub-Saharan Africa to 21 (6%) in central Europe, eastern Europe, and in central Asia. Of 85 unique challenges identified after round 1, 16 challenges were prioritised at the global level; six focused on detection and treatment of conditions (cataract, refractive error, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, services for children and screening for early detection), two focused on addressing shortages in human resource capacity, five on other health service and policy factors (including strengthening policies, integration, health information systems, and budget allocation), and three on improving access to care and promoting equity. Interpretation: This list of Grand Challenges serves as a starting point for immediate action by funders to guide investment in research and innovation in eye health. It challenges researchers, clinicians, and policy makers to build collaborations to address specific challenges. Funding: The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, Moorfields Eye Charity, National Institute for Health Research Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre, Wellcome Trust, Sightsavers, The Fred Hollows Foundation, The Seva Foundation, British Council for the Prevention of Blindness, and Christian Blind Mission. Translations: For the French, Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, Arabic and Persian translations of the abstract see Supplementary Materials section.</p