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Child labour utilization in rice production activities among farmers in Ebonyi State Nigeria
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This study analyzed utilization of child labour in rice production activities among farmers in Ebonyi State Nigeria. A multistage sampling procedure was used to select 120 respondents for the study. Data for the study were collected using a well structured questionnaire. The results were analysed with descriptive and inferential statistics (Probit and Pearson product moment correlation regression). Results showed that the total mean cost incurred by farmers using child labour in rice production activities was N124, 800.00 per hectare. The Probit regression result showed that coefficients of site selection (-0.7338), tillage operations (-0.6498), harvesting (-0.6498), herbicide application (-0.5943) and bird scaring (0.47477) influenced rice production activities in the study area. The result of Pearson product moment correlation results showed that cost of labour had an indirect relationship with utilization of rice production activities in the study area. The study therefore recommends that child labour should be used for less strenuous activities by ensuring a conducive environment, thereby managing labour input activities to enhance utilization of rice production activities in the study area.
