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Socioeconomic correlates, typology and characterization of indigenous guinea fowl (Numida meleagris, Linnaeus) farming in Benin, West Africa

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HELIYON
卷 8, 期 4, 页码 -

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CELL PRESS
DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09226

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Benin; Breeding system; Guinea fowl; Socio-economic; Typology

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  1. World Bank [IDA 5424 LOME]

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This study examines the socio-economic correlates and management practices of guinea fowl production in Benin. The results show that guinea fowl farming is the dominant occupation in rural Benin, particularly among men. The study identifies several constraints to guinea fowl production and suggests improvements in feeding and veterinary care. Adequate technical support and scientific research are highlighted as crucial for improving rural living conditions and promoting rural development.
The role of agriculture in Benin, Western Africa cannot be overemphasized, where livestock production is a major occupation among the rural population as it serves as a means of livelihood and sustenance. This study was carried out to examine the socio-economic correlates of guinea fowl production status in Benin and to characterize their management practices. 165 farmers across 10 regions in Benin were selected using the non-probabilistic snowball sampling method. Information on farmers' socio-economics, management practices and constraints to optimum production were elicited with the aid of a structured questionnaire and subjected to analysis. The results showed that across all the 10 regions surveyed, guinea fowl farming was the dominant occupation, particularly among men (81.0%) irrespective of sociolinguistic groups, religion and level of education. About one-third (34.5%) of the farmers had no formal education. In terms of characterization, four clusters of guinea fowl farmers were identified based on geographical location, educational level, management technique and farming experience. The constraints to guinea fowl production were slow growth and high mortalities as a result of diseases (40.7%) and predators (29.1%). Improvement in feeding (30%) and veterinary care (33.9%) were part of suggestions made by farmers to increase the productivity of the birds. The study concluded that adequate technical support and scientific research are inevitable in this sector as this will considerably improve the rural populations living conditions through enhanced income and therefore constitute a real lever for rural development.

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