IIARD International Institute of Academic Research and Development

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF AGRICULTURAL AND EARTH SCIENCE (IJAES )

E- ISSN 2489-0081
P- ISSN 2695-1894
VOL. 11 NO. 6 2025
DOI: 10.56201/ijaes.vol.11.no6.2025.pg46.63

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The Economic Impact of Rice Production on Job Creation and Institutional Revenue: Evidence from the TETfund Center of Excellence, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi

Alhaji Kawugana PhD, Abubakar Tahir Adamu & Samauna Nuhu

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Abstract

Rice production has become an increasingly important tool for sustainable agricultural development, particularly in developing economies like Nigeria. This study evaluates the economic impact of rice production on job creation and institutional revenue generation using the TETFund Center of Excellence (Integrated Farming) at Federal Polytechnic Bauchi as a case study. The research aims to assess how institutional rice farming contributes to employment opportunities for youths and internally generated revenue (IGR) for the polytechnic. A mixed-methods approach will be adopted, combining quantitative analysis of production records, income reports, and employment data from 2020 to 2024, with qualitative interviews from staff, beneficiaries, and farm managers. The population for this study includes the staff and students of Federal Polytechnic Bauchi involved in rice farming activities at the TETFund Center of Excellence, as well as rice farmers and agricultural workers in Bauchi State. A stratified random sampling technique will be used to select participants for the study. The sample will consist of 100 staff members from the TETFund Center of Excellence.50 rice farmers and agricultural workers within Bauchi State.200 students who have been involved in rice farming programs or projects at the institution. The study will rely on both primary and secondary data sources. The findings revealed that rice production at the center significantly contributes to revenue inflow and supports job creation, particularly among youth and technical staff. However, challenges such as limited mechanization, funding constraints, and climatic variability were identified as limiting factors. The study recommends increased investment in modern farming technologies, capacity-building for farm workers, and policy support to enhance productivity and maximize socio-economic benefits. The study’s implications will inform agricultural policy, institutional funding strategies,

keywords:

Rice production, job creation, revenue generation, Tetfund, Federal Polytechnic Bauchi, institutional agriculture, integrated farming.

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