Abstract: Cowpea is a common source of protein in most Nigerian homes. The leguminous herbaceous crop has several nutritional benefits such as high source of healthy carbohydrates and protein content of about 25-35% in addition to Vitamins B1, B2, B6 and B9 and other essential amino acids. It also prevents cancer and has muscle and tissue healing qualities. In Nigeria, cowpea is majorly produced and distributed by Northern States of Borno, Adamawa, Kano, Sokoto, Gombe and Jigawa where the weather is dry, with minimal rainfall and supports the cultivation of the crop. The produce is bagged and transported to the Southern States where it is considered a delicacy. Unfortunately, in recent times, these Northern States have experienced series of unrest from the Boko haram crisis to the most recent clashes between herdsmen and farmers which have left many farms fallow with little to no cultivation as many farmers have fled for their lives. This in addition to unstable rainfalls required for the vegetative growth of cowpea has led to a drop in yield. This paper seeks to review changes in the market price of cowpea across Nigeria as a result of the aforementioned; how this affects production and distribution of the produce, reaction of farmers and consumers and how the current situation could be managed.
Keywords: Cowpea, Production, Price change.
Title: A REVIEW OF CHANGES IN PRICE OF COWPEA IN NIGERIA
Author: Idisi P. O., Ogwu I. J., Ogbole E. O.
International Journal of Management and Commerce Innovations
ISSN 2348-7585 (Online)
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