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Abraham Meliga

Affiliation: Department of Business Administration, Federal Polytechnic N’yak Shandam
Department: Ph.D. Scholar
Location: Nigeria

1 article

Published Subscription Original Research 20 Mar 2026
Challenges And Constraints Affecting Female-Owned Rural Farm Businesses in Plateau State, Nigeria
By Monday Tsaku Umbugadu, Abraham Meliga

Abstract: This study examined the challenges and constraints affecting female-owned rural farm businesses in Plateau State, Nigeria. No prior study had conducted a comprehensive, quantitative, state-wide investigation covering all 17 local government areas (LGAs) of the state, and this study addressed that gap. The objectives were to identify the challenges faced by female-owned rural farm businesses, assess their relationship with business performance, and determine how strongly these challenges predicted performance outcomes. …

Published in International Journal of Rural and Regional Development · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–13 Read article