Sources and Seasonal Variation in Prices of Livestock and Farm Produce in Maigatari and Dungass Markets

Abstract

This study analyzed the sources and seasonal variation in livestock and farm produce in Maigatari and Dungass
markets across Nigeria and Niger border. The study relied mainly on primary data derived using focus group
discussions. The data was analyzed qualitatively through careful collation and arrangement, and the results
presented in tables. The findings revealed that the supply and prices of both livestock and farm produce
fluctuated according to seasons. Farm produce were cheaper in Maigatari market than in Dungass market and
livestock were cheaper in Dungass than in Maigatari market. It was also discovered that there was inadequate
market infrastructural facilities. Therefore, it was recommended that there should be urgent needs to educate
traders on these seasonal variations, provide enough market infrastructures and encourage traders to buy farm
produce in Maigatari market and exchange it with livestock from Dungass to boost their capitals and profits.