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June 2, 2026Nigeria Journal of Logistics and Transport0 citations

Assessment of Rural Roads as a Factor in Transportation of Agricultural Produce to Markets in Argungu, Local Government Area, Kebbi State

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IIIbrahim Ibrahim

Key Points

  • The aim is to evaluate how rural road conditions affect transportation of agricultural products to markets.
  • Analyzed road infrastructure conditions in Argungu Local Government Area
  • Examined transportation modes and associated vehicle operating costs
  • Assessed socio-economic factors influencing accessibility for farmers
  • Deteriorated roads increased vehicle operating costs significantly, impacting transport frequency.
  • Limited transport options were identified for remote farming communities due to poor road conditions.
  • Transport operators showed reluctance to service areas with inadequate road networks.

Abstract

This study assessed rural roads as a determinant of agricultural produce transportation to markets in Argungu Local Government Area, Kebbi State. Rural road infrastructure plays a vital role in facilitating agricultural marketing and rural development; consequently, deteriorated feeder roads increase vehicle operating costs, limit the choice of transport modes, and discourage transport operators from servicing remote farming communities (Jedwab et al., 2021). The study examined the socio-economi

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Ibrahim Ibrahim (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1e728f30b38c64201b5c6ehttps://doi.org/10.61955/hymkoa
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