This study analysed human labour wage rates in poultry production activities in Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A simple random sampling technique was used to select respondents, and primary data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and two-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA) were employed for data analysis. The findings revealed that the majority (73.4%) of poultry farmers were male, 74.3% had postsecondary education, and 81.4% were married. The average household size was seven, while the mean age of respondents was 42 years. The farmers had an average of seven years of poultry farming experience, with 54% belonging to cooperative societies. The study further showed that labour categories were distributed across different education levels, with male secondary school certificate holders (19.6%) being the most engaged. The mean labour wage rate in Nasarawa State was significantly influenced by labour category, with female BSc/HND holders earning the highest wages (₦29,820 per month). Poultry farm work required an average of 6.4 hours per day =. The results of the ANOVAtest confirmed that the average labour wage rate in poultry production was significantly dependent onlabour category (p < 0.05). Furthermore, high labour costs were identified as a major constraint, affecting farmers' profitability and access to skilled labour. The study concludes that standardizing wage rates and improving access to skilled labour can enhance productivity and sustainability in the poultry sector. It recommends government intervention in wage regulation, and enhancing vocational and technical training for poultry farm workers
Adetola et al. (2025) studied this question.