Impact of Digital Marketing Skills on the Profitability of Agribusiness in Rural Communities of Niger State, Nigeria
Abstract
The main objective of this study is to analyze the impact of digital marketing skills possessed by rural farmers and other agro-enterprenuers as it affects the profitability of their agricultural ventures. Data for the study were collected and evaluated using respondents in selected rural communities of Niger State, Nigeria. The study adopts geospatial analysis of mobile network penetration alongside qualitative impact assessments which was used to evaluate how digital market platforms can influence the economic viability of agribusinesses in the study area. This empirical approach incorporates survey-based data collection to capture the nuances of farmer participation in digital trading environments. The study also utilizes semi-structured interviews with agricultural extension officers to assess the efficacy of existing marketing outreach programs and their alignment with the digital adoption patterns observed among rural households. Findings indicate that farmers who use digital platforms achieve a significant reduction in operational costs which is primarily driven by inventory optimization and efficient resource management. The systematic and deliberate integration of e-commerce channels also facilitates direct access to broader consumer bases, which enhances overall sales performance and effectively boosts net household income. Among others, key recommendations of the study are that, because marketing competencies are fundamental to the economic viability of agribusinesses which serve as a vital bridge between traditional farming practices and modern, scalable commercial models; these tools should be entrenched at the grassroots levels by governments, policy makers and other stakeholders to enshrine knowledge-based execution for profitable agribusiness operations. In order to sustain this momentum, policymakers must prioritize investments in rural digital infrastructure and gender-inclusive extension services, which are critical to mitigating the systemic barriers that currently hinder smallholder competitiveness. Key Words: Digital, Marketing skills, profitability, agribusiness, rural communities, Niger State, Nigeria
Keywords
DigitalMarketing skillsprofitabilityagribusinessrural communitiesNiger StateNigeria
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