Nazim, M., Jbara, �., Abdul-Ridha, M. (2025). The Impact of Implementing Support Programs on Equitable Income Distribution Among Buffalo Milk Producers in Iraq. , 23(2), 1214-1224. doi: 10.32649/ajas.2025.189197
M. M. Nazim; ‪O. K. Jbara; M. J. Abdul-Ridha. "The Impact of Implementing Support Programs on Equitable Income Distribution Among Buffalo Milk Producers in Iraq". , 23, 2, 2025, 1214-1224. doi: 10.32649/ajas.2025.189197
Nazim, M., Jbara, �., Abdul-Ridha, M. (2025). 'The Impact of Implementing Support Programs on Equitable Income Distribution Among Buffalo Milk Producers in Iraq', , 23(2), pp. 1214-1224. doi: 10.32649/ajas.2025.189197
Nazim, M., Jbara, �., Abdul-Ridha, M. The Impact of Implementing Support Programs on Equitable Income Distribution Among Buffalo Milk Producers in Iraq. , 2025; 23(2): 1214-1224. doi: 10.32649/ajas.2025.189197

The Impact of Implementing Support Programs on Equitable Income Distribution Among Buffalo Milk Producers in Iraq

Anbar Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Volume 23, Issue 2, December 2025, Pages 1214-1224    PDF (536.65 K)
Document Type: Research Paper
DOI: 10.32649/ajas.2025.189197
Authors
M. M. Nazim1; ‪O. K. Jbara1; M. J. Abdul-Ridha2
1College of Agricultural Engineering Sciences, University of Baghdad
2Ministry of Agriculture. Maysan Agriculture Directorate
Abstract
This study examined the impact of technologies from the United Nations-supported project "Restoring and Strengthening the Resilience of Food Systems" on the equitable distribution of production and income among milk buffalo owners in Iraq. The Lorenz and Gini indices collected data from 2644 producers in the Maysan, Dhi Qar, and Basra governorates during the 2023-2024 season. The Gini index for milk producers who adopted new technologies was 65.53% compared to 65.70% for those who did not, indicating a more equitable wealth distribution among adopters. The Lorenz curve analysis supports this, showing that technology adopters have wealth distribution closer to equality. Overall, milk producers involved in the project to strengthen food systems exhibited more equitable wealth and production distribution over non-participants. This was confirmed by the t-test comparing the two samples, which showed a significant difference between their income levels, and preference being given to the program participants. The research recommends adopting modern feeding technologies for buffaloes to improve income distribution among milk producers in the area
Keywords
Lorenz curve; Gini coefficient; Milk producers; Income distribution
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