Welfare Categories Research Articles

The family welfare of horticulture farmers: case in Pegalengan District, Bandung Regency, West Java

Bandung Regency is a sizeable horticultural supplier for West Java and DKI Jakarta, Indonesia. Horticultural farming faces the constraints of expensive input prices and price fluctuations. This can reduce the welfare of farmers. This study aims to determine the welfare level of horticulture farmers families in Pengalengan Sub-District, Bandung Regency, from June-September 2019. The research method is a survey. Respondents were taken 10 % of the population, i.e., as many as 92 farmers families. The welfare level is measured based on eleven BPS indicators, namely income, expenses, living conditions, housing facilities, household member health, the ease of obtaining health services, the ease in education services, and obtaining transportation facilities, religious life, taste safe, and exercise ease. The poor criteria according to World Bank standard is family expenses of less than 1.9 USD per capita per day. The results show that average income was IDR 9,400,000 per capita per year. The average expenses were IDR 7,283,743 per capita per year. All of the respondents are categorized as non-poor and in the high welfare category.

Evaluasi Program Pembinaan Prestasi Bulutangkis di Klub Persatuan Bulutangkis Jaya Mandiri

This study aims to: 1) evaluate the background and objectives of the coaching program, 2) evaluate human resources, infrastructure and funds, 3) evaluate program implementation, coordination, 4) evaluate the results achieved and welfare This research is a survey research using evaluation the CIPP model program. The research subjects included administrators, coaches, athletes, parents of athletes, the community around the club. The technique of collecting data through 3 ways, namely by (1) interviews, (2) observation (3) documentation. The source of the data studied was the PB Jaya Madiri club, Lubuklinggau City, South Sumatra Province. The analysis technique used is qualitative data analysis with four stages: data collection, data reduction, data presentation, drawing conclusions. The results of this study are 1) the badminton sport coaching carried out by the club is in accordance with the background and program objectives. 2) badminton sports coaching in the club has good and quality human resources, supported by infrastructure and insufficient funds, 3) badminton coaching in clubs which consists of aspects of program implementation and coordination is running well. 4) badminton coaching in the club is a result of the decreasing achievements achieved by athletes, while the welfare category is less. In conclusion, the badminton sport coaching carried out by PB Jaya Mandiri club is appropriate, has good and quality human resources (HR), supported by the availability of adequate infrastructure but limited funds that reduce the achievement of PB Jaya Mandiri club.
 Keywords: Badminton, Evaluation, Coaching, Programs

ZAKAT PRODUKTIF DALAM PEMBERDAYAAN USAHA MIKRO KECIL MENENGAH (UMKM) DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP PENINGKATAN KESEJAHTERAAN MUSTAHIK : MODEL CIBEST DI BAZNAS KABUPATEN CIREBON

This study intends to examine changes in household income Mustahik before and after receiving productive zakat funds based on the CIBEST Model. The results showed that based on the CIBEST model the material poverty index decreased by 0.24 or 24 percent out of material poor conditions after the provision of productive zakat and guidance. Furthermore the spiritual poor index from 0.12 or 12 percent fell to 0 percent after the existence of productive zakat funds and guidance. Likewise, absolute poverty from 0.1 or 1 percent to 0 percent of households must come out of absolute poverty. And the welfare index has increased by 46 percent of zakat after zakat assistance and guidance and managed to enter into the welfare category.

Understanding Complex Social Network of Government Officials in Decision Making

Understanding Complex Social Network of Government Officials in Decision Making

The Welfare Aggregation and Guidance (WAG) Tool: A New Method to Summarize Global Welfare Assessment Data for Equids.

Simple SummaryAnimal welfare can be considered in terms of health, the nutrition animals receive, the behavior of animals, the humans they interact with, their living environment, or working conditions. Each of these indicators can be measured in myriad ways. Consequently, welfare assessments tend to be lengthy, resulting in a wealth of data about each animal. There is, however, a need to report animal welfare concisely in order to compare and measure change. We propose a method to aggregate an existing questionnaire-based welfare assessment into five ‘grades’ to reflect the main components of animal welfare. We aim to provide a succinct way for stakeholders such as animal welfare charities to measure and report on welfare, aiding resource allocation, and enabling monitoring of the efficacy of intervention measures aimed at improving welfare conditions. In an assessment of the health and behavior of over 6000 equids across Europe and Asia, equids in Pakistan and India were found to have the poorest welfare levels. We recommend detailed assessments in these areas to identify the specific causes of the identified issues in order to guide the development of appropriate intervention schemes and, ultimately, improve equid welfare.Animal welfare can be represented by an array of indicators. There is, however, increasing demand for concise welfare assessments that can be easily communicated and compared. Previous methods to aggregate welfare assessments have focused on livestock systems and produced a single welfare score, which may not represent all aspects of welfare. We propose an aggregation method for the recently developed Equid Assessment Research and Scoping (EARS) welfare assessment tool that results in grades for five welfare categories: housing conditions, working conditions, health, nutrition, and behavior. We overcome the problems associated with existing approaches by using a single aggregation method (decision trees) that incorporates the most important welfare indicators in a single step. The process aims to identify equids with the poorest welfare and aid decision-making when allocating resources. We demonstrate its application using a case study of over 6000 equids across Europe and Asia, where equids in India and Pakistan had the poorest welfare status in terms of health (respiratory disease and open wounds) and behavior (signs of fear and distress, and limb tethering practices). We recommend identification of the specific causes of these issues, using either existing detailed welfare data or through issue-specific assessments by an appropriate professional, to guide the development of appropriate interventions and, ultimately, improve equid welfare.

The Household Welfare Level of Integrated Plantation Polyculture Farmers

Many studies have reviewed economic benefits and ecological benefits of the integration of crop-livestock, but the author has not found a study that examines the farmer’s welfare. This is important because welfare is one of the sustainable (agricultural) development goals. In addition, as an agrarian country, attention to the welfare of farmers in Indonesia is considered very strategic. This study aims to examine the value of the Farmer Household Income Exchanges Rate (FHIER) as an indicator of the welfare level Integrated Plantation of Polyculture Farmers’ (IPPF) households. This study was conducted in Tasikmalaya Regency. The survey method has been carried out to 83 respondents (IPPF). The result based on the value of FHIER shows that IPPF households included in the welfare category. Meanwhile, the result of statistic analysis shows that revenue is a more important factor in determining FHIER. In more detail, it is known that revenue and expenditure from integrated plantation polyculture activities are becoming more important factors as determining the value of FHIER. Therefore, it is suggested to improve the revenues of farming households through the integrated plantation of polyculture farming in order to reach the welfare category (higher value of FHIER).

Analisis Kondisi Sosial Ekonomi Rumah Tangga Petani Tembakau di Desa Batu Nampar Kecamatan Jerowaru

Rural communities are communities that live in the same area , which are united and together, have strong ties and greatly influence one another. This is because the traditional village community is still very strong and thick. In general, village communities are identified with farming communities, this is because rural communities are predominantly making a living from agricultural products which are poor farmers whose livelihoods are below the poverty line. This shows a very large gap from urban communities . This study aims to determine the socioeconomic conditions of tobacco farm households in the village Batu Nampar Jerowaru District . The problem to be investigated is the effect of tobacco farming on the level of income of the farming community. This type of research is a descriptive study in which the population is 415 farm households with a sample of 25 people using purposive sampling techniques. While the data collection techniques used in this study are direct interview techniques based on a list of questions that have been prepared previously. Based on the results of research and data analysis, the gross income of Rajang tobacco farmers is Rp. 90,230,000. the total cost spent by farmers during one growing season is Rp. 33,854,000 with an average of Rp. 1,354,000. Net income of Rajang tobacco farmers after deducting costs by Rp. 56,376,000 with an average income of Rp. 2,255,040. Judging from the indicators of welfare and based on the reference to the level of welfare from the three aspects measured namely housing, education, and health, the average respondent farmer is in the welfare category even though there are still some who are not yet prosperous. Where the pre-prosperous category is 7 people, prosperous I are 11 people, prosperous II is 5 people, prosperous III is 2 people and none of them have reached Prosperous III Plus.

Welfare as an indicator of quality of life of the population

National welfare refers to very complex manifestations of socio-economic reality that require the identification of qualitative certainty by determining its properties, elements and structure. The development of national welfare as a multi-faceted and objective process requires an expanded theoretical and methodological approach to its research, integrating Western and domestic welfare theories, taking into account the interrelated transformation of the categories of individual, economic and social welfare, material and national wealth, and the level and quality of life. The article discusses theoretical comments on the concept of welfare and the importance of improving it. This article defines the main factors of socio-economic inequality, fully classified depending on the scope of impact on the macro level, micro level, individual level, depending on the economic, social, geographical, political, demographic, and psychological levels. The risks that occurred at a low level of welfare are described in detail. Establishing the relationship of the categorical apparatus in the system of improving the welfare of the population allowed us to Supplement the concept of the welfare of the population. At the present stage, the main threats to reduce the welfare of the population in Kazakhstan have been identified. The article discusses the importance of achieving the general welfare of citizens and overcoming poverty in the development strategy of modern states. The main conclusions of the article can be used to further study the categorical apparatus of welfare, as well as to develop proposals for improving the mechanisms of its increase.

ANALISIS KINERJA KOPERASI DAN DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP KESEJAHTERAAN ANGGOTA (Studi Pada Koperasi Usaha Manunggal Desa Seresam Kecamatan Seberida Kabupaten Indragiri Hulu)

Cooperatives are not only expected to be able to produce residual business results in each period, investment activities carried out by cooperatives must be effective in producing positive added value, therefore cooperatives need to be managed as well as possible so that they can grow into a strong and independent organization, with the best performance and ability raise the welfare of its members. This research is in Kopsa. Manunggal Enterprises, Seresam Village, Seberida District, Indragiri Hulu Regency, Riau Province. The purpose of this research is to find out and analyze Cooperative Performance and Its Impact on Members' Welfare. This study used a quantitative descriptive approach, the data the authors use are primary and secondary data, primary data obtained through questionnaires distributed to research respondents to measure Cooperative Performance and Members' Welfare Levels, and secondary data obtained directly from Kopsa. Manunggal Enterprises in the form of financial statement documents. The analytical tool used to measure / assess financial performance with the viewpoint of Economic Value Added (EVA. Cooperative Performance is measured based on 6 (six) indicators of Cooperative Performance, namely: Business Entity Activities, Business Performance, Members' Cohesiveness and Participation, Orientation to Member Services, Services to the Community and contribution to Regional Development Welfare level is measured based on aspects of family income, expenditure on consumption, employment status, health conditions and the ability to access other basic needs.The results of descriptive analysis show Kopsa. Manunggal Enterprises including Cooperatives that are performing well, households Farmers who are members of Kopsa, Manunggal Enterprises are included in the welfare category and the regression analysis conducted shows that the regression coefficient is positive, meaning that there is a positive impact between Cooperative Performance and Welfare. The better the Cooperative Performance will have a positive impact on increasing yes the welfare of members, this can happen because of the monoculture community farming patterns where the main source of income of the village community, especially Kopsa members. Manunggal Business is a commodity of oil palm plantations managed by cooperatives, so the cooperative performance variable becomes very influential in influencing the ease of service, distribution of member income, access to credit and other ease of convenience.

Different assessment systems fail to agree on the evaluation of dairy cattle welfare at farm level

As different animal welfare assessment schemes are based on different assumptions but all have similar welfare claims, we studied the degree of agreement among three systems, two mainly based on resource-based measures: Animal Needs Index (ANI) and Lombardy Extension Service Index (IBS) and one mainly based on animal based-measures (i.e. Welfare Quality®). Thirty-three dairy cattle farms were assessed by one trained assessor. In order to make the welfare categories of the different welfare assessment systems comparable with one another the first three welfare categories of the ANI scheme were merged into a not acceptable category so that a score scale with 4 welfare categories was obtained. Then, we calculated the Cohen's weighted kappa (k) to assess the degree of agreement between the three welfare assessment systems in terms of welfare categories. In addition, the correlation between pair of systems in terms of total scores (the mean of the four principles of the Welfare Quality® was used for this calculation) was calculated using the Spearman correlation coefficient (rs). Our results showed that only few farms were scored in the same welfare category of different welfare assessment systems as only 12.1% of the farms were scored as enhanced and 3% of the farms were scored as acceptable according to all three welfare assessment systems. Based on k statistics, the degree of agreement in terms of welfare categories was not significant for the pairs IBS – ANI (k = 0.128; P = 0.130) and WQ – ANI (k = 0.014; P = 0.850), whereas it tended to be significant for the pair WQ - IBS (k = 0.256; P = 0.070). The Spearman correlation coefficient of the total scores confirmed the low agreement among the three systems. In particular, the correlation coefficients between ANI-IBS, IBS-WQ and ANI-WQ were rs = 0.022, 0.208 and −0,068, respectively, and none of them was significant (P = 0.905, P = 0.246 and P = 0.707, respectively). Significant correlations were only observed between the Welfare Quality® principle “Good health” and the somatic cell counts (rs = −0.500; P = 0.003), the number of lactating animals (rs = −0.360; P = 0.040), the total number of cows per herd (rs = −0.339; P = 0.053), whereas the correlation of the same principle with mortality (rs = −0.315; P = 0.074) and calving interval ((rs = −0.330; P = 0.070) tended to be significant. We conclude that different schemes based on different assessment criteria yield different results albeit making similar welfare claims.

Tingkat kesejahteraan pengrajin anyaman mensiang di jorong taratak nagari kubang kecamatan guguak kabupaten 50 kota

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 Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui tingkat kesejahteraan pengrajin anyaman mensiang di Jorong Taratak Nagari Guguak Kabupaten 50 Kota. Jenis penelitian menggunakan metode deskriptif pendekatan kuantitatif. Teknik pengambilan sampel menggunakan Total Sampling dengan jumlah sampel 61 orang. Alat pengumpulan data adalah angket dan data diolah dengan menggunakan formula persentase dan menggunakan alat ukur skala likert (Sugiyono, 2003:86). Hasil penelitian: 1) tingkat kesejahteraan pengrajin anyaman mensiang di Jorong Taratak Nagari Kubang Kecematan Guguak Kabupaten 50 Kota tergolong tidak sejahtera, 39 (63,93%) responden yang termasuk dalam kesejahteraan rendah, 20 (32,79%) responden yang termasuk dalam kesejahteraan sedang dan 2 (3,28%) responden yang termasuk kategori kesejahteraan tinggi. 2) faktor penentu tingkat kesejahteraan pengrajin anyaman mensiang adalah (a) kependudukan (b) kesehatan dan gizi (c) pendidikan (d) ketenagakerjaan (e) taraf dan pola konsumsi (f) perumahan dan lingkungan (g) kemiskinan (h) indikator sosial lain. Dalam penentuan tingkat kesejahteraan dari beberapa faktor penentu diatas dengan menggunakan skala likert, tidak ada yang termasuk kategori kesejahteraan tinggi.

Relationships between welfare and reproductive performance in French dairy herds

This study aimed to investigate the relationship between cow reproductive performance and welfare evaluated at the herd level using the Welfare Quality protocol. The 11 criteria, four principles (good feeding, good housing, good health and appropriate behavior, scale 0–100) and overall welfare category (excellent/enhanced/acceptable/not classified = poor welfare) were included as risk factors for calving to first service interval (CFSI) and calving rate (CR). The confounding factors cow breed, parity, season of calving and AI, calving to AI interval, rank of AI (1–3) and milk production were taken into account. The sample included 3951 AIs (2172 AI1, 1182 AI2, 597 AI3) in 124 French commercial dairy herds.Median CFSI was shorter for the cows bred in herds with a higher overall welfare category (median 75 and 76 days in enhanced and acceptable herds vs. 86 in poor welfare ones, P = 0.02). The scores for absence of injuries and expression of social behavior tended to be associated with CFSI (P < 0.10). Calving rate (34.5%) was not related to the overall welfare category. However, CR was positively related to the good housing score and a positive trend was observed with the scores for absence of prolonged hunger and absence of injuries. In conclusion, this study confirms a positive relationship between CFSI and welfare in dairy cows with no explicit links with specific aspects of animal welfare.

Welfare Quality of Breeding Horses Under Different Housing Conditions.

Simple SummaryDepending on their use, horses are exposed to specific welfare risks. The aim of this study was to gain an insight into the welfare of breeding mares and stallions, in different types of housing, a topic which little has been written on. The assessed breeding horses were included in one of four welfare categories on the basis of a numerical welfare score calculated by the assessment of 30 management and animal-related indicators (health and behavior). The study also evidences the deficiencies and negative effects on horses’ welfare from the tie-stalls system, which is still used in some countries. This housing type is linked to increased risks of respiratory and locomotive problems, which have a significantly higher prevalence in the tie-stalled stallions than in mostly freely kept mares. The overall welfare categories recorded showed better welfare in the mares (“enhanced” and “excellent”) than in the stallions (“acceptable” and “enhanced”). Accordingly, it can be concluded that positive changes in housing management, such as free housing with the use of boxes, could improve the welfare quality of breeding stallions.This paper investigates the effect of different housing conditions on the welfare quality of breeding horses. Using a welfare protocol that included health and behavioral parameters, 330 stallions (kept in tie-stall housing) and 365 broodmares (kept in extensive, mostly free housing) were assessed. The horses were categorized into four welfare categories (“not classified”, “acceptable”, “enhanced” and “excellent”), according to an individual welfare score calculated for each horse. The prevalence of stallions with dyspnea, tendon and joint swellings, abnormal gait and abnormal hoof horn quality was significantly (p < 0.05) higher than that of the broodmares. No significant difference (p > 0.05) was found in the human-related behavioral response of the two categories of breeding horses. The median individual welfare scores were significantly higher (p < 0.05) in the broodmares than in the breeding stallions. The mares had “enhanced” and “excellent” welfare, while the stallions had “acceptable” and “enhanced” welfare. The results revealed differences in the horses’ welfare quality for the different housing conditions. Accordingly, it can be concluded that positive changes in housing management, such as free housing with the use of boxes, could improve the welfare quality of breeding stallions.

KAJIAN KESEJAHTERAAN SAPI PADA BEBERAPA PETERNAKAN DI KOTA PANGKALPINANG

Animal welfare is importan to improve life quality of animal in husbandry. Statistically, Pangkalpinang has the highest number of cow husbandry among other cities in Bangka. This study aimed to asses the animal welfare on several cow husbandries in Pangkalpinang. The assesment was held on September 2015 on 6 husbandries in Pangkalpinang. Interview, observation and Animal Needs Index (ANI) to collect data. Based on ANI method, there are 5 categories of animal welfare, wich are movement, social contact, quality flooring, light and air, and cleanlines cowshed. Study showed that in general, cattle cow in welfare candition (ANI score 23,8)

PENERAPAN KESEJAHTERAAN HEWAN PADA BEBERAPA PETERNAKAN AYAM RAS PEDAGING (STUDI KASUS DI KABUPATEN BANGKA

Animal welfare is a less common issue in Bangka. Animal welfare is the well-being of animals. For several meat consumers, it is important to know how the farmed chicken raised. Bangka Regency has the highest number of broiler among other regencies in Bangka Belitung Province. Since its high population, chicken farm in Bangka Regency were studied as a case study of how animal welfare is applied in the Province. Aim of this research was to assess the level of animal welfare in five chicken farms in Bangka Regency. Data were collected through interview and observation, then were analysed by a modified Animal Needs Index (ANI) from Bartussek. Several animal welfare categories were movement, social interaction, quality flooring, light and air, and cleanliness. Results showed that ANI index were varied from 14.2 to 16.5, with an average is 16. According to the Animal Needs Index (ANI), a score of 16 to&lt;21 indicates the quite sufficient of welfare.

Neural Network Modeling for Family Welfare Classification

Welfare in general can be defined as the level of a person's ability to meet their basic needs in the form of clothing, food, boards, education, and health. Welfare can be assessed in terms of family welfare. This study aims to perform analysis of artificial neural network modeling backpropagation method. The model will compare the optimization algorithm of artificial neural network results.&#x0D; The data used are 251 data of pre prosperous family in Banguntapan District, Bantul Regency. There are 16 input variables with 14 variables from BPS and 2 additional variables. There is one variable that has constant data so that this variable is not used in artificial neural network model analysis. There is a hidden layer with a number of dynamic neurons. Output layer there are 4 neurons which is the family welfare category. Data is processed using Matlab and SPSS. The system results show that the best accuracy for training is 68% of the Scale Conjugate Gradient algorithm while for best test results it is 68.8% of the Gradient Descent algorithm.

The welfare of pigs in rustic and technified production systems using the Welfare Quality protocols of pigs in Mexico: Validity of indicators of animal welfare as part of the sustainability criteria of pig production systems

Veterinaria México OA ISSN: 2448-6760Cite this as:Losada-Espinosa N,Trujillo Ortega ME, Galindo F. The welfare of pigs in rustic and technified production systems using the Welfare Quality protocols of pigs in Mexico: Validity of indicators of animal welfare as part of the sustainability criteria of pig production systems. Veterinaria México OA. 2017;4(4). doi: 10.21753/vmoa.4.4.521.The Welfare Quality® (WQ) protocols have been developed as a tool for the assessment of farm animal welfare based on scientific evidence. Animal welfare (AW) is part of the sustainability criteria of livestock production. A study was carried out in four states of Central Mexico in seven rustic (rPS) and six technified (tPS) production systems using the WQ protocol with the objective of providing an initial approximation of the welfare of animals and to discuss the validity of indicators of AW. The results showed that the animals housed in rustic units presented better results in the Good Health category and with respect to the criterion expression of social behaviour, while the frequency of criteria concerning Positive emotional states was higher in animals in the technified units. In the changing context in which the farms operate, including changing agricultural policies, new environmental and food safety regulations, variability of climatic conditions, and volatility in prices of inputs and outputs, it is not only the attributes referring to productivity and efficiency that become relevant. It is concluded that the criteria related to the WQ principles of health and behaviour are sensitive to changes in the housing and management of pigs. The high occurrences of health and behaviour problems recorded in technified systems are an indicator of poor welfare.Figure 4. Classification of rustic (RS) and technified (TS) production units within the welfare categories proposed by the Welfare Quality protocol.

Investigating Social Welfare Change in Urban Village Transformation: A Rural Migrant Perspective

An increasing number of large cities have experienced urban village transformation because of the rapid industrialization and urbanization in China. Extant literature largely focuses on urban village transformation and its ensuing developments. This research examined the social welfare change through six welfare categories of indicators, namely, economic condition, dwelling condition, development opportunity, social security, living environment, and psychology. Value change in fuzzy membership was used to reveal the changes in social welfare for rural migrants before and after urban village transformation. Data were collected from questionnaires distributed in four cities of Zhejiang Province in 2014. Fuzzy assessment model was developed to analyze the collected data. Results corroborated that nearly all the values of the welfare categories decreased, except for the value of dwelling condition. The findings confirmed that the rural migrants do not primarily receive the benefits of urban village transformation. In addition, such transformation does not improve urban village harmony. Various measures should be applied to improve rural migrant welfare, including enhancing rural migrant settlement intention, encouraging rural migrants to return to their respective hometowns, and implementing policies for regionally differentiated welfare rights. The findings of this study can provide references for local governments to substantially implement urban village transformation.

“I Don't Agree with Giving Cash”: A Survey Experiment Examining Support for Public Assistance

ObjectiveExisting research on support for anti‐poverty programs largely focuses on broad categories of welfare. In this article, we examine variations in support across different public assistance programs.MethodsWe use an experimental survey design to examine whether support for public assistance is dependent on the type of aid offered.ResultsWe find that programs that offer benefits in‐kind are more popular than cash transfers. Moreover, food stamps and child‐care subsidies enjoy more support than housing assistance. Open‐ended survey responses show that when evaluating anti‐poverty programs, respondents adopt one of two perspectives: (1) cash assistance is problematic but other forms of assistance are acceptable or (2) any assistance is problematic.ConclusionBy too narrowly focusing on welfare, social scientists run the risk of developing theories and explanations that may not apply to the much larger part of the safety net that is delivered in‐kind.

Welfare transitions and its correlates among cocoa farming households in Nigeria

This study determined the correlates of welfare using panel data collected in heavy and light cocoa seasons through multistage sampling techniques from 366 cocoa farming households. Data collected were subjected to descriptive and Ordered Probit model of analysis using STATA. Welfare categories were based on the relative poverty line constructed from the mean per capita household expenditure for each season. Results revealed that male-headed households were more among the cocoa farming households, with mean age of 54 ±12.64 years, household size of 7 ±3.19 persons, farming experience 28 ± 14.41 years and mean age of the cocoa trees were 30 ± 19.21 years and this shows that the farmers and their cocoa trees are old, there by affecting the productivity and the welfare of the farmers. The ordered probit result corroborates this results because age of household head (p<0.5), gender of household head (p<0.1), age of cocoa (p<0.1), poor access to credit (p<0.1), poor collateral status (p<0.01) and high tax levies (p<0.5) on cocoa production negatively affects welfare of Cocoa Farming Households while literacy (p<0.1), type of land tenure system used on cocoa farm (p<0.01), price increase of produce (p<0.01), access to extension service and good harvest from plantations (p<0.01) enhanced cocoa farming households' welfare. Keywords: Welfare transition, cocoa seasons, ordered Probit and Nigeria