ASSESSMENT OF RURAL ROADS AS A FACTOR IN TRANSPORTATION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE TO MARKETS IN ARGUNGU, LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KEBBI STATE

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