Research, Policy and Practice
Table 1 Pastoral household wealth grouping criteria (FEWS NET 2004/5)
From: Pastoral livelihoods of the Fulani on the Jos Plateau of Nigeria
Wealth group | Household size | Livestock | Area planted |
|---|---|---|---|
Poor | 3 to 5 | 5 to 10 cows, 10 to 26 shoats | 1 to 2Â ha with household labour |
Middle | 7 to 8 | 15 to 50 cows, 35 to 100 shoats | 3Â ha with household labour |
Better off | 8 to 13 | 50+ cattle, 100+ shoats | 5Â ha with household labour and hired hands |