Figure 5
A line graph titled 'Price Trend Over Time (Maize - Katsina)' displays the price of maize on the y-axis, ranging from 100 to 275, and the date on the x-axis, spanning from 2003 to 2016. The graph illustrates significant fluctuations in maize prices over the years. Notable peaks occur around 2005, 2008, and 2014, with prices reaching above 250. There are also noticeable troughs around 2004, 2007, and 2013, where prices drop below 150. The line graph shows a general trend of variability, with prices rising and falling in a cyclical pattern. All values are approximated.Temporal trend of maize prices in Katsina, illustrating seasonal fluctuations and long-term variability. (Source: Authors’ own work)