Application of Psuedo-Profit Function in Estimating Profitability of Energy Inputs used in Small-Scale Maize Enterprise in Niger State, Nigeria
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 3
Abstract
Abstract: The research examines profitability in maize production in Niger state, Nigeria with particular reference on energy inputs employed. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to draw 120 respondents and information elicited through administration of pre-tested questionnaire. Data used were collected during the 2014 cropping season. Pseudo profit function which incorporates gross margin and financial-economic ratios, and energy index models were used to analyze the data collected. Results showed that total inputs energy in maize production was 2227.81 MJha-1, with 85.2% of input energy contributed by agrochemical input or coming from biological energy and energy ratio was 4.5 in the production systems. Results suggest that reduction in agrochemical consumptions are important for energy saving and decreasing the environmental risk problem in the area. Furthermore, total energy cost incurred per ha-1 in maize production was N39, 799.10, with labour costs accounting for the highest percentage. The enterprise recorded a gross margin of N 16,211.21 and net farm income of N4613.23 ha-1, respectively. This result clearly indicated that maize production is a profitable venture and so farmers in the study area should be advised to venture into it. Keywords: Energy input; Psuedo-profit function; Profitability; Maize; Niger State; Nigeria
Authors and Affiliations
Sadiq MS, Isah MA, Umar SM, Maude AM, Kudu AM, Lawal AT
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP381492
- DOI -
- Views 99
- Downloads 0
Effect of replacement of soybean meal with urea or urea supplemented with sulphur on the performance of lambs
The objectives of the study were to determine the effect of the replacement of soybean meal (SBM) with urea (U) or urea supplemented with sulphur (US) on the performance of lambs. Twelve lambs were allocated to one of th...
Habitat diversity of freshwater snail in Goalpara district, India
Abstract: Freshwater snail, Viviparous viviparous constitutes a component of the tribal diet of Goalpara district, India, where tribal community viz. Rabha, Boro, Garo, Hazong (36.10%) lives together. They normally colle...
Sero-prevalence of brucellosis in dairy cattle in Port Sudan: a short communication
Abstract:This study was carried out to investigate the seroprevalence of brucellosis in dairy cattle in Port Sudan, the Red Sea state, the Sudan. Two hundred and fifteen blood samples were collected from three locations...
Plant Stress As Initiated By Environmental and Biological Factors - A Review
Plants are affected by environment during all phases of growth and development. The impact of selected environment factors is discussed with emphasis on the definition of stress, stress and disturbance, metabolic flexib...
Study on The Bulk Milk Somatic Cell Counts and Milk Quality in Different Seasons
Abstract:The aim of this study were to investigate the effect of bulk milk somatic cell count on milk quality of Holstein-Friesian cows, to evaluate a seasonal factor that influences bulk milk somatic cell count and milk...