Profitability and efficiency of Cajanus Cajan production in Benue State: Implication for food security
Journal Title: Advance Research Journal of Multidisciplinary Discoveries - Year 2018, Vol 32, Issue 32
Abstract
Pigeon pea, an under-utilized leguminous crop often referred to as „complete food‟ not only has the capacity of fighting hunger and malnutrition but also improves the soil conditions with minimal effect to the environment. The study assessed the Net returns and economic efficiency of the Pigeon pea farmers in Benue State. Primary data were collected from 81 pigeon pea (cajanus cajan) farmers using structured questionnaire and oral interview. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted. This involves purposive selection of three communities in Benue State (Odoba, Pila and Shaminja Descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and Stochastic Frontier Model were used to analyse the data. The study found mean gross margin per hectare of pigeon pea as N18,958.83. Also, the result of the profitability test showed a positive net returns on investment (t=2.23; P ≤0.05). Furthermore, the mean technical efficiency estimates of pigeon pea farmers was 72%. Similarly, an average farmer spent about 9% above the minimum frontier cost in producing a unit output. Thus, there is a scope for increasing the technical and allocative efficiency of pigeon pea farmers through better use of resources, given the current level of technology. Policy makers should focused on Pigeon pea production among other crops for increased food production and food security.
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ANI DP, OCHALIBE AI
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