Technical Efficiency of Tapioca Cultivation in Salem District
Journal Title: International Journal of Agricultural Science and Research (IJASR) - Year 2019, Vol 9, Issue 2
Abstract
This study examined the technical efficiency of Tapioca cultivation in Salem district. Technical efficiency is considered to be an important determinant of productivity growth and international competitiveness in any economy. It is also considered to be an important factor which contributes to the stability of production. The role of efficiency in increasing agricultural output has been widely recognized in both developed and the developing countries of the world In this study function of the Cobb-Douglas types was specified to estimate the technical efficiency of individual farms and crops for the selected areas in Salem District. Prior to the examination of the levels of technical efficiency between sample farms, an attempt has been made in the study to estimate the average output response to the changes in inputs at the existing state of technology. The Cobb-Douglas Production Function using Ordinary Least Square (OLS) technique was attempted to estimate the output elasticities with respect to the key inputs in the production of tapioca. Productivity improvements can be achieved by implementing policies, such as, improving farmers’ access to extension services and technical assistance, to ensure farmers to use the existing technology more efficiently. This would make farmers operate more closely to the existing frontier.
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Anitha A, Jayalakshmi V. P
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