Determinants of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) Production and Profitability in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria
| Main Authors: | Ume, SI,, Ezeano, CI, Okeke, C C, Gbughemobi, B. O |
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| Format: | Article eJournal |
| Bahasa: | eng |
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, 2016
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| Online Access: |
https://zenodo.org/record/3533579 |
Daftar Isi:
- The profitability of okra farmers in Ayamelum Local Government Area of Anambra State of Nigeria was investigated. Multi - stage random sampling technique was used to select 100 farmers from six towns in the study area. The data for the study were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Percentage and net farm income were used to capture the objectives of the study. The result revealed that majority of okra farmers were males, small scaled in operation and had no access to credit. The educational level, household size, and farming experience were the determinant variables to the profitability of the farm. The price parameter for labor, land value, pesticide and output price impacted significantly on the profitability of farmers. Okra is profitable in the study area with Net farm income of N265,356. The study recommended on the need to enhance farmers’ access to improved production inputs (such as fertilizer and seed), education and credit.