| Autor: |
Ojumu, A. O., Adebayo, S. A., I. O., Adedokun, Adebo, M. O. |
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Achievers Journal of Scientific Research (AJOSR); Apr2024, Vol. 6 Issue 1, p159-167, 9p |
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This study was conducted to estimate costs and returns from production and examined profitability and problems of small-scale potato production in Plateau state. Research on cost and returns analysis can provide valuable insights into the factors affecting the profitability of potato farming in Nigeria. Policymakers can use this information to design effective policies and interventions to support the agricultural sector and improve the livelihoods of potato farmers. A four-stage random sampling technique was employed to obtain primary data from 120 respondents with a well-structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics such as mean, frequency count, percentages, gross margin, and multiple regression analysis. The study revealed that small-scale potato production in the area was profitable as the estimation of cost and profitability of the farmers in the area under study confirmed that with a NFI of N 117,015.02 per hectare and labor constitute 62.73 % of the total cost. Farmers in the study area face constraints such as poor/inadequate storage facilities, high post-harvest losses, high costs of inputs etc. The study recommends that proper storage measures/facilities should be made available to these small- scale farmers at affordable prices, credit facilities should be given to these small-scale potato producers in the area to increase output, and policy interventions to protect local producers should be put in place. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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