ABSTRACT
This study investigated the
economics of cocoyam production in lkwuano Local Government area of Abia state.
The broad objective of this study was to carry out economic analysis in cocoyam
production in the study area. A well-structured questionnaire was used to
collect the data froni 80-cocoyam farmers in the study area selected from the
four (4) clans of Ikwuano. The primary data was obtained from the questionnaire
mentioned and secondary data was sourced from texts, journals and other research
works. Multiple regression analysis, descriptive statistical tools such as
percentage, table and frequencies and Gross margin analysis and net farm income
analysis were used to analysis the data collected. Result showed that the farm
size, levels of laboui inputs, fertilizer inputs and planting materials
(corn/comels ) used in cocoyam production have positive and significant impact
on determinants at 1% and 5% respectively. As well as educational level, years
of experiences and family size of the farmers. Results also showed that 56.25%
of the farmers were females while 43.75% were male. Again ii was observed that
cocoyam production is profitable iii the study area with net farm income of
N159, 7935 per farm, though aflocatively inefficient. The major constraints
faced by the farmers include bad roads, lack of fertilizer, pest and disease
and lack of fund among others. Finally, the government should help to rebuild
the roads in the rural areas and also encourage and train extension agents so
as to furnish the farmers with adequate information that will improve
productivity.
AGBARA, C (2021). Economics Of Cocoyam Production In Ikwuano Lga Of Abia State. Mouau.afribary.org: Retrieved Nov 13, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/economics-of-cocoyam-production-in-ikwuano-lga-of-abia-state-7-2
CHINYERE, AGBARA. "Economics Of Cocoyam Production In Ikwuano Lga Of Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org. Mouau.afribary.org, 01 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/economics-of-cocoyam-production-in-ikwuano-lga-of-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 13 Nov. 2024.
CHINYERE, AGBARA. "Economics Of Cocoyam Production In Ikwuano Lga Of Abia State". Mouau.afribary.org, Mouau.afribary.org, 01 Jul. 2021. Web. 13 Nov. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/economics-of-cocoyam-production-in-ikwuano-lga-of-abia-state-7-2 >.
CHINYERE, AGBARA. "Economics Of Cocoyam Production In Ikwuano Lga Of Abia State" Mouau.afribary.org (2021). Accessed 13 Nov. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/economics-of-cocoyam-production-in-ikwuano-lga-of-abia-state-7-2