Authors :
Fasakin Idowu James; Fatiregun Abosede Adebisi; Olajide Olatunji Oyebisi; Adewale Ayoola Abosede; Irhivben Odafe Bright
Volume/Issue :
Volume 8 - 2023, Issue 8 - August
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.8416545
Abstract :
Failures in agricultural programs, inadequate
rural infrastructure, access to inputs, and a wide range
of socio-cultural issues like farmer-herder conflicts, land
disputes, and environmental degradation, among other
things, have been some of the difficulties Nigerian
cassava farmers have faced over the years. These issues
significantly impact the productivity and efficiency of
rural farmers in Nigeria. As a result, this study
investigates the Technical Efficiency of Nigeria's Oyo
State's cassava growers. Using multi-stage sampling
approaches, primary data were gathered from 200
cassava growers participating in the National
Programme for Food Security (NPFS). The data were
analyzed using descriptive statistics and stochastic
frontier analysis (SFA).the National Programme on Food Security (NPFS). The
(SFA) results indicate that herbicide quantity and labour
used positively influenced cassava output, while the
fertilizer quantity negatively affected the cassava output
of farmers. The technical inefficiency of the farmers was
influenced by marital status, education level, farm size,
and access to farm machinery. Based on the findings'
results, it is recommended that farm implements be
available to farmers at a subsidized rate, with fewer
administrative bottlenecks. Also, training and education
of the farmers on the proper use of inputs to reduce their
technical inefficiencies should be prioritized.
Keywords :
Cassava Farmers, Technical Efficiency, Productivity, Inefficiency, Oyo State.
Failures in agricultural programs, inadequate
rural infrastructure, access to inputs, and a wide range
of socio-cultural issues like farmer-herder conflicts, land
disputes, and environmental degradation, among other
things, have been some of the difficulties Nigerian
cassava farmers have faced over the years. These issues
significantly impact the productivity and efficiency of
rural farmers in Nigeria. As a result, this study
investigates the Technical Efficiency of Nigeria's Oyo
State's cassava growers. Using multi-stage sampling
approaches, primary data were gathered from 200
cassava growers participating in the National
Programme for Food Security (NPFS). The data were
analyzed using descriptive statistics and stochastic
frontier analysis (SFA).the National Programme on Food Security (NPFS). The
(SFA) results indicate that herbicide quantity and labour
used positively influenced cassava output, while the
fertilizer quantity negatively affected the cassava output
of farmers. The technical inefficiency of the farmers was
influenced by marital status, education level, farm size,
and access to farm machinery. Based on the findings'
results, it is recommended that farm implements be
available to farmers at a subsidized rate, with fewer
administrative bottlenecks. Also, training and education
of the farmers on the proper use of inputs to reduce their
technical inefficiencies should be prioritized.
Keywords :
Cassava Farmers, Technical Efficiency, Productivity, Inefficiency, Oyo State.
