Unleashing Economic Potential: Enhancing Cassava Production Efficiency in Nigeria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26437/ajar.v10i1.668Keywords:
Cassava. economic. efficiency. production. output. seasonAbstract
Purpose: This study is aimed at determining the economic efficiency of Manihot esculenta Crantz (Cassava) production in Nigeria’s Delta State. The study offers a detailed analysis of how socio-economic characteristics influence production output across both early and late farming seasons.
Design/ Methodology/ Approach: This study employed a multi-stage random sampling approach in selecting a diverse cohort of 500 cassava farmers engaged in both early and late-season cultivation. Through rigorous personal interviews, primary data was gathered that was both comprehensive and insightful. Advanced parametric statistics and the Cobb-Douglas stochastic frontier function were used for the analysis.
Findings: The mean economic efficiency scores were determined to be 0.63 for early-season farms, 0.78 for late-season farms, and 0.76 when considering all farms collectively. The output elasticities of material inputs, labour, and land were found to be 0.42, 0.61, and 0.05, respectively for all farms. For early-season farms, these values were 0.36, 0.68, and 0.04, whereas, for late-season farms, they were 0.31, 0.7, and 0.03.
Research Limitation/Implications: This work concentrated on Cassava production efficiency within and around Nigeria’s Delta area.
Practical Implication: Understanding the socio-economic factors that influence production during different seasons can help in designing strategies that maximize output in both early and late farming seasons.
Social Implication: This study would help agricultural development economists and policy-makers in addressing the economic problems of Cassava farmers both present and future generations.
Originality/Value: By examining both early and late farming seasons, the study provides a comprehensive understanding of how socio-economic factors vary across different agricultural cycles. This dual-season approach is relatively rare and offers more detailed insights into the dynamics of cassava production throughout the year.
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