Analysis of technical efficiency among rice farmers in Ebonyi State of Nigeria: A stochastic frontier approach

Chikezie, C.; Ben-Chendo, G.N.; Ibeagwa, O. B.; Oshaji, I.O.; Onuzulu, O.A.

doi:10.4314/jafs.v18i1.4

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“…The findings from the key informants' interviews portrayed that, in the study area, most farmers did not gain frequent training from development agents in relation to production risk management techniques; therefore, it is through experience the farmers mitigate the risk. This was in line with the findings of Adimassu and Kessler (2016) and Chikezie et al (2019).…”

Section: Production Risk Management Strategy Determinantssupporting

confidence: 92%

“…The result from KIIs supported this finding, which stated that, since the extension approach is more production oriented, it provides adequate information on the use of production inputs as risk management strategies. Similar finding was procured from studies by Christoplos (2010) and Chikezie et al (2019).…”

Section: Production Risk Management Strategy Determinantssupporting

confidence: 90%

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Risk Aversion and Perception of Farmers about Endogenous Risks: An Empirical Study for Maize Producers in Awi Zone, Amhara Region of Ethiopia

Girma

Kuma

Bedemo

2023

JRFM

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Agriculture is a risky business that is subject to endogenous risks. Endogenous risks caused by input utilization, input affordability and input availability may prove detrimental to the production potential of farmers. The study was aimed at examining the risk perception, risk aversion and risk management strategies of maize producers in Awi zone, which is found in the northwest part of Ethiopia. The study involved 343 respondents who produced maize under risk. Descriptive statistics, a seven-point Likert scale, the observed economic behaviour method, factor analysis and a seemingly unrelated regression model were used to process the data. The results showed that farmers have different perceptions of the endogenous risk associated with input availability and input affordability which has a different probability of occurrence and severity of damage. The observed economic behaviour method showed that farmers in the area also have different risk aversion behaviours: about 7.29% of the respondents in the study area have high risk aversion attitudes, while about 30.61% have medium risk aversion attitudes and 62.10% of them have low risk aversion attitudes. The seemingly unrelated regression model output showed that farmers’ economic, social, demographic and institutional factors, as well as their risk behaviour, determine the risk management strategies that they employ. Maize farmers in the area applied human risk management strategies, production risk management strategies, diversification, financial risk management strategies and marketing risk management strategies to tackle the endogenous risks in the area. It was deduced that maize farmers have a risk averse behaviour even if their risk aversion levels differ based on the scope of the management strategies that they employ to combat risk. Following the finding of the study, a holistic approach to risk management that encompasses all actors, such as farmers, researchers, extension services and financial institutions should be involved to make the appropriate interventions.

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Section: Production Risk Management Strategy Determinantssupporting

confidence: 92%

Section: Production Risk Management Strategy Determinantssupporting

confidence: 90%

Risk Aversion and Perception of Farmers about Endogenous Risks: An Empirical Study for Maize Producers in Awi Zone, Amhara Region of Ethiopia

Girma

Kuma

Bedemo

2023

JRFM

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“…Enhancing TE is a crucial factor in stimulating productivity, and thus, studying TE is integral to evaluating farming efficiency and identifying methods to augment productivity, ultimately achieving optimal conditions. Numerous studies have been conducted on TE of rice farming and its determinants in various locations in Indonesia [18][19][20][21][22][23], Asia [24][25][26][27][28][29][30][31], and Africa [32][33][34][35], employing diverse approaches/methods. Despite the abundance of studies on TE in rice farming, the focus has primarily been on irrigated and rainfed rice farms, while studies on tidal swamp areas remain limited.…”

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confidence: 99%

Technical Efficiency of Local Rice Farming in Tidal Swamp Areas of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia: Determinants and Implications

Ilham,

Sumaryanto,

Azis

et al. 2023

IJDNE

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Rice, as a staple food of Indonesia, is facing increasing demand while its availability stagnates due to the conversion of agricultural land in Java. This study explores a strategy to counteract this shortfall by accelerating rice production in non-Java tidal swamp areas.A key challenge in this context is to enhance the technical efficiency of local rice farming. Conducted in 2021 in the Kapuas and Pulang Pisau districts of Central Kalimantan province, Indonesia, this study aims to quantify the technical efficiency of local rice farming in these tidal swamp areas and identify factors contributing to its inefficiency. Empirical data were collected through surveys and focused group discussions, and subsequently analyzed using stochastic frontier production. The findings suggest that the average technical efficiency level is 0.58, albeit with variations across villages, ranging from 0.45 to 0.71. It was found that the size of landholding, the use of pesticides, labor, and harvesting tools have a significant positive impact on rice production. On the other hand, inefficiency is influenced by factors such as the number of household members aged 15 or above, education level, and the proportion of total household income derived from rice farming. These insights are valuable for policymakers and program planners aiming to improve the efficiency of rice farming in tidal swamp environments. It is recommended that government programs focus on the prerequisites for tidal farming, specifically water management infrastructures. Additionally, the application of locationspecific technology may enhance the productivity of local rice varieties in tidal swamps.

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“…A breakdown of the arable land reveals that about 4.6 million hectares are suitable for rice cultivation, of which 1.8 million hectares (39%) is currently utilized for rice production (Demont, 2013). Rice (Oryza sativa) is a staple food for more than 60 percent of the world population (Chikezie, Benchendo, Ibeagwa, et al, 2020). In terms of production, rice is ranked third after wheat and maize at the global level (Akinbile, 2010).…”

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confidence: 99%

Farmers’ utilization of improved rice production technologies in ebonyi state, nigeria

Ezeh¹,

Enyigwe²,

Egwu³

2022

gjass

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The study assessed farmers’ utilization of improved rice production technologies in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Both random and purposive sampling techniques were used in the selection of 140 respondents for the study who were administered with a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency, mean scores, and inferential statistics of principal factor analysis. The study shows that farmers are highly aware of existing improved rice production technologies. The most utilized rice production technologies by farmers in the area include use of improved rice varieties (), fertilizer application (), use of agrochemicals (), modern rice milling equipment () and timely transplanting and use of standard depths and spaces (). The major constraints to farmers’ utilization of improved rice production technologies in the study area are administrative, individual, environmental, financial and technical constraints. The study recommends that extension organisations should rejig their extension delivery system to ensure timely dissemination of information on improved rice production technologies to farmers; and farmers should organize themselves into cooperative organization to enhance their access to credit for procurement of modern rice storage and processing facilities.

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Analysis of technical efficiency among rice farmers in Ebonyi State of Nigeria: A stochastic frontier approach

Cited by 5 publications

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Risk Aversion and Perception of Farmers about Endogenous Risks: An Empirical Study for Maize Producers in Awi Zone, Amhara Region of Ethiopia

Risk Aversion and Perception of Farmers about Endogenous Risks: An Empirical Study for Maize Producers in Awi Zone, Amhara Region of Ethiopia

Technical Efficiency of Local Rice Farming in Tidal Swamp Areas of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia: Determinants and Implications

Farmers’ utilization of improved rice production technologies in ebonyi state, nigeria

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