Analysis of Technical Efficiency of Pepper Production Among Farmers Under Tropical Conditions

Abstract

Inefficient resource use in production of pepper (Capsicum spp.) prevents farmers from realizing optimum returns from production; efficient resource use leads to desirable outcomes. The efficiency of resource use of pepper production in Kano State, Nigeria, was studied. Sixty farmers from three local government areas were selected. A questionnaire was used to obtain information on socioeconomic characteristics and other relevant variables. Data were analyzed with descriptive statistics and stochastic frontier production. Seed, hired labor, and fertilizer significantly and positively affected pepper output. Significant determinants of grower technical efficiency were negatively affected by household size and positively affected by farming experience. Problems affecting pepper production were inadequate access to inputs (50%), low price of pepper (33.3%), pests and diseases (15%), and inadequate capital access (1.7%). Use of good quality seed at recommended rates and fertile soil are required to facilitate pepper production at the frontier.

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“…Additionally, seed quantity was found to increase quantity of output. Thus, increase in the quantity of seed [52] may lead to increase in efficiency and output of pepper. Increase in quantity of fertilizer was found to increase output of pepper [50,52].…”

“…Thus, increase in the quantity of seed [52] may lead to increase in efficiency and output of pepper. Increase in quantity of fertilizer was found to increase output of pepper [50,52]. This is expected because nonfertile soil may lead to low productivity.…”

“…Increase in the quantity of labor will lead to increase in output of pepper [52]. This may be due to the fact that pepper production may be labor intensive but over utilization of the resources should be prevented in order not to lead to decline in output.…”

“…Akinbode [20] Factor effect on productivity inconclusive Southeast Ugwu [50] Northwest Mohammed [51] Northwest Adeoye et al [52] Household size Southwest Dipeolu and Akinbode [20] Factor increases productivity Southeast Ugwu [50] Extension contact Southwest Dipeolu and Akinbode [20] Factor increases productivity…”