Comparative Analysis of Profitability of Rice Production among Men and Women Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Okam, C. Y.; Yusuf, O.; Abdulrahman, S.; Suleiman, Aminu

doi:10.9734/ajaees/2016/18391

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“…As shown in this table the average rice yield in male producers' plots is significantly higher than the one in female producers' plots; this implies a "gender effect." The result is in line with the findings of [36], in which the average yield of male rice farmers was about 3195 kg/ha versus 2459 kg/ha for female in Ebonyi State of Nigeria. According to extension agents, this relative low yield in plots own by women can be explained by the fact that in most cases rural female producers' working time in their own land is relatively low compared to their male counterparts.…”

Section: Rice Production By Gendersupporting

confidence: 90%

Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Small-Scale Farmers’ Market Participation: Case of Rice Producers in Dano

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This paper explores the key factors influencing market participation decisions among smallholder lowland rice growers. Data were collected through purposive sampling technique. A total of 127 rice growers, from 16 lowlands (developed and traditional lowlands), was selected. Descriptive statistics and the probit regression model were used to analyse the data. The statistical analysis revealed significant differences in yields between developed and traditional lowlands rice plots (“lowland development effect”). The regression results showed that farmers’ behaviours were not gender neutral; male producers were more likely to take part in the market as compared to their female counterparts, implying a “gender effect”. With respect to the effect of membership in farmers’ organization, the results indicate that farmers’ involvement in an organization, was in general negatively associated to their market participation decisions. However, farmers from lowlands with functional rice producers’ organizations were more likely to sell their products in the market. Interestingly, this study also highlighted that lowland rice producers’ ability to generate a marketable surplus (at least 20 kg/person/year) positively influence their market participation decision. As hypothesized, the results revealed that farmers who have access to potential buyers of the output (secured market outlets) were less likely to produce rice for self-consumption.

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Section: Rice Production By Gendersupporting

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Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Small-Scale Farmers’ Market Participation: Case of Rice Producers in Dano

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“…The elasticity for fertilizer cost was -0.875, implies that ceteris paribus, a 1% decrease in fertilizer cost would lead to an increase of 0.875% in total profit. This support the findings by Tatsvarei, et al [37] and Mahmood, et al [38] while Okam, et al [35] and Hassan, et al [39] found contracting results of fertilizer costs to have negative but insignificant relationship with profit. Mahmood, et al [38].…”

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“…Also, the control of pests and diseases by using agrochemicals results in increased output quantity. Studies by Basera, et al [40] and Okam, et al [35] showed similar results that coefficients for cost of agrochemicals were negative and significant at 5% level. But opposite result was echoed by…”

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Impact of Inputs Costs on Farm Profitability: An Evaluation of Pearl Millet Production in North-Western Nigeria

Mukhtar

Mohamed

Shamsuddin

et al. 2017

Journal of Asian Scientific Research

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Article HistoryThe current study was carried out to estimate cost, returns and the profitability level of pearl millet production in north-western Nigeria. The study made use of primary data collected from a cross section of 430 pearl millet farmers and analysed using descriptive statistics, budgetary technique, profitability ratio, and Ordinary Least Square regression analysis. The study reveals that an average gross margin and net farm income across all the sampled pearl millet farms were $233.89 and $200.89 respectively, while average total cost was $ 229.35 per cultivation season. The profitability index, rate of return on investment and capital turnover were $ 0.43, 0.77 and $ 1.77, respectively. This is an indication that pearl millet production is profitable in the study area. It is also established that the coefficients of costs of renting land, fertilizer, labour, seed, agrochemicals and price of pearl millet output have significantly impact on gross margin of pearl millet production. Based on the above findings, the study concludes that profit level of the pearl millet can be significantly increased with policies that guarantee better farmer price and lower inputs costs.Contribution/ Originality: Very few studies are available on profitability of pearl millet; but none of the studies has gone far to determine the effect of inputs costs on its profitability. Therefore, this study contributes to a literature pool of the study of pearl millet production which can be best described as scanty.

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“…After all, rice is one of the major crops that has the potential to unite cultures (Burman et al 2018). It is produced and consumed by both men and women from all walks of life where each gender has different roles and responsibilities (Okam et al 2016). While documentation of both men and women farmers' perspectives in variety choices is needed, this is still insufficient for widespread varietal adoption.…”

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The importance of market signals in crop varietal development: lessons from Komboka rice variety

Ng’endo

Kinyua²,

Chebet

et al. 2022

CABI Agric Biosci

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Growing high-yielding varieties is crucial for successful crop production and maximizing farmers’ net returns. One such example is IR05N221, locally referred to as Komboka rice variety, which was released in Kenya in 2013. On the one hand, Komboka can bridge the gap in rice imports since yields of existing rice varieties do not meet the increasing rice consumption levels of the Kenyan population. On the other hand, it has taken about seven years for Komboka to be appreciated by farmers, necessitating the need to understand farmer preferences when it comes to adopting a new improved variety. We used a mixed-method study approach by combining quantitative and qualitative data collected regionally and locally in both rainfed and irrigated ecologies. When compared to most of the other rice varieties under evaluation, Komboka was high-yielding, early-maturing, and had moderate tolerance to diseases in both rainfed and irrigated ecologies. However, farmers at the regional level ranked Komboka either at the same or lower rank in terms of sensory attributes. At the local level, farmers predominantly grew older and more aromatic Basmati 370 rice variety for sale, as it fetched them more money, with preferences for both men and women rice farmers being the same. Despite Komboka being a high-yielding variety, Mwea rice farmers’ perceptions and preferences for this improved variety were low. While Komboka was equally aromatic, the lack of a ready market dissuaded these farmers from widely preferring the new Komboka variety. We provide prerequisite information that can support the commercialization and promotion of the Komboka variety. We also show that widespread favourable perception of new varieties hinges on matching preferences between breeders’ efforts for improved rice productivity with farmers’ needs for market competitiveness in these new varieties.

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Comparative Analysis of Profitability of Rice Production among Men and Women Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Cited by 11 publications

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Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Small-Scale Farmers’ Market Participation: Case of Rice Producers in Dano

Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Small-Scale Farmers’ Market Participation: Case of Rice Producers in Dano

Impact of Inputs Costs on Farm Profitability: An Evaluation of Pearl Millet Production in North-Western Nigeria

The importance of market signals in crop varietal development: lessons from Komboka rice variety

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