Effect of Value Addition on Farm Income of Sweet Potato Farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the effect of value addition on farm income of sweet potato-based farmers in Kwara State, Nigeria. A three-stage sampling procedure was employed to select 145 respondents. Structured questionnaire coupled with interview schedule were used to collect primary data. Multiple regression was used to analyse the effect of different value addition activities on income received from sweet potatoes. Also, marginal effects were obtained to analyse the effect of each independent variable separately on income. Findings revealed that farmers who engaged in value adding activities had higher income than those that sell at farm gate. In addition, farmer marketing groups had a stronger bargaining power in the market compared to farmers selling individually. The major factors influencing farm income of sweet potato based farmers are; access to trainings, family size, farm size and the stages of value addition. The ministry of agriculture through the ADPs should work more closely with the research and training institutes in the country to sensitize farmers on the need to form more farmer groups or join the different developmental programmes of government. Through these groups, useful information about trainings on new vine varieties, value addition, prices and limitless market opportunities are disseminated.

Performance Analysis of Sweet Potatoes Production in Ogbaru L.G.A of Anambra State, Nigeria

“…As can be seen in table 3, the net farm income of married farmers is 91k more than that of the farmers that were not married. This affirmed the assertion ofAlalade et al, (2019) that the farming households…”

“…As can be seen in table 3, the net farm income of married farmers is 91k more than that of the farmers that were not married. This affirmed the assertion of Alalade et al, (2019) that the farming households have a perception that the addition of one working member in a family enhances farm operations thereby increasing farm production and ultimately increasing household income, and reducing cost of hired labour. Farming experience has a positive effect on the net farm income of the farmers.…”

Review of knowledge to guide product development and breeding for sweetpotato frying quality in West Africa

“…A recent survey of sweetpotato producers, marketers and processors in Nigeria (Kano and Kwara States) and Ghana (Bawku) revealed that much of the sweetpotato crop was sold into urban centres (between 40 and 90% depending on gender of producer and area), and between 58% (in Kano) and 75% (in Kwara) was consumed as fried product (Ssali et al ., 2021). However, household surveys in sweetpotato‐producing local government areas (LGAs) in Kwara State, Osun and Ogun States in Nigeria showed a heavy reliance on dry chips for flour production, which contributed to household food security and avoided postharvest spoilage of perishable roots (Omoare et al ., 2015; Adeyonu et al ., 2016; Alalade et al ., 2019). Less emphasis was given to frying at the household level since most of the sweetpotato frying was done off‐farm.…”

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“…Additionally, the possibility of them participating in the value addition of sweet potatoes is greatly determined by their access to credit, level of training, and quantity of sweet potatoes collected. In a related study, Alalade (2019) found that farmers in Kwara State performed tasks like sorting and packaging, cutting and drying in the sun, grinding the sweet potatoes into flour, baking, adding flavorings, manufacturing juice and jam, and flour preparation. Additionally, the size of the household, total amount produced, availability of finance, farm size, proximity to the market, and membership in a group all have an impact on their involvement in sweet potato value addition.…”