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Economic Efficiency of Maize Production in Northern Nigeria: The Analyses of Technical and Allocative Efficiencies Using Stochastic Frontier Models - Couverture souple

Obidi (Mrs.), Nkiru C.

 
9783846500620: Economic Efficiency of Maize Production in Northern Nigeria: The Analyses of Technical and Allocative Efficiencies Using Stochastic Frontier Models
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ISBN 10 : 3846500623 ISBN 13 : 9783846500620
Editeur : LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing, 2011

Synopsis

Maize is a staple food crop for most sub-Saharan Africans of which Nigeria is inclusive with per capital kg/year of 40. Maize is termed the "golden" crop plant because every part of it can be used for food, feed or as commercial ingredient for industries. The demand for maize as a result of various uses shows that a domestic demand of 3.5 million metric tonnes outstrips a supply production of 2 million metric tonnes. Low capitalization, price fluctuation and inefficiencies of resource allocation and input combination are the identified problems of low maize production in Nigeria. Data generated from questionnaires were analyzed using Stochastic Frontier cost and production functions. Parameters of estimate for cost function indicated a positive relationship at 1 % significant level for fertilizer, seed and hired labour. Also, parameters of estimate for production function indicated positive relationship at 1 % significant level for fertilizer and family labour. Mean economic efficiency was 0.90. This work however recommended a 10 % improvement on the farmers' economic efficiency level by adopting the recommended management practices for maize production.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Maize is a staple food crop for most sub-Saharan Africans of which Nigeria is inclusive with per capital kg/year of 40. Maize is termed the "golden" crop plant because every part of it can be used for food, feed or as commercial ingredient for industries. The demand for maize as a result of various uses shows that a domestic demand of 3.5 million metric tonnes outstrips a supply production of 2 million metric tonnes. Low capitalization, price fluctuation and inefficiencies of resource allocation and input combination are the identified problems of low maize production in Nigeria. Data generated from questionnaires were analyzed using Stochastic Frontier cost and production functions. Parameters of estimate for cost function indicated a positive relationship at 1 % significant level for fertilizer, seed and hired labour. Also, parameters of estimate for production function indicated positive relationship at 1 % significant level for fertilizer and family labour. Mean economic efficiency was 0.90. This work however recommended a 10 % improvement on the farmers' economic efficiency level by adopting the recommended management practices for maize production.

Biographie de l'auteur

Mrs. Obidi holds her B. Tech in Agricultural Economics and Extension, and MSc. in Agricultural Economics from the Federal University of Technology, Yola. She is the Ag.Director of Finance with Agro Professional Care Foundation Yola (NGO), Nigeria. Nkiru is happily married to Mr. Osita Obidi and blessed with 3 children.

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Éditeur
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Date d'édition
2011
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3846500623
ISBN 13 
9783846500620
Reliure
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Nombre de pages
92
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