Journal of Animal and Plant Sciences

J. Anim. Plant Sci. [ISSN 2071 - 7024]

Volume 9 (3): 1187 -1191. Published February 28, 2011.

Determinants of farm productivity among smallholder rice farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

1B.N. Mbam and 2 H.O. Edeh

1. Department of Agricultural Economics, Management and Extension, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki
2. Associate Research Fellow, African Institute for Applied Economics (AIAE) Enugu.
Corresponding Author e-mail: hyaedeh@yahoo.com

Keywords: Farm productivity, Smallholder, Rice farmers, Ayamelum L.G.A of Anambra State

SUMMARY

The determinants of farm productivity among small-holder rice farmers in Ayamelum local government area of Anambra State were examined. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 120 randomly selected rice farmers. Results showed that the majority of the respondents had productivity level of between 2.1Kg/N and 3.0Kg/N (NB: N1=0.0065 US Dollar*) with the respondents having a mean productivity level of 2.92Kg/N. The log-linear functional form gave the best line of fit. R2 value was 58% and statistically significant at 5% level. Farm size, cost of labour and frequency of extension visit were negatively related to farmers productivity levels. While years of education, fertilizer and use of improved variety were positively significant (p=0.05). Farmer education and the provision of credits in the form of improved rice varieties and fertilizer, especially through private sector participation were recommended.

 

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