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Socio-economic evaluation and technical efficiency of soybean (Glycine max) production in north west, Nigeria: A parametric approach

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Last updated: 25 Dec 2024

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Agricultural economics and extension

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This study examined the socio-economic evaluation and technical efficiency (TE) of soybean (Glycine max) production in North West, Nigeria: a parametric approach. The multistage method of sampling was employed. A sample size totaling 160 soybean farmers was selected. Primary data sources were collected through a well-designed and properly structured questionnaire. The questionnaire was subjected to a validity and reliability test. Data were analyzed using descriptive or summary statistics and the stochastic production efficiency frontier model (SPEFM). The result shows that the mean age of soybean farmers is 46 years. The soybean farmers are literate and attend formal education with an average of 12 years in school. The soybean production is profitable, with an estimated GM (Gross Margin) and NFI (Net Farm Income) of 899,237.80 Naira and 824 468.22 Naira, respectively. The GMR (Gross Margin Ratio) and RORI (Rate of Return on Investment) were calculated at 0.583 and 1.15, respectively. The significant factors influencing TE of soybean production are fertilizer, seed, farm size, labor, and agrochemicals. The significant socio-economic factors increasing the technical efficiency (TE) of soybean production include household size, age, years of experience, level of education, members of cooperatives, and number of extension contacts. The mean TE score of soybean farmers is 53.77%, leaving a gap of 46.23% for improvement. The major constraints soybean farmers face include a lack of improved seeds (1st) and a lack of credit (2nd). The study recommends making credit facilities at single-digit interest rates available for soybean farmers.

DOI

10.21608/svuijas.2024.287999.1368

Keywords

Technical efficiency, Soybean Production, parametric approach, North West, Nigeria

Authors

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O.O.

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Alabi

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Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, PMB 117 Gwagwalada-Abuja, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.

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omotayoalabi@yahoo.com

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Abuja

Orcid

0000-0002-8395-9775

First Name

I.

Last Name

Maharazu

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Department of Agricultural-Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Kaduna State University (KASU), Kaduna State, Nigeria.

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maharazu_ibrahim@kasu.edu.ng

City

Kaduna State

Orcid

0000-0002-0968-6112

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J.S.

Last Name

Aluwong

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-

Affiliation

Department of Agricultural-Extension and Management, School of Agricultural Technology, Nuhu Bamali Polytechnic, Zaria, Samaru Kataf Campus, Kaduna State, Nigeria.

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jeremiahaluwong1@gmail.com

City

Kaduna State

Orcid

0000-0001-8462-538X

First Name

P.A.

Last Name

Atteh

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-

Affiliation

Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, Federal University of Lafia, PMB 146 Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

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akinatteh2016@gmail.com

City

Nasarawa State

Orcid

0000-0006-2030-8514

First Name

A.

Last Name

Obida

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Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Agriculture, Zuru, Kebbi State, Nigeria

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obidaaustin@gmail.com

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Kebbi State

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0009-0003-8975-0691

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6

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3

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45933

Issue Date

2024-07-01

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2024-05-14

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2024-07-13

Page Start

36

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46

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2636-3801

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2636-381X

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1,132

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SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences

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https://svuijas.journals.ekb.eg/

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Socio-economic evaluation and technical efficiency of soybean (Glycine max) production in north west, Nigeria: A parametric approach

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25 Dec 2024