Economic analysis of okra production: a case of ivo local government area of Ebonyi state

Type Journal Article - Nigerian Journal of Agriculture, Food and Environment
Title Economic analysis of okra production: a case of ivo local government area of Ebonyi state
Author(s)
Volume 6
Issue 1-2
Publication (Day/Month/Year) 2010
Page numbers 99-103
URL http://www.njafe.org/currentIssueP2/16EdetEtim.pdf
Abstract
This study was carried out to examine the economic analysis of okra production in Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi
State. To achieve this, the inputs-output relationship, cost and returns and the constraints of okra production in the study area
were pursued. A total of 80 okra farmers in Ivo Local Government Area were sampled using multistage technique. A set of
structured questionnaire was used for data collection. The data obtained was analyzed using multiple regression analysis,
profit analysis and descriptive statistics. The result of the multiple regression analysis shows that quantity of seeds, labour,
land, educational level and farmers experience affected okra production directly in the study area. Profit analysis shows that
okra production is profitable in the area with an average profit of N35,781.7 per hectare. The major constraints that affected
okra production were insect and disease attack, bad roads, lack of storage facilities, lack of improved varieties of seeds,
insufficient capital, lack of Extension Agents visit and lack of government assistant. Recommendations include regular
Extension Agent visit and government assistance to okra farmers.

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