scholarly journals Comparative analysis of the profitability of rice production systems in Kwara State, Nigeria

Agrosearch ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-101
Author(s):  
W.O. Oloyede ◽  
A. Muhammad-Lawal ◽  
K.B. Amolegbe ◽  
I.L. Olaghere ◽  
I.A. Joseph
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Multinomial Logistic Regression ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Gross Margins ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study describes the socioeconomic characteristics of rice farmers, identifies the production system used by the farmers, compares the profitability of rice production systems, identifies the factors influencing the choice of production systems among the farmers as well as the constraints to rice production systems. A three-stage random sampling procedure was used to select 120 rice farmers on whom a set structured questionnaire was administered. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression model. Results show that 48.3%, 35% and 16.7% of the farmers cultivate rice using the upland, lowland and the combined production systems respectively. The findings also reveal variability in yield, profit and income across the rice production systems. The gross margins for lowland, upland and combined rice production systems were N65,735.73, N67,900.89 and N78,015.57 per hectare respectively. The factors that influenced the choice of upland production system relative to combined production system were age, household size, farming years and extension visits while the factors that influenced the choice for combined rice production system relative to lowland rice production system was income. Inadequate finance to purchase inputs, problem of pests and diseases, and unfavorable climatic conditions are the constraints faced by rice farmers in the upland, lowland and combined production systems. The combined production systems had the highest return per hectare. Therefore, the study recommends that farmers should be encouraged to choose the combined rice production system for optimum profitability of rice production.

An economic case study of entire male grain-fed beef from a north-western Queensland production system

2011 ◽  
Vol 51 (6) ◽  
pp. 570 ◽  
Author(s):  
S. A. Wainewright ◽  
A. J. Parker ◽  
W. E. Holmes ◽  
H. Zerby ◽  
L. A. Fitzpatrick
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Economic Losses ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Market Prices ◽  
System A ◽  
Study Evaluation ◽  
Gross Margins ◽  
North Western

Assessing the differences in gross margins for a north-western Queensland beef-production system was undertaken using herd-budgeting software. The analysis reviewed the viability of producing beef for the domestic market from either a steer or bull production system. A hypothetical herd of 1200 breeders was created for the case study evaluation. An integrated beef production system from breeding to feedlot finishing was found to be less profitable for bull beef production than for steers at the current market prices. Although bull production was more profitable than steer production during the feedlot phase, the production of bulls in this phase failed to compensate for the earlier economic losses in the weaning phase of –AU$24.04 per adult equivalent for bulls. During the feedlot phase, bull production systems had lower break-even sale prices than did steer production systems. In reviewing two pricing scenarios for bulls, it was found that marketing bulls at the same price as steers was the most profitable production system. We conclude that the production of bull beef from a north-western Queensland production system can be profitable only if bulls can be sold without discount relative to steers.

Rice farm income diversification in Ghana and implications on household consumption expenditure

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Bismark Amfo ◽  
James Osei Mensah ◽  
Ernest Baba Ali ◽  
Gilbert Dagunga ◽  
Seth Etuah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Crop Diversification ◽  
Consumption Expenditure ◽  
Income Diversification ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Rice Farmers

PurposeThis study investigates implications of crop and income diversifications on consumption expenditure (welfare) of rice-producing households in Ghana. It further compares diversification by three rice production systems: two-season rain-fed, two-season irrigated and one-season rain-fed rice production.Design/methodology/approachPrimary data were sourced from 225 rice farmers. Margalef index and three-stage least-squares were employed.FindingsMajority of rice-farming households in Ghana diversify livelihoods. The extent of livelihood diversification differs among two-season rain-fed, two-season irrigated and one-season rain-fed rice-producing households. Credit, distance to district capitals, production purpose and number of farming seasons influence crop and income diversifications, and consumption expenditure of rice-producing households. While crop diversification reduces consumption expenditure, income diversification increases it. Crop and income diversifications positively influence each other. Consumption expenditure reduces crop diversification but increases income diversification.Practical implicationsPolicy should be directed towards the promotion of more livelihood activities to boost rice farmers' welfare. There should be awareness creation and training programmes to enable rice farmers realize different economic activities within and outside the agricultural value chain.Originality/valueCrop and income diversifications were measured as continuous response variables, unlike previous studies that used a binary response variable. The authors established a synergy among crop and income diversifications, and consumption expenditure (welfare). The authors further compared crop and income diversifications by three rice production systems: two-season rain-fed, two-season irrigated and one-season rain-fed rice production systems.

scholarly journals Profitability of rice production in different production systems in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 237-246
Author(s):  
Nneka Chidiebere-Mark ◽  
Donatus Ohajianya ◽  
Polycarp Obasi ◽  
Steve Onyeagocha
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Food Security ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Upland Rice ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Cooperative Groups ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Farming Households

AbstractProfitability of rice production in different production systems in Ebonyi State, Nigeria was evaluated. Rice is critical for food security in Nigeria, hence, farmers need to make appropriate choices of rice production systems to optimize production and ensure an adequate domestic supply. This study used 2015 survey data from rice farming households. Rice farmers in swamp, lowland and upland rice production systems showed variability in profit. Swamp production systems had the highest return per hectare (29.37%) followed by lowland production systems (20.10%) and upland production systems (13.03%). Poor access to production credit and climate change were constraints to rice production in the area. Rice production using the swamp production system is profitable and would ensure increased production and higher returns to the farmers. It is recommended that farmers should form cooperative groups to enable them to pool resources together to boost their production.

scholarly journals Upland rice breeding for drought tolerance (review)

2021 ◽  
pp. 15-22
Author(s):  
P. I. Kostylev ◽  
А. V. Aksenov
Keyword(s):  
Drought Stress ◽  
Drought Tolerance ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Upland Rice ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Direct Selection ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Resistant Varieties ◽  
Grain Productivity ◽  
The Impact

Upland rice grown by rice farmers is having the lowest productivity in the rice production system. Drought stress is the most severe abiotic constraint for upland rice. The improvement of rice productivity in such ecosystems is essential to meet the food security needs of the population. Therefore, the cultivation of drought tolerant rice is becoming an increasingly important task. Numerous minor traits have been proposed to assist plant breeders in their selection, but most of these traits are not used in breeding because they are not practical for breeding purposes, have low heritability, or are not very correlated with grain productivity. There has been shown, that standardization of drought screening improves heritability under stress to the values similar to those obtained for the yields under well-watered conditions. Nowadays there has now been proven that drought-resistant varieties can be developed by direct selection for productivity under stressful conditions. Currently, there have been identified many quantitative trait loci (QTL) of drought tolerance in rice, but only a few of them are suitable for use in marker breeding. However, the identified genes of great drought tolerance can be effectively used in breeding for drought tolerance. The use of molecular markers will improve the efficiency of breeding work. The current review has briefly considered the importance of rice, its various production systems, and the impact of drought stress on rice production. There have been discussed the physiological mechanisms contributing to the maintenance of grain productivity under drought conditions, and there have been analyzed the breeding methods for improvement of drought resistance.

Effect of Land Tenure on the Adoption of Sawah Rice Production System in Nigeria.

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cornelius Idowu ALARIMA ◽  
Adetayo Kazeem AROMOLARAN ◽  
Tsugiyuki MASUNAGA ◽  
Toshiyuki WAKATSUKI
Keyword(s):  
Land Tenure ◽  
Significant Influence ◽  
Production System ◽  
Green Revolution ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Hierarchical Regression ◽  
Regression Analyses ◽  
Significant Variance ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
The Mean

This study examined the effect of land tenure on the adoption of sawah rice production system in Nigeria. Using pre-tested interview guides, data were collected from 124 randomly selected sawah farmers. The results showed that rice farmers were predominantly male, married and had Quranic education, with the mean age of 42.30 years, farm sizes ranged from 0.03 to10 hectares (X = 0.5ha), the mean yield was 4.65 tonnes/ha, and the mean income was $1,041.38 ($1 = N145.00). The hierarchical regression analyses revealed that personal and farming characteristics of farmers accounted for a significant variance in the level of adoption of sawah technology. Also security of land has significant influence on the level of adoption of sawah technology among the farmers. This study revealed the importance of land tenure arrangement to sawah adoption and therefore recommends for an urgent intervention to address land tenure related issues to enhance the prospects of green revolution in Nigeria.

scholarly journals Adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural Practices by Rice Farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (4) ◽  
pp. 20-30
Author(s):  
Nsikak-Abasi Etim ◽  
Nyaudoh Ndaeyo
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Agricultural Practices ◽  
Probit Model ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Agricultural Policies ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Rice Farmers

The rise in population amidst climate change has exerted undue pressure on food production and security. Rice production has also been adversely affected by rising temperature and varying rainfall resulting in reduced productivity. In order to cope with the negative impact of climate change events on rice production, farmers need strengthen and improve their adaptive capacity. Therefore, a study was conducted to empirically estimate the factors affecting the adoption of Climate Smart Agricultural ( CSA) practices in rice production. Multistage sampling procedure was employed to select the representative rice farmers for the study. With the aid of oral interview and questionnaires, information were elicited from 90 farmers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools and univariate probit model. Results revealed that majority ( 62.5 percent) of rice farmers were women, 75 percent were married, 67.5 percent were within economically active age and 85 percent had post primary education. Findings further showed that education level of farmers, family size, farm income and access to information on climate change were positively and directly related to rice farmers willingness to adopt climate smart agricultural practices at 1 percent and 5 percent levels of significance respectively. Result also showed that about 55.85 percent of rice farmers in the study location received information on climate change from village meetings, friends, relatives and other farmers. Agricultural policies that aimed at increasing incomes of rice farmers and creating awareness on climate change will be rational decision.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Rice Farming Practices among Farmers in Ogun and Niger States, Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 92-103
Author(s):  
Ayodeji Motunrayo Omoare ◽  
Wasiu Oyeleke Oyediran
Keyword(s):  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Rice Farming ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Multistage Sampling

The study examined factors affecting rice farming practices of rural farmers in Ogun and Niger States, Nigeria. Three hundred and twenty  respondents were selected through multistage sampling procedure. Frequency distribution, percentages and mean, student’s t-test and regression analysis were used for data. All analysis was done at 5% level of significance. There was a significant difference in the farm practices of the rice farmers in Niger and Ogun States (t = 8.39, p ≤0.05). Factor affecting rice farming practices was determinants of rice production output (β = -0.13, p ≤0.05). There was difference in the farming practices of rice farmers in Ogun and Niger States. Agricultural extension services, particularly, in Ogun State should expedite action in organizing training that can facilitate adoption of better farming practices in order to increase rice production and income generation for the rice farmers, while government and input suppliers should make fertilizers available and affordable. Keywords: factors affecting farming practices; rice production; rural rice farmers;

scholarly journals Sikap dan Tingkat Kepuasan Petani akan Introduksi Varietas Unggul Baru Padi Gogo

2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 511-520
Author(s):  
Chanifah Chanifah ◽  
Dewi Sahara ◽  
Budi Hartoyo
Keyword(s):  
Upland Rice ◽  
Rice Production ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Rice Varieties ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Satisfaction Index ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
Attribute Model

The development of rice irrigated farming is constrained by the conversion of land agricultural to non-agricultural. Therefore, policy to develop upland rice production in dryland and rainfed lowland is increasingly being implemented. Efforts to expand the application of technological innovations as a lever of upland rice production have intensified by introducing new superior varieties of upland rice. This research aims to analyze farmers' attitudes and satisfaction levels with introducing upland rice to attributes based. The location of this research is in Tegalgiri Village, Nogosari District, Boyolali Regency. Primary data were obtained through a survey method of 35 farmers who planted the Rindang 1, Rindang 2, Inpago 10, and Inpago 12 varieties. Farmer attitudes were analyzed using the Fishbein Multi-attribute Model, while farmer satisfaction level was analyzed using the customer satisfaction index (CSI). The results are the attributes "production" and "resistance to pests and diseases" were agronomic performance which was the most essential and primary consideration for farmers in choosing varieties. Farmers have a positive attitude towards the four new superior varieties. The meaning is that farmers want to adopt and plant the new superior varieties of upland rice. Farmers' satisfaction levels are in the "satisfied" to "very satisfied" category of the four new superior varieties. Hopefully, the new superior upland rice varieties that were introduced can be a choice of varieties by farmers.   Keywords: atributtes, farmer’s attitude, satisfaction level, upland rice, superior varieties

scholarly journals Enhancing Seed Health for Organic Vegetable Production Systems: Challenges and Opportunities

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (12) ◽  
pp. 35
Author(s):  
Leopold M. Nyochembeng
Keyword(s):  
Production System ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Health Management ◽  
Organic Production ◽  
Vegetable Production ◽  
Pests And Diseases ◽  
Seed Health ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Organic Vegetable Production ◽  
Seedborne Pathogens

Organic vegetable production is a rapidly expanding segment within the fast growing organic sector of agricultural production. Although pests and diseases remain a challenge in organic production, the growth and expansion of this system is dependent on sustained use of good quality organic seed. Due to the limited supply of organic seed, the National Organic Program (NOP) allows the use of untreated conventional seed in organic production of vegetables and other crops. Conventional seed derives from a high input production system using synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. They also offer many varieties and are readily available at a much lower price compared to organic seed. Organic systems demand cultivars with different characteristics often absent in conventional cultivars, and this need begins with the seed. It is not common practice for farmers to test or sanitize seed before planting. Consequently, the use of such conventional seeds, which may not be well adapted to the low input organic production system, could favor disease susceptibility, establishment of seedborne pathogens especially in vegetables and their subsequent dissemination in the organic production system. Our overall goal is to improve organic vegetable crop health and production in the southeastern U.S. through application of sustainable seed health management and help limit seed borne infections, transmission and dissemination in organic vegetable production fields.

scholarly journals A simple dryland beef production system

1990 ◽  
pp. 129-132
Author(s):  
A.M. Nicol
Keyword(s):  
Growth Rate ◽  
Weight Gain ◽  
Production System ◽  
Production Systems ◽  
Beef Production ◽  
Pasture Production ◽  
Cattle Feed ◽  
Target Animal ◽  
Gross Margins ◽  
Lincoln University

At Lincoln University, a small (3.7 ha) beef unit operates annually with the objective of closely fitting seasonal pasture growth rate to cattle feed demand on Canterbury dryland pasture with no requirement for making or feeding conserved feed. Inputs to this dryland pasture beef production system are kept low. Cattle are not purchased in autumn until the results of a feed budget show that pasture mass plus expected winter pasture growth will meet target animal winter intake. In some years not all cattle are bought at the same time, but the unit is fully stocked (around 6 cattle/ha) by the end of July. Cattle are sold for slaughter progressively from December through February as pasture production ceases to meet animal demands. Grazing methods typically vary from autumn-winter rotations of up to 100 days with weekly block grazing, to 6-paddock rotations of 28-34 days in spring and 2-paddock, 30-day spelling intervals later in the grazing season. The unit-consistently produces each year a carcass weight gain of 500 kg/ha with gross margins of around $400-600/ha representing a utilisation of 100 GJ ME/ha. This performance is consistent with that of other intensive beef production systems. Keywords beef production, dryland, seasonal pasture production

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