Profitability analysis of poultry egg production and marketing in Southern zone of Plateau State, Nigeria

Data from a survey in Southern zone of Plateau State was used to assess profitability of egg production and marketing in five markets of Southern Plateau. Primary data was obtained by means of personal interview through the use of a well-structured questionnaire administered to 20 individuals in each of the five markets (Langtang market, Shendam (Nshar) market, Namu market, Garkawa market and Mabudi market). The socio-economic characteristic of the respondents shows that most of them were experienced in the business and were mostly females (96%). The estimated Gini coefficient was 0.81296 which implies that there is a high level of inequality in the production and sole revenue of the respondents. While the gross margin reveals that marketing of eggs in the study area is profitable with gross margin per seller as N12, 029.50 and the benefit cost ratio also reveals that egg marketing is viable in the study area as N10, 799.50 per seller. It is therefore recommended as a means of gainful employment and mitigation to urban migration.

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Benefit Cost Analysis of Different Rice Varieties in Kapilvastu District, Nepal

International Journal of Applied Sciences and Biotechnology ◽

10.3126/ijasbt.v7i2.24210 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 7 (2) ◽

pp. 222-226

Author(s):

Sundar Sapkota ◽

Sanjib Sapkota

Keyword(s):

Rice Variety ◽

Household Survey ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Rice Varieties ◽

Benefit Cost Analysis ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Mountainous Regions ◽

Benefit Cost

Rice is an annual plant belongs to family Poaceae. It is the major staple food crop of Nepal and can be grown from plain to mountainous regions of Nepal. The crop varieties differ from each other in terms of production cost, gross return and gross margin. The objective of this study was to analyze benefit cost ratio for production of different rice varieties. The study was carried out in Kapilvastu district of Nepal in 2018. A sample size of 120 respondents were selected randomly. Four different rice varieties: Gorakhnath, Radha-4, Ramdhan, and Sawa were used for the study. The primary data were collected through household survey using interview schedule. The data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences and Microsoft Excel. The average cost of production was amounted to NRs. 77,100/ha for all four rice varieties. Sawa variety had the highest gross return (NRs. 1,01,212.5/ha). The benefit cost ratio was observed highest for Sawa (1.312) and lowest for Radha-4 variety (1.005). Sawa is the most economic rice variety in terms of gross and net production in the study area. The findings will help farmers to choose and cultivate rice variety with greater profitability. It is recommended that concerned authorities should give emphasis on subsidies, farmers training and ensuring floor price of rice. Int. J. Appl. Sci. Biotechnol. Vol 7(2): 222-226

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Economic analysis of mushroom enterprise in Chitwan district, Nepal

Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science ◽

10.26832/24566632.2021.060401 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (4) ◽

pp. 408-415

Author(s):

Ranju Acharya ◽

Ujjwal Tiwari

Keyword(s):

Economic Analysis ◽

Group Discussion ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Regression Function ◽

Climatic Conditions ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Market Demand ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio

The majority of the population (66%) in-country “Nepal” are engaged in agriculture. However, domestic production finds it difficult to meet the annual demand of the people. Hence, people are moving from subsistence agriculture to embrace mushroom farming. This study focuses on economic analysis and analysis of the present status of mushroom farming and enterprise in this country. The study was conducted in the land area of Kalika Municipality and Bharatpur Metropolitan City. 30 mushroom farmers with two huts and at least three years of experience were selected from the study area. The primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews with the farmers, focus group discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews (KII). The secondary data was collected through various published articles and documents. The data analysis was done using basic statistics and a regression function. The benefit-cost ratio is 2.54 and a high gross margin is NRs.490,876.65 per kattha per year. The return to scale (RTS) is 0.80. Five marketing channels are present among which wholesalers and local collectors contributed the highest percentage of the share. However, the dominance of the intermediaries, timely unavailability of inputs, price fluctuation, disease and pest infestation were the major constraints. Disease and pest control, formation of the producer organization, improvised cultivation practices, timely and affordable availability of quality can be the major solution measures. Whereas, suitable climatic conditions, high productivity and growing market demand are the strengths of mushroom production in this study area. Mushroom farming is found to be a profitable business concerning competitive and comparative markets.

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Production of Sonali chicken in selected areas of Gazipur district - an economic study

Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science ◽

10.3329/bjas.v43i1.19386 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 43 (1) ◽

pp. 56-61

Author(s):

MT Uddin ◽

SJ Mitu ◽

IA Begum

Keyword(s):

Resource Use ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Resource Use Efficiency ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Marginal Value ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Electricity Cost ◽

Net Returns ◽

Use Efficiency

This study attempts to conduct an economic analysis and resource use efficiency for Sonali chicken production covering five villages of Sadar Upazila under Gazipur district. Primary data were collected from 60 purposively selected Sonali chicken rearers for this study. Descriptive and functional analysis were employed to achieve the objectives of the study. The major findings of the study are that total cost for 1000 birds were estimated at Tk. 120613 per batch. Average gross margin and average net returns for 1000 birds was calculated at Tk. 57240 and Tk. 52059 per batch. An average gross return for 1000 birds was estimated at Tk. 172672 per batch. Benefit cost ratio was found 1.4 for Sonali chicken production. Labour, veterinary and medicine and electricity cost had positive and significant impact on Sonali chicken production. Resource use efficiency was calculated by the ratio of marginal value product and marginal factor cost. Finally, the study also identified some of the major problems associated with Sonali chicken farming and suggested some possible steps for overcoming these problems.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v43i1.19386 Bang. J. Anim. Sci. 2014. 43 (1): 56-61

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Profitability analysis of papaya cultivation in some selected areas of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Journal of Agricultural Research ◽

10.3329/bjar.v44i1.40936 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 44 (1) ◽

pp. 115-126

Author(s):

MI Kaysar ◽

MS Hoq ◽

MW Islam ◽

MS Islam ◽

MT Islam

Keyword(s):

Plant Protection ◽

Weather Condition ◽

Viral Disease ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Profitability Analysis ◽

Adverse Weather Condition ◽

Adverse Weather ◽

Human Labour

The study was conducted to depict the overall economics of papaya cultivation in four districts namely Tangail, Jashore, Bandarban and Rajshahi. The objectives of the study were to examine the cost structure, resource use productivities, profitability and the problems of papaya production. A total of 152 farmers taking 38 from each district were selected randomly. Data were collected through a pre-tested interview schedule during January-March, 2017. The per hectare use of human labour, plant protection, manures and fertilizer were found to be maximum at Jashore whereas, the per hectare use of saplings was found to be maximum at Tangail district. The per hectare cost of cultivation of papaya was high at Jossere (365405) followed by Tangail (Tk.334261), Rajshahi (Tk.319754), and Bandarban (Tk. 272664). The average per hectare yield were maximum at Jossere (62MT) followed by Rajshahi (55MT), Tangail (54MT) and Bandarban (52MT). Per hectare gross margin was the highest at Tangail (Tk. 802797) followed by Bandarban (Tk. 658441), Jashore (Tk. 536346) and Rajshahi (Tk.471298). Per hectare net return was highest at Tangail (Tk.633738) followed by Bandarban (Tk.507335), Jossere (Tk.346594) and Rajshahi (Tk.302747). The overall benefit cost ratio was 2.39 which indicates papaya cultivation was profitable in Bangladesh. The yield of papaya would increase by 0.0407, 0.125, 00.0627, 0.0863 and 0.3785 % if papaya farmers apply 1% additional human labour, seedlings/saplings, fertilizer, improved variety, and dummy for loamy soil. Attacks on viral disease, adverse weather condition, non-availability of reliable seed, lack of irrigation facilities, lack of technical knowledge and problems in marketing of papaya were the major constraints of papaya cultivation in the study areas. Bangladesh J. Agril. Res. 44(1): 115-126, March 2019

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Profitability and Risk Analysis of Catfish Farming Breeding Business in Sleman District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta

Journal of Economics and Business ◽

10.31014/aior.1992.04.03.386 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 4 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Hasa Nurrohim KP ◽

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Hani Subagio ◽

Shinta Heru Satoto

Keyword(s):

Risk Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Production Costs ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Fixed Costs ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Income Risk ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Profitability Analysis ◽

Internal And External Factors

This study aims to analyze the profitability and risk of the catfish breeding business in the catfish farmer group in Sleman district, Sleman district, Yogyakarta. Respondents were selected using the census method because the number of population members was less than 30 people. The results of the profitability analysis using the Expense Structure Ratio (ESR), show that the ESR is 0.041, which means that the fixed costs used in production are 4.1% of the total cost. Benefit Cost Ratio (BCR) of 1.304 which shows that every 1 Rupiah in catfish farming investment will generate a profit of 30.4%. The results of the Gross Margin Ratio of 0.265 indicate that the breeding cultivation business provides a gross margin of 26.5% of the remaining income after paying direct costs related to production. From the results of the risk analysis, it was found that the income risk opportunities faced were 14.4% in each harvest season, the magnitude of the risk opportunities due to the increase in feed prices was 5.55%, and the risk of loss due to production fluctuations was 0.28. This study recommends that catfish farming farmers need to ensure the expenditure of production costs and strive to overcome risks both from internal and external factors.

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Yield estimation and profitability of cotton production in Northern Nigeria

Journal of Agricultural and Crop Research ◽

10.33495/jacr_v8i10.20.188 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 8 (10) ◽

pp. 215-220

Author(s):

Samuel Adeoti ◽

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Adedamola Ajayi ◽

Moses Agunbiade ◽

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...

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Local Governments ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Maximum Output ◽

Northern Nigeria ◽

Cotton Production ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Cotton Farmers

The study estimated the yield and profitability of cotton production in northern Nigeria. Primary data were used for the study using a well-structured questionnaire and experimental plots. Data were collected on the cost of inputs, price and quantity of output as well as constraints facing the enterprise. Crop cut experiment was used to estimate the yield per hectare during a given cultivation cycle. The budgetary technique was used to estimate cost and returns to cotton production and Likert scale was used to identify and rank the constraints facing the enterprise. Random Sampling was employed to select eleven cotton farmers from Anka, Maru and Talata-mafara Local Government Areas to have a sum of thirty-three respondents from which one respondent from each of the three local governments volunteered to host the experimental plot for the crop cut. These selections were done based on their prominence in cotton production. The average estimated quantity of the three plots located in the three local government gives an estimated value of 1183 kg/ha. The study showed that cotton production is profitable with a gross margin of ₦40 while the profit index and benefit-cost ratio were 0.12 and 1.13 respectively. Major constraints facing the production of cotton were insufficient funding, poor/unstable pricing, high cost of inputs, policy summersault, poor linkage with off-takers and pest and diseases. This study recommends that governments at all levels should provide loans with no or very low interest for the farmers to solve the problem of funds and put in place policy measures aimed at regulating the price of cotton to establish a good marketing system. There is a need for research institutes to develop more high yielding cotton seeds for cotton farmers to increase yield for more profit. Cotton farmers need to be introduced to new techniques and innovations for maximum output, hence a need for more extension services. Keywords: Cotton production, crop cut experiment, profitability.

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Profitability and Risk Analysis of Catfish Farming Breeding Business in Sleman District, Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta

10.31219/osf.io/24g5y ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Hasa Nurrohim ◽

Hani Subagio ◽

Shinta Heru Satoto

Keyword(s):

Risk Analysis ◽

Cost Benefit ◽

Production Costs ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Fixed Costs ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Income Risk ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Profitability Analysis ◽

Internal And External Factors

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PROFITABILITY ANALYSIS AND DETERMINANTS OF GROUNDNUT (Arachis hypogea) PRODUCTION IN DAMBATTA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Open Journal of Agricultural Science (ISSN: 2734-214X) ◽

10.52417/ojas.v1i1.91 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 31-39

Author(s):

C. G. Onuwa ◽

S. S. Mailumo ◽

S. Y. Muhammed

Keyword(s):

Local Government ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

Local Government Area ◽

Farm Size ◽

Farm Income ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Arachis Hypogea ◽

Profitability Analysis

This study analyzed the profitability and determinants of groundnut production in Dambatta Local Government Area of Kano state. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in collecting data from eighty (80) respondents in the study area. The data generated were analyzed using descriptive statistics, farm budgeting model and regression analysis. The results revealed that the gross margin and net farm income of the farmers were N71400/ha and N59400/ha respectively. Also, the fixed and operating ratios were estimated at 0.1 and 0.41 respectively, while the benefit- cost ratio was N1.98. The coefficient of multiple determination (R2) was 0.739, implying that about 74% of the variation in the output of groundnut was accounted for by the explanatory variable inputs in the regression model. The regression coefficients of Farm size(X1) and Credit(X6) were positive and statistically significant at (p< 0.01), labour (X2) and Agrochemical(X5) were also positive and statistically significant at (p< 0.1), while Fertilizer(X4) was also positive and statistically significant at (p<0.05). The major constraints associated with groundnut production in the study area include; inadequate capital (86%), high cost of production inputs (83%) and lack of access to agricultural credit (78%). The study recommended that if these constraints are adequately tackled the productivity and profitability of the groundnut farmers will significantly improve. Onuwa, C. G. | Department of Agricultural Extension and Management, Federal College of Forestry, Jos, Plateau state, Nigeria

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CULTURAL PRACTICE AND PROFITABILITY OF RICE-CUM-FISH CULTURE IN A SELECTED AREA OF BANGLADESH

IDC International Journal ◽

10.47211/idcij.2021.v08i03.019 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

Author(s):

Mohammad Ataur rahman ◽

Most. Mahmuda akter ◽

Mohammad Shahidul islam

Keyword(s):

Paddy Field ◽

Structured Interview ◽

Cultural Practice ◽

Fish Culture ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Profitability Analysis ◽

Socioeconomic Analysis ◽

Good Quality Seed

The rice-cum-fish culture is an integrated farming system in which, rice is the main enterprise and fish production is taken as additional means to secure extra income. The present study was designed to identify the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents, cultural practices, profitability and problems and constraints faced by the rice-cum-fish farmers. Sherpur district was selected for the study on the basis of extensive cultivation of rice-cum-fish culture. The simple random sampling technique was used for primary data collection from 40 rice-cum-fish farmers through semi-structured interview schedule. Both tabular and functional analyses were used to analyze the collected data. Socioeconomic analysis showed that 37.5% of the respondents were aged between 41-50 years, 12.5% of the respondents were illiterate, 55.7% respondent’s primary occupation was agriculture and 50% of the household annual income was between Tk. 150000-250000. The study also showed that about 42.5% of farmers have their own plot, 62.5% of farmers cultured fish in the paddy field commercially, 55% farmers were engaged with monoculture, 47.5% of the respondents collected their fingerling from private hatcheries, monosex tilapia was mainly cultured in the paddy field and 70% respondents used ready feed for feeding. The profitability analysis showed that per hectare gross return, net return, and gross margin was found to be Tk. 355180, Tk. 230879, Tk. 246179, respectively. Undiscounted benefit- cost ratio was found to be 2.86. The study also identified some of the problems and constraints associated with rice-cum-fish culture. About 97.5% and 95% of the respondents replied that lack of good quality seed and fingerling and lack of extension services were their main problems, respectively. Rice-cum-fish farming is the new option for rural people to improve their livelihood. Government and other concern organizations should take necessary steps to improve the rice-cum-fish cul

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Profitability analysis of winter vegetables production in a selected area of narshingdi district in Bangladesh

Progressive Agriculture ◽

10.3329/pa.v25i0.24080 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 25 ◽

pp. 47-53 ◽

Cited By ~ 1

Author(s):

NY Chowdhuri ◽

S Haque ◽

SA Shammi ◽

A Jannat ◽

PR Sannyashi

Keyword(s):

Production Cost ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Value Addition ◽

Gross Margin ◽

Net Return ◽

Benefit Cost Ratio ◽

Net Returns ◽

Profitability Analysis ◽

Winter Vegetables ◽

Benefit Cost

The present study was designed to analyze the production, cost, return and profitability of three winter vegetables (brinjal, country bean and cabbage) production of three villages ofNarshingdi District in Bangladesh. To achieve the objectives, data were collected from 60 farmers. The sample farmers were selected through purposive sampling technique.The major findings of the study were: among the winter vegetables, cabbage production was more profitable. Per hectare profitability of growing vegetables from the viewpoints of individual farmers was measured in terms of gross return, gross margin and value addition. Per hectare gross costs of brinjal, country bean and cabbage production were Tk. 241277, Tk. 162337 and Tk. 204152 respectively, and per hectare average yields of brinjal, country bean and cabbage were estimated at 24175 kg/ha 15774 kg/ha, and 24707 kg/ha, respectively. Per hectare gross returns of brinjal, country bean and cabbage were Tk. 483500, Tk. 347028 and Tk. 494140, respectively. Per hectare net returns of brinjal, country bean and cabbage were Tk. 242223, Tk. 184691, and Tk. 289988, respectively. It shows that cost of production per hectare was higher for brinjal than for cabbage and country bean. The study also shows that per hectare yield, gross returns, gross margin, net return and benefit cost ratio of cabbage were higher than those of country bean and brinjal. Therefore, it is clear that cabbage production was most profitable among the three crops.Progress. Agric. 2014. 25: 47-53

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