Resource-Use Efficiency in Small-Holder Broiler Production in Oshimili North
Local Government Area, Delta State
Abstract:
Resource-use efficiency among small-holder broiler farmers in
Oshimili North Local Government Area of Delta State was examined. Primary data
collected with structured questionnaire from randomly selected 100 respondents,
were analyzed using appropriate statistics. The result revealed that small-holder
broiler farming was profitable in the study area. Feed cost was dominant consisting
of about 35.05% of total cost and about 37.70% of total variable cost of production.
Labour and day-old chicks had inverse relationship with broiler output while
medication though not significant and quantity of feed had positive influence
on broiler output. Efficiency estimates showed that farmers in the area were
generally inefficient in the use of resources while the most significant constraint
facing these farmers was inadequate finance with a mean score of 2.60. In order
to increase output and profitability as well as promote efficient utilization
of resources in broiler production, government should as a matter of policy
address the intractable problem of lack of access to farm credit by small-holder
farmers, provide guaranteed funds at affordable interest rate and capture the
significant factors affecting broiler production.
How to cite this article
S.I. Ukwuaba and O.E. Inoni, 2012. Resource-Use Efficiency in Small-Holder Broiler Production in Oshimili North
Local Government Area, Delta State. International Journal of Poultry Science, 11: 700-705.
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