AKSU Journal of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Rural Development
ISSN(Online): 2736-0040 ISSN(Print): 2695-1975
ISSN(Online): 2736-0040 ISSN(Print): 2695-1975
Abstract
This study examined the economics of yam production in Delta State, Nigeria. Four local government areas
(Ika North-East, Aniocha North, Oshimilli Norh and Oshimilli South) were purposively selected where
intensive yam cultivation is carried out. A multi stage sampling procedure was adopted in selecting128
respondents that were interviewed. Descriptive statistics, budgetary analysis and regression analysis were
used to analyze data. Result revealed that majority of respondents were males (60.9%) who were mostly
married (46.1%) with a mean age, educational attainment, farming experience and household size of 33
years, 12 years, 6.8 years and 8 persons, respectively. Findings further revealed a total cost and total
revenue of 213, 152,000 and 224,000,000 with a Gross margin and Net farm income of 49,248,000 and
10,848,000 respectively. The estimated benefit - cost ratio was ₦1.05k. Result of the regression analysis
shows that the significant determinants of yam production were age, household size, level of education,
farming experience and farm size. The major constraints faced by yam farmers were high cost of
transportation, insecurity of farmers and lack of good road networks in the study area.