Analysis of technical efficiency of small-scale rain-fed upland rice farmers in north-west agricultural zone of Adamawa State, Nigeria
2007
Shehu, J.F. (Lamurde Local Government, Adamawa State (Nigeria). Agriculture and Natural Resources Dept.) | Mshelia, S.I. (Federal Univ. of Technology, Yola (Nigeria). Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Extension) | Tashikalma, A.K. (Federal Univ. of Technology, Yola (Nigeria). Dept. of Agricultural Economics and Extension)
This study used stochastic frontier production function to investigate the technical efficiency and its determinants for small-scale rain-fed upland rice farmers in North west agricultural zone of Adamawa State, Nigeria. The empirical results indicate that more than 88% of the sampled farmers were found to be more than 80% technically efficient. It was also found that farming experience, household size and level of educational attainment reduces technical inefficiency, while farmers' age increases technical inefficiency. Policies that would encourage active youth participation in rice production should be pursued. Also, improved farmer's educational status through adult education and literacy campaigns would increase efficiency of farmers in the long term.
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