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    Optimization of Rice Production: Case study Rabba in Mokwa Local Government Area Nigeria
    (Department of Mathematics, Modibbo Adama University, 2026-03) Tajudeen O. Aliu; Yisa Elisha; Adediran O. Adeshola; Rasheed O. Ayinla
    This research work aimed at optimizing rice production in Nigeria using linear programming approach. Data were collected from Rabba farm in Mokwa Local Government Area of Niger State. Five varieties of rice namely; Gwali (R1), FARO 44, FARO 68, FARO 61 and Ebangichi commonly grown by the farmers in the community were selected for the work. The computation of results to identify the variety of rice with high and low yield was done with the use of MATLAB. The results revealed that both Gwali (R1) and Faro 68 have the tendency of producing higher yield, followed by FARO 61 and Ebangichi, while FARO 44 produced relatively low yield. The maximum profit attained was #14,510,580.89. Sensitivity analysis was carried out to investigate the impact of change in parameter value (price) on the profit of the variety with lower yield (faro 44). The sensitivity analysis revealed also that faro 44 still has the tendency of producing lower yield, with Faro 68 and Gwali (R1) having the tendency to produce higher yield with no significant change in the profit of the farmers. Sequel to this analysis, farmers in the area are encouraged to grow varieties with tendency of higher yield to enhance maximum production with a view to satisfying the demand for rice in the area, and the country at large.