The Impact of Yam Value Chain on Profitability in Kwara State, Nigeria
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2023-10
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Competitive Agricultural Industry: Policies, Designs and Infrastructure
Abstract
The study was carried out to analyse the Profitability of Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) production across
wet and dry seasons in Jigawa State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedures were used for the selection
of the respondents. A total of 124 farmers, and 20 key informants were interviewed. Primary data were
collected using structured questionnaires and checklist. The data collected were analysed using Net
Return Income model. The results revealed that Watermelon production enterprise in the State produce
an average Watermelon yield of 17,195.53kg/ha and 25,625.87Kg/ha obtained in both wet and dry
seasons respectively. The result further revealed that Watermelon production enterprise was a profitable
venture with the dry season farmers obtaining a higher Net farm income of ₦535,760.6810/ha as against
₦292,493.22/ha obtained by the farmers during dry and wet seasons respectively. Furthermore, the study
revealed that higher returns for Naira invested was more in dry season (₦4.13) than the wet season
(₦2.18). The study recommends the establishment of processing firms, research and access to credit as
the remedies suggested for the various constraints identified.