Vol. 11(1), pp. 1-6, April 2023
https://doi.org/10.14662/arjasr2023025
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ISSN: 2360-7874
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Research paper

The Effect of Rural Social Infrastructure on Productivity and Profitability of Crop Production. A Case Study of Cassava Farmers in Edo State, Nigeria

 

1Eweka, K.I and2 Egbedion, J

 

1&2 Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension Services, University of Benin, PMB 1154, Benin City. Nigeria *Email: 1kayuze95@gmail.com Tel: 08056436807; 07011148147

 

Accepted 24 April 2023

Abstract

The dearth of infrastructural facilities in rural communities continues to impede on agricultural productivity, thereby complicating income generation and profitability of the rural farmers. This study examined the effect of rural infrastructures provided by CSDP in rural communities on the productivity and profitability of cassava farmers in Edo State, Nigeria. The data used in the study were obtained from a cross-sectional survey of cassava farmers in the state. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 479 farmers for this study. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis, profitability ratios, productivity ratios and t-test statistics were used to test for significant difference. The study showed that Land productivity and labour productivity were significant (p<0.05). The net farm income per hectare was significant at p>0.05 level. The finding of the study showed that rural infrastructure was not only beneficial to the cassava farmers but also improved on their productivity and profitability. It is therefore recommended that social infrastructures such as healthcare centres and boreholes should be built more in farming communities as these increases the efficiency of the farmers and also improved on their profitability

 

Key words: Rural infrastructure, Healthcare centres, boreholes, Profitability, Productivity, Communities, Cassava, Social Development

 

How to cite this article (APA Style): Eweka, K.I., Egbedion, J. (2023). The Effect of Rural Social Infrastructure on Productivity and Profitability of Crop Production. A Case Study of Cassava Farmers in Edo State, Nigeria. Acad. Res. J. Agri. Sci. Res. 11(1): 1-6