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VOL. 8, ISSUE 1 (2022)
Profitability of orange fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) (Ipomea batata) production in Kwara State, Nigeria
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Amos Abiodun Olasore, Emmanuel David, Ambrose Asagba, Salihu Yakubu, Abdullahi Mohammed
Abstract
This study analyzed the profitability of OFSP production in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling method was used to collect data from 120 OFSP farmers. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, linear regression and Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC). Results of the study showed that OFSP farmers (51.67%) in the study area were active and experienced in OFSP production. Most of the OFSP farmers (88.33%) predominantly cultivated on ridges with an average yield of 5.20 tonnes/ha. More so, 84.17% hired labour for cultivation and 90% used personal savings for OFSP farming Orange flesh sweet potato is relatively profitable with estimated profit of ₦30,720/ha. Land, labour, agrochemicals, and seeds had positive effect on profit realized from OFSP production. However, low consumer preference and high cost of labour were most serious constraints to OFSP production. Finally, it was recommended that OFSP farmers should strengthen their social capital by forming cooperative groups to combat the constraints faced and enjoy the benefit of economies of scale. Strategies that lower the costs of production should be vigorously pursued to enhance better profitability.
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Pages:31-36
How to cite this article:
Amos Abiodun Olasore, Emmanuel David, Ambrose Asagba, Salihu Yakubu, Abdullahi Mohammed "Profitability of orange fleshed sweetpotato (OFSP) (<em>Ipomea batata</em>) production in Kwara State, Nigeria ". International Journal of Commerce and Management Research, Vol 8, Issue 1, 2022, Pages 31-36
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