Abstract
The production of groundnut pod and haulm is one way of addressing the challenge of scarcity of livestock feed as well as improving the incomes of small-scale farmers. This study examines the revenue associated with groundnut pod and haulm production, using data obtained from 253 participating farmers. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results showed that average haulm yield ranged from 551 to 1,364 kg ha-1 while the average pod yield varied from 1,208 to 1,580 kg ha-1. Revenue obtained from sales of haulm and grain was sensitive to price movements and differed significantly across locations and from season to season. The average revenue from haulm was lowest at US $75.8 ha-1 in October to December and highest at US $215.7 ha-1 in July to September. Similarly, the average revenue from the sales of pod was lowest at US $447.6 ha-1 in October to December and highest at US $616.3 ha-1 in July to September. The study concludes that groundnut varieties that combine high haulm and high pod yields are desirable for farmers’ livelihood and should be made readily available. Key words: Groundnut, pod, haulm, yield, revenue.
Highlights
Livestock production contributes to the nutritional security and socioeconomic development of Nigeria
The findings from this study shows that groundnut farmers in addition to making a lot of revenue from in-shell pod, make significant amount of money from the haulm sales
In addition to the grains which provide both food and cash for farmers, groundnut haulms are a source of feed for livestock
Summary
Livestock production contributes to the nutritional security and socioeconomic development of Nigeria. In this production system, livestock are raised on natural pasture and water resources and is characterized by seasonal movement of livestock by herders in response to changes and availability of these resources (Sitters et al, 2009). Fodder production is viewed as an important intervention for boosting livestock production due to their relatively low cost and high crude protein content
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