Abstract
This study analysis the profitability and management practices among poultry farmers in Yola metropolis of Adamawa State, Nigeria. The objectives of the Study were to: identify and describe the socio-economic characteristics of Poultry farmers in Yola metropolis, determine the costs of inputs and output returns, determine the resource use efficiency and to identify the major constraints of poultry farmers in the study area. Data were obtained from 75 purposively selected poultry farmers. The result of the study shows that majority of poultry farmers are within the age group of 31-50 years; 69% had no formal training in poultry and about 52% were female farmers. The gross margin per farmers shows N1719.43, and net farm income of N1713.43k, which gives the gross margin per Naira invested of N2.14 and net farm income per Naira invested of N2.12. This shows poultry production is profitable. The study recommends the formation of poultry farmers association, so as to source more funds from financial institutions, government agencies at lower interest rate, adequate, reliable, affordable and constant feed, water, stable market and electricity supply to its members. The major constraints includes: high input costs, unstable market, power supply, diseases, loans, government assistance and to lack of poultry management techniques in the study area. KEY WORD: Profitability analysis, management practices, poultry farmers.
Highlights
Poultry are birds that are kept on farms for supplying eggs and meat (Dellas, et al 1995)
Socio-economic characteristics of poultry farmers The research shows that the majority of poultry farmers are within the age groups of 31-50 years (64 percent) and 52 farmers (69 percent) had no formal education in poultry production
This study examined the profitability analysis and management practices among poultry farmers in Yola metropolis of Adamawa State of Nigeria
Summary
Poultry are birds that are kept on farms for supplying eggs and meat (Dellas, et al 1995). Poultry production in Nigeria has grown from an aggregate backyard production into a thriving industry since after independence in 1960. It is today one of the major livestock industry which has been contributing both eggs and meat addition to immense potentials towards alleviating the protein shortages in the diet of most Nigerian (Likita, 1999). The potential of the poultry industry in reversing this situation has been recognized in Nigerian agricultural policy objectives. In comparison to other livestock enterprises, poultry (layers and broilers) have the advantage of fast growth rate, high feed conversion efficiency and can be relied upon in the short run for ameliorating the deficit of protein supply in Adamawa State, Nigeria (Oji, 2006)
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