Poultry Production In Nigeria Research Articles

Technical Efficiency in Poultry Broiler Production in Umuahia Capital Territory of Abia State, Nigeria.

Evidence had shown that the critical issue in poultry production in Nigeria is that of low production and inefficiency in resource allocation and utilization. This has adversely affected the production and supply chain. This study was designed to measure the level of technical efficiency and its determinants in poultry broiler production in Umuahia Capital Territory of Abia State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 60 poultry broiler farmers from which the input-output data were collected using a structured questionnaire. The estimated stochastic (Cobb-Douglas) frontier production function showed that stock-size, feed intake and labour input were critical variables that affected farmers output at 1.0% risk level respectively. Drugs and medication and depreciation cost were not significant at given levels. The result showed that the estimated farm level technical efficiency ranged from 08% and 97% with a mean of 75%. The socio-economic determinants of technical efficiency were Extension contact, household size, age and educational level. Therefore, to close the protein insufficiency gap, government should motivate Extension Agents to increase the frequency of contact to the farmers and thus, aid in increasing broiler production efficiency. Though the technical efficiency of the poultry broiler farmers is high but they are not fully technically efficient. There is room for efficiency growth

Determinants And Impacts Of Poultry Production Technologies On Productivity Of Farmers In Abia State, Nigeria

The greatest constraints of commercial poultry production in Nigeria and other developing countries are low technology inputs, low productivity, poultry disease, poor breeds of poultry, unbalanced feeding of poultry and low level of education of poultry farmers. The study focused on the determinants and impacts of poultry technologies on productivity of farmers in Abia State, Nigeria. In its approach, random sampling technique was employed with a respondent capacity of 100 poultry farmers comprising both adopters and non – adopters of poultry technologies. Data were collected using structured questionnaire while analytical tools used were multiple regression analysis and paired t –test statistic. The findings showed that age, rearing experience, Total Variable cost, depreciation and household size stood out as the major determinants of productivity while impacts were felt on output, household size, labour used and farm income of the adopters. Intensification of farmer education and training (extension) and family planning campaigns were suggested by the study as a means of consolidating the gains of the impact.Keywords: Poultry technologies, productivity, impacts, determinants

Comments on the sustenance of poultry production in Nigeria, in an era of rising costs of feed ingredients

The prospects of sustaining poultry production in Nigeria during an era of global increases in the prices of feed ingredients were examined. Current challenges of the poultry industry, importance of nutrition in poultry business, sustainable alternatives to poultry feed production and some basic tips for sustainable feeding and feed formulation were examined. The paper argued that practitioners should look inwards for alternative feed ingredients for cheaper formulation of poultry feeds in order to continue producing affordable products for the populace.Keywords: Poultry production, Sustenance, feed ingredient, Nigeria

Chick quality control: a key to sustainable poultry production in Nigeria

Poultry industry is one of the fastest growing segments in the agricultural sector and undoubtedly, it plays an important role in the Nigerian economy. However, the growth of this profitable sub sector is threatened by a number of factors critical among which is the quality of day-old-chicks supplied to farmers. The quality of day-old-chicks has a tremendous effects on the growing pattern and consequently on the final performance of the flock. Therefore, it has become necessary that day-old-chicks supply to farmers should be given proper assessment to determine their quality to reduce financial losses, which could result from purchase of poor quality day-old-chicks. This paper highlights the various methods used for the assessment of day-old-chick's quality and made recommendations for quality control of the products for the sustainability of the poultry industry in Nigeria. Keywords: Chick quality, assessment methods, poultry industry, Nigeria. Nigerian Veterinary Journal Vol. 27 (2) 2006: pp. 1-6

The role of local chickens in poultry production in Nigeria

The role of local chickens in poultry production in Nigeria