Determinants Of Egg Production In Kwara State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study aims to identify the determinants of egg production in Kwara state. Primary data were collected from eighty poultry egg farmers selected randomly from one hundred and five registered egg farms in the state using a set of structured questionnaire. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The analysis revealed presence of multicollinearity among the explanatory variables. Principal component analysis was used to reduce the influence of multicollinearity and the results obtained showed that the four variables explained ninety per cent variation in egg output. Policy aimed at increasing egg production should center on these four variables. It is further suggested that a hatchery be established in the state.

Key words: Determinants, egg production, principal component analysis

Journal of Agriculture and Social Research Vol.4(1) 2004: 95-104