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DIFFERENTIALS IN TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY AMONG BROILER FARMERS IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
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The study evaluated the technical efficiency of broiler producers in Imo State. Data were collected with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire from 40 randomly selected broiler producers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, stochastic production function, multiple regression techniques and the net return analytical models. Results showed that more females (52.5%) were in broiler production. Labour, farm size, feed and capital were significant factors influencing broiler production at 5% level each. Result of the determinants of technical efficiency showed that age and household size had negative coefficients implying reduction in technical efficiency in broiler production while the coefficients of farm size, education, feed, experience, and social organization were all positive and had a positive influence on technical efficiency. The mean technical efficiency of broiler farmers was 54%. The cost and return analysis showed that broiler producers had a net return of N268, 394.80 and return on investment of 78% per production cycle which shows that they earn N78 for every ₦100 invested. The socio economic characteristics that influence their net return were marital status, farm size, experience, education level, occupation and social organization membership. Results further showed that, lack of capital (97.5%) ranked the highest among the constraints militating against broiler production in the study area. The study recommended the need for younger farmers to engage in poultry production to ensure maximum output. There is also need for policies aimed at free and affordable education to enable producers’ access and process information on innovations that will enhance poultry production and formation of cooperatives to enhance scale efficiency.
