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Economic analyses of gari processing in Ebonyi State, Nigeria
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This study determined the economic analyses of gari processing in Ebonyi State, Nigeria. A multi- stage random sampling technique was used for data collection, from the 300 respondents used for the study, with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used for data analysis. The study showed that gari processing was economically viable as it generated an average gross margin and net farm income of ₦35, 000.00 and ₦24,500.00 respectively per 1000kg of cassava root processed. The major cost components of gari processing were found to be the total variable cost – mainly cassava root, labour, and transportation costs. Results of the multiple regression analysis showed that age, gender, and cost of cassava roots had negative influence on profitability of gari processing and were statistically significant; while access to labour, years of processing experience, household size, income and access to credit had positive influence on the economic returns on gari processing and also significant. The results therefore call for policies aimed at encouraging more female gari processors who are still strong and agile to increase gari processing by provision of inputs and services at subsidized cost. These inputs and services are not limited to credit and labour saving devices to reduce the drudgery in processing. Processors should ensure that they source their raw materials from the cheapest sources possible.
