Abstract
This study examined the economic analysis of cabbage production in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State. The objectives of this study were to determine factors affecting profit in cabbage production, estimate the cost and returns associated with cabbage production, and identify the constraints to cabbage production in Jos North Local Government of Plateau state. Gross margin analysis was used to evaluate the costs and returns associated with cabbage farming enterprise, this analysis helped in assessing the profitability of cabbage production in the selected area. Primary data was obtained from 100 cabbage farmers which we selected from 20% of the sample frame, which involved a random selection from seven (7) communities’ (Faringada, Naraguta, Babale, Rikkos, Maza, Kabong and Rusau) notable for cabbage production, in the Local Government Area, they were subjected to descriptive and inferential statistics. A sample size of 20% was chosen from a sample frame of 500 cabbage farmers with findings from the study revealing that the Total cost and returns analysis of the farming operation was ₦2, 970,000, from which the total variable cost was estimated at ₦650,000, taking into account the average yield per hectare calculated in tons as 30, which an average price per ton at ₦120,000 resulting in a ₦3,600,000 average total yield per hectare. The result of the regression analysis shows that seed, labor, agro chemicals are positive and significant factors at 10%, 5% and 1% respectively that affects the relationship between the variable cost and output of cabbage production. Among the major constraints to cabbage production, inadequate capital ranked first with high cost of fertilizer (77%), high cost of agrochemical (60%), pest and disease (65%), poor climate/irrigation/environmental factors (79%), insecurity and conflict (84%) affecting cabbage farmer’s efficiency. Factors like the rising cost of fuel for water pumps and high post-harvest losses due to poor infrastructure are severely reducing yields and farmer’s income. The study recommends the farmers to adopt the use of organic fertilizer, low cost irrigation method, promoting the use of integrated pest management(IPM), adoption of modern production technology, adopting climate smart practices, implementing community based security initiative, introducing agricultural insurance schemes and resettlement programs and strengthening government support for farmer’s protection.
Keywords: Cabbage Production, Examine, Farmers and Adoption.jaerem NEW Owa, G.T222
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