Assessing the Profitability of Cabbage Production among Farmers in North-Western Nigeria: A Case Study in Katsina Metropolis

Emmanuel Ada Ojoko; Feyintola Faoziyyah Busari; Bolaji Emmanuel Fawole

doi:10.56919/usci.2433.008

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Emmanuel Ada Ojoko Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4289-6696
Feyintola Faoziyyah Busari Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0009-0003-1086-2034
Bolaji Emmanuel Fawole Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University Dutsin-Ma, Katsina State, Nigeria https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9183-063X

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https://doi.org/10.56919/usci.2433.008

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Profitability, cabbage farmers, gross margin, North-west

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This study assesses cabbage production profitability among farmers in North-western Nigeria, highlighting socioeconomic factors and production constraints.
The research uniquely employs descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis, revealing a substantial profit margin of ₦614,925.15 per hectare per year and a high return on investment, with ₦17k realized for every ₦1 invested.
These findings underscore the potential for significant economic gains in cabbage farming and suggest targeted interventions such as agricultural credit, improved irrigation, and pest-resistant seeds to enhance productivity and profitability.

Full Abstract

This study looked at the profitability of cabbage production among Cabbage farmers in North-western Nigeria. One hundred registered cabbage farmers were randomly chosen using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Descriptive statistics, such as frequency, percentage mean, and gross margin analysis, were used to analyse the study's objectives. Based on socioeconomic factors, the average age of cabbage farmers was 44 years old, with an average farm size of 1.5 hectares, 11 years of farming experience, and a family size of 9 persons. Additionally, 46% of the farmers had completed post-primary education. Farmers' profitability analysis showed a gross margin of N614,925.15 per hectare per year, with seed accounting for the largest variable cost of ₦37,384.82/ha of overall production costs. Furthermore, the ratio of the total variable cost to gross margin computed showed that for every ₦1 invested in cabbage production, ₦7.17k was realized. Pest and diseases, inadequate rainfall and inadequate capital were the major constraints faced by cabbage producers. Therefore, this study suggested that agricultural sector stakeholders provide agricultural credit, irrigation facilities, and resistant cabbage seed for increased productivity, resulting in high profitability.

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Assessing the Profitability of Cabbage Production among Farmers in North-Western Nigeria: A Case Study in Katsina Metropolis

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