Determinants of profitability of broiler production in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the determinants of profitability of broiler production among poultry farmers in Maiduguri Metropolis, Borno State. Both primary data and secondary information were used for the study. Primary data for 2018 production cycle was used for this study which was collected using structured questionnaires. Two stage sampling procedure was employed to select 40 respondents. Descriptive statistics (frequency distribution, percentages, mean and ranking), Net farm income and multiple regression analysis were used to analyse the data collected. The results of the findings revealed a net farm income of ₦ 943.33 in broiler production in the study area. The result revealed that, household size, years of formal education, years of experience in poultry production, labour used, flock size, type of poultry management practiced, and access to veterinary services were the main determinants of profitability among the broiler farmers in the study area. It was recommended that the government should strengthen the security apparatus, the farmers should be encouraged to reactivate the existing cooperative societies to take the advantage of economies of scale in inputs purchase and sales of output and extension education should be encouraged to enlighten the farmers on how to improve their profit.