Jul 2026· Research Journal of Agricultural Economics and Development· Vol 5, pp. 73· 0 citations· 9 references
Abstract
The study evaluated the profitability of marketing value-added pork products in Makurdi Metropolis. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in selecting the marketers of pork products. Data were collected from 90 respondents, randomly selected using a structured questionnaire. Data analysis was carried out using descriptive statistics such as frequency distributions, percentages, mean scores, and net return analysis. Sensitivity analysis was carried out to capture how responsive the outcome is to fluctuations in prices. The major value-added methods are peppering (64%) and smoking (46.67%). The result showed that pork marketing is profitable and viable with an annual profit of N146,240, a benefit-cost ratio of 1.13 and a 13% return on investment. The major challenges encountered are competition from other meat products and regulatory compliance issues. The major recommendations are capacity building and funding.
This study aims to examine the supply chain mapping, key problems, and cost-benefit ratio analysis of banana farming in Morang district. This is a mixed-methods descriptive research design using a deductive approach. The respondents selected for this study are aged 18-65 years and are from different professions. The ma...
Umesh Upreti· Academic Journal of Sukuna· 0 citations
Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) remains a vital staple and economic crop in Nigeria,
particularly among smallholder farmers. This study compared the profitability of cassava value
chain actors in Imo State, Nigeria focusing on their socio-economic characteristics, cost and
returns as well as their income distributio...
G. .. Ellah· International Journal of Agr...· 0 citations
The socioeconomic determinants influencing marketers’ participation in marketing cassava products in Enugu metropolis were studied. Combinations of multistage and purposive sampling techniques were employed in the collection of data from 270 cassava product marketers using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive and in...
C. Ochiaka, Kaine· African Journal of Agricultu...· 0 citations
The study assessed the financial feasibility and marketing efficiency of vermicompost production in Yavatmal district, Maharashtra. Primary data for 2025–2026 were obtained from 60 vermicompost producers selected from six villages in two tehsils, while additional marketing information was collected from wholesalers, co...
Shital P. Wankhade, S. S. Thakare, S. N. Ingle et al.· Asian Journal of Agricultura...· 0 citations
Kenya’s economy has long depended on agriculture for employment, food security, and economic growth. In the coconut industry, value addition remained limited despite the sector’s economic potential, creating a need for strategic interventions to strengthen processing activities. Kilifi County, a major coconut-producing...
Khalid Abdallah, Nahashon Langat· International Journal of Bus...· 0 citations
Shallot collectors consolidate supply, handle postharvest activities, and connect farmers with markets, yet their firm-level financial performance is rarely measured. This study analyzes the operating process and financial performance of all 12 active shallot collectors in Tambaksari Hamlet, Mojokerto, using a descript...
Ni Dewi Ambal Ikka, Ilyas Rifky Ramadhani, Khoirul Anam et al.· Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Agri...· 0 citations
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