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Production efficiencies among Bank of Agriculture loan beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries in Katsina State, Nigeria

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study compares the production efficiencies of cowpea farmers who are Bank of Agriculture loan beneficiaries (CFLB) with non-beneficiaries (CFLNB) in Katsina State, Nigeria. Using multi-stage sampling, 144 respondents were surveyed, and data were analyzed with the stochastic production frontier model. Results show mean technical, allocative, and economic efficiencies of 0.92, 0.82, and 0.74 for beneficiaries, compared to 0.80, 0.68, and 0.55 for non-beneficiaries, respectively. Beneficiaries outperformed non-beneficiaries across all efficiency measures, although both groups exhibited suboptimal resource allocation. To enhance output and profitability, targeted resource-use adjustments are recommended.

Source: Journal of Agriculture and Environment

DOI: 10.4314/jagrenv.v21i1.1

Authors: A. Abbas, A.D. Tahir, R.A. Saleh

Institutions: Federal University Dutsin-Ma, University of Maiduguri, Yobe State University

Language: English

Topic: Efficiency Analysis Using DEA

Subfield: Management Science and Operations Research

Field: Decision Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Zero hunger, No poverty, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4415028893

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