ABSTRACT
This study is on labour use
efficiency in yarn production in Ikwuano local government area of Abia state.
Random samples of 60 farmers were chosen from the study area for this study. A
set of questionnaires was used for data collection. Data analysis was done
using frequency distribution, percentages and regression analysis. The result
shows that most of the fanners in the study area attended secondary school and
they are within the active age class that is capable of undertaking strenuous
activities in yam production. Seventy-five of the respondents had farm size
between 1 and 2 hectares showing that farmers in the area are small scale yarn
producers since the farm size is less than 5 hectares. The result of the
analysis indicated that the identified key resources (land, labour and other
inputs used) were inefficiently utilized by farmers in the study area. Farm
size was underutilized while other resources (labour and cost of planting
materials) were over utilized. This shows that to achieve efficiency in labour
use and increase productivity, yam farmers are to increase the farm size and should
be trained on how to reduce labour. Since labour was excessively applied.
Extension service should be improved by educating fanners on how to optimize
resources to ensure increased productivity.
OKPARA, U (2021). Labour Use Efficiency In Yam Production In Ikwuano L.G.A In Abia State. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Sep 06, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/labour-use-efficiency-in-yam-production-in-ikwuano-lga-in-abia-state-7-2
UGOCHUKWU, OKPARA. "Labour Use Efficiency In Yam Production In Ikwuano L.G.A In Abia State" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 22 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/labour-use-efficiency-in-yam-production-in-ikwuano-lga-in-abia-state-7-2. Accessed 06 Sep. 2024.
UGOCHUKWU, OKPARA. "Labour Use Efficiency In Yam Production In Ikwuano L.G.A In Abia State". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 22 Jul. 2021. Web. 06 Sep. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/labour-use-efficiency-in-yam-production-in-ikwuano-lga-in-abia-state-7-2 >.
UGOCHUKWU, OKPARA. "Labour Use Efficiency In Yam Production In Ikwuano L.G.A In Abia State" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 06 Sep. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/labour-use-efficiency-in-yam-production-in-ikwuano-lga-in-abia-state-7-2