Economic assessment of plantain marketing in Ilorin metropolis, Kwara state, Nigeria

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It is insufficient for policymakers to focus solely on resolving production issues without considering their marketing in order secure food security. This study, therefore, analyzed plantain the Ilorin metropolis of Kwara state, Nigeria. The study specifically looked at socioeconomic characteristics marketers area, assessed market margin and efficiency marketers, identified local structure, factors influencing price as well those restricting plantains area. Purposive random sampling methods were combined gather information from 100 respondents. analysis used descriptive statistics, margin, analysis, Herfindahl index, Likert-type scale. According result this women made up vast majority (98%) marketers. was determined that 6,111.21 NGN per week 34.88%, respectively. index 0.0121, indicating a tendency toward perfect competition. While poor roads, bulkiness, high perishability, lack storage facilities, short supply main transportation costs, size, quantity significant determining prices Therefore, it advised government increase its spending building repairing roads. To support efficient activity, processing facilities should also be available

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ژورنال

عنوان ژورنال: Western Balkan Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development

سال: 2023

ISSN: ['2683-4693', '2683-572X']

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/wbjae2301001s