Technical efficiency and technology gaps of sorghum plots in Uganda: A gendered stochastic metafrontier analysis

Sorghum plot managers in different locations have varying levels of resource endowment that turn influence technical efficiency (TE). Therefore, operate at technology. The present study applied a stochastic metafrontier approach to assess TE and technology gaps female, male jointly-managed sorghum plots. A two limit-Tobit model was subsequently determinants TE. Results indicate male-managed plots had the highest efficiencies (MTEs) (61%, 56% 15%) gap ratios (TGRs) (98%, 92% 20%) for Lira, Serere Kumi districts, respectively compared female jointly managed However, higher TGRs but lower than those Age, distance farmer group membership influenced positively while household size, years farming access credit negative effects on efficiency.