Y. N. Katanga, U Haruna
The study examined socio-economic analysis of cowpea production in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State, Nigeria. Six villages (Balago Duhuwa, Garko Kazuba, Kiyawa and Sabon Gari) were purposively selected. Questionnaire was used to collect information from 120 cowpea farmers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and gross margin. The results revealed that, the respondents had a mean age of 38 years; mean household size of 9 persons, mean years of education of 5; mean years of experience of 15.5.. All the producers were male, majority (88%) were married and having farming (67%) as their major occupation. They also produced an average of 836 Kgha-1 . The profitability analysis has indicated a positive gross margin of N12, 306. Thus, it was concluded that, cowpea production in the area is profitable and the production could be enhanced through the provision of improved variety and other inputs like genuine agro-chemical spray against pest and diseases that diminishes its yield.
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