Cost Effectiveness of Poultry Production by Sustainable and Renewable Energy Source

Cui, Yuanlong; Xue, Xuan; Riffat, Saffa

doi:10.5772/intechopen.97543

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“…93.33% and 89.74% of the respondents indicated pollution as a problem for kerosene and electric/kerosene respectively. Electric powered poultry brooding technology is a clean technology with high environmental air quality, however, it is limited by unreliable supply and unavailability where or when needed [11]. All the respondents (100%) showed no power failure in kerosene brooding operation.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…At higher levels it was observed that cost of production and heat energy requirement increased. Poultry farm is an important sector that consumes large quantities of fuel all over the world [11]. Most large poultry farms prefer already brooded chicks than doing the brooding operation on their own.…”

Section: Poultry Brooding Farms By Capacitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Solar energy can provide at least 76% of the primary energy demand of a residential building, with a short payback period [21]. The use of renewable and sustainable energy technologies, including wind energy, solar energy, geothermal energy and air/water sources plays vital role on the poultry farm owing to their potential to a reduction of energy demand and welfare losses, economy and profitability, GHG reduction and conservation of resources [11].…”

Section: Fig 3 Heat Sources In Poultry Farms In Enugu Statementioning

confidence: 99%

“…According to Okonkwo and Akubuo [9], the quality and efficiency of energy supply and utilization in poultry brooding system has a determinant effect on the total success of poultry production at the early developmental stage. Therefore, saving energy has become more than important nowadays because of energy resource shortage, soaring energy prices as well as pressing environmental problems [10,11].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Socio-Economic Importance of Solar Energy Application in Poultry Production System

Okonkwo

Ohagwu²,

Ojike³

et al. 2022

JSRR

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Solar energy is a renewable, inexhaustible and affordable form of energy that could help mitigate climate change in poultry production systems. Its application as an emerging technology in poultry production systems is not common among the Nigerian poultry farmers. This paper presents a survey of poultry farms in Enugu State, Southeast, Nigeria. The purpose of the survey was to ascertain the status of solar energy application in Poultry production systems in the state. A survey was conducted on the methods farmers use in poultry day-old chicks brooding technology. A total of 60 poultry farms were selected at random for the survey. Data was collected using a 25 structured questionnaire items. It was observed that two types of poultry brooding methods were in use by the poultry farmers. These were conventional method (the use of fossil fuel and electric power), and non-conventional method (the use of solar energy) respectively. Survey results showed that out of 60 respondents 25% and 65% used kerosene, and combined electric/kerosene brooding methods in their brooding operations respectively. Only 10% of the respondents have used solar energy technology in their poultry brooding operations. The average mortality rates were 22.38%, 12.17% and 2.97% for kerosene, combined electric/kerosene, and solar energy respectively, while US$474.54, US$2,456.34 and US$49.1, were the respective average energy cost implications for each brooding methods eight times in a year. Solar energy was observed to have the lowest mortality rate and the least energy cost implications among the rest. Further response from the farmers showed inadequate power supply, greenhouse gas emission, fire outbreak and low profit margins characterized kerosene, and the combined electric/kerosene usage while solar energy application was observed to be environmentally and user friendly with low mortality rate and low energy cost. Solar energy utilization therefore appears the most attractive option because of the advantages it has over others. Its use in poultry brooding production will improve and enhance environmental air quality, healthy chicks’ production with higher profit margins. Its wide application in poultry production in Enugu State, Nigeria however, demands sensitization and educational awareness among the stakeholders.

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Section: Mortality Rate By Brooding Methodsmentioning

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Section: Fig 3 Heat Sources In Poultry Farms In Enugu Statementioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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Socio-Economic Importance of Solar Energy Application in Poultry Production System

Okonkwo

Ohagwu²,

Ojike³

et al. 2022

JSRR

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“…The need to combat climate change complicates various economic problems, as the exploitation of fossil fuels and production capacities continues (Liang et al, 2022;Liverpool-Tasie et al, 2019). It is imperative to address energy efficiency and energy consumption savings given the energy resource shortage, rising energy prices, and pressing environmental problems (Cui et al, 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

Poultry farmers’ preferences for solar photovoltaics as a major source of energy in Oyo State, Nigeria

Badmus,

Alawode

2023

J. Agribus. Rural Dev.

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Amidst rising food insecurity, Nigerians are confronted with the problem of an insufficient grid supply of electricity to support active development of the economy. The problem has lingered as fuel prices have surged following the Nigerian Government's declaration of the cessation of fuel import subsidies. However, solar photovoltaics remain a competitive alternative given their growing popularity; thus, having more insight into farmers' preferences for solar PV will allow suppliers and the government to develop products that can help stimulate business viability as well as energy policy. This study examined poultry farmers' preferences for solar photovoltaics as a major source of energy in Oyo State. Primary data were obtained from 150 poultry farmers using multistage sampling. Results from the choice models show that as the capacity of solar systems increases, the likelihood of choosing an alternative over the status quo also increases. The brand variable was also significant, indicating the relevance of certain brands to farmers' choices. The cost parameter was negative, which means there is an inverse relationship between price and the selection of an alternative. Also, farms with more birds (>1000), higher incomes and educated farmers were more likely to adopt solar PV than other current options. Further implications of the results are discussed.

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Sustainable poultry farming practices: a critical review of current strategies and future prospects

Bist,

Poudel

et al. 2024

Poultry Science

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Cost Effectiveness of Poultry Production by Sustainable and Renewable Energy Source

Cited by 3 publications

References 44 publications

Socio-Economic Importance of Solar Energy Application in Poultry Production System

Socio-Economic Importance of Solar Energy Application in Poultry Production System

Poultry farmers’ preferences for solar photovoltaics as a major source of energy in Oyo State, Nigeria

Sustainable poultry farming practices: a critical review of current strategies and future prospects

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