Effects of Policies on Yam Production and Consumption in Nigeria

Abstract

Several efforts have been made through research, government programs and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) interventions to improve yam production in Nigeria. In addition, some policies targeted at improving agricultural production have weakened the production and consumption of different commodities, especially yam. This study analyzed the effects of policy changes on yam production and consumption in Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 700 respondents for the study. Primary data was collected using pre-tested structured questionnaire while interview guide was used to collect information in a Focus Group Discussion. Data were analyzed using Multi-Market Model. The results showed that that policy changes on yam substitutes, particularly rice, sometimes have negative effects on yam production, prices, land share and real income among yam farming households in Nigeria depending on the nature of the policy. [EconLit citations: C3; C6; D1]. C 2015 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. According to Lipsey (1999), government interventions are usually through policy formulation for changes. These policies could be fiscal, monetary, agricultural or through initiating a program with the aim of improving welfare in the rural and urban areas. In the agricultural . My research focus is on agribusiness, competitiveness of agricultural products, economic transformation through small scale agriculture, financing, gender issues, partial equilibrium models, and welfare maximization among farming households in Nigeria. Algiers, Algeria. He specialized in quantitative economic analysis and worked on benefit cost analysis, partial equilibrium modeling (Economic surplus models) and General Equilibrium models in Cameroon. He taught these models to more than 600 scientists (economists and noneconomists), extension, NGOs, project managers. Now more of his work is training country research and private sector in developing innovation platforms and efficient value chains. Robert Asiedu is

Determinant Factors of Technical Efficiency in Yam Production in Moro Lga, Kwara State, Nigeria

“…Fertilizer coefficient was positive and significant. This showed that the higher the use of fertilizer, the higher the technical efficiency, it corroborates the work of Adesiyan et al (2016) which opined that fertilizer use may contribute positively to technical efficiency of yam production. This is evident for the fact that land use increases the use of fertilizer.…”

“…The regression also showed that the farmers were in the first stage of production which is increasing return to scale (using the elasticities). Adesiyan et al (2016) analyzed the economics of yam production and efficiency among small holder farmers in Southeastern Nigeria. The results indicate that labour and material inputs are the major factors that influence changes in yam output.…”

“…Furthermore, Idumah and Owombe (2020) examine the challenges hindering yam production and found out that, lack of credit facilities, inadequate storage facilities and the inconsistent policies by the government were the main challenges hindering the production of yam. Adesiyan et al (2016) also opined that the major challenges hindering yam production are problem of land tenure system, consistent inconsistency by the government, unfavorable government policies and lack of credit facilities. Tanko and Alidu (2017) also examined the constraints hindering yam production in Northern Ghana and they found out that problem of land ownership, inadequate credit facilities and insufficient inputs are the main problems to yam production in the study area.…”