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Mubarak S.O.
Department of Public Health/Family Medicine Windsor Regional Hospital, Ontario, Canada
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Profitability Analysis of Pepper (Capsicum Species) Production in Okene Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria Muazu Mamman; Mubarak S.O.; Jibril, A. H
RADINKA JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND SYSTEMATIC LITERATURE REVIEW Vol. 4 No. 2 (2026): Radinka Journal of Science and Systematic Literature Review
Publisher : Radinka Jaya Utama Publisher, Padang, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56778/rjslr.v4i2.674

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This study investigates the economic viability of and challenges faced by pepper farmers in the region. As a globally significant spice crop of immense culinary and economic importance, pepper contributes to nutritional health and accounts for approximately 40% of vegetable consumption in Nigeria, which yielded 762,174 tonnes of green chilies and peppers in 2020. The research aimed to describe the socio-economic characteristics of chili pepper farmers, assess profitability, and identify production constraints within Okene Local Government Area. Employing a multi-stage sampling technique, data were gathered from 99 respondents using structured questionnaires, personal visits, and interviews. Findings reveal that pepper production in Okene LGA is, on average, profitable, yielding a mean Net Farm Income (NFI) of ₦749,303.03, though significant variability exists, with some farmers experiencing losses. Key constraints identified include sole reliance on pepper farming, limited access to formal credit, and a lack of off-farm employment opportunities. Consequently, the study recommends targeted policy interventions—such as accessible microfinance, improved farm inputs, and stronger agricultural extension services—while emphasizing gender-sensitive development and income diversification to enhance rural sustainability and livelihoods.
Co-Authors Jibril, A. H Muazu Mamman