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Economics of Catfish Production in Taraba State P. J. Tsokwa; F. B. Filli; J. L. Gizaki
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 3 No 1 (2026): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
Publisher : Darul Yasin Al Sys

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v3i1.9307

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Catfish production has emerged as a potentially important livelihood and food security enterprise in Taraba State; however, its productivity and sustainability remain shaped by farmer characteristics, input use, and persistent structural constraints. This study examined the economics of catfish production in Taraba State by describing the socioeconomic characteristics of fish farmers, analyzing profitability, identifying the factors influencing production output, and determining the major constraints affecting producers. Primary data were collected from 120 fish farmers across 14 local government areas using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis, and regression modeling. The findings showed that 65% of the farmers were male, 93% were below 50 years of age, 59% were married, 95% had formal education, 92% had 10 years or less of fish-farming experience, 65% belonged to cooperative societies, and 95% operated with a stocking density of 1,500 or less. Catfish farming was found to be economically viable, with a benefit–cost ratio of 1.51, although feed accounted for 54.42% of variable costs. The multiple regression model produced an R² of 0.889 and a high F-value of 823.110, significant at the 1% level, indicating strong explanatory power. Feed, labor, and water exerted positive and significant effects on output, whereas pond size had a negative and significant effect. The major constraints identified were lack of subsidies, insufficient capital, poor government support, and high feed costs. The study concludes that catfish production in Taraba State is profitable but constrained by high input costs and limited institutional support. These findings imply that targeted subsidies, improved access to credit, policy reforms to reduce production costs, infrastructure development, and farmer training are essential to enhance productivity, strengthen livelihoods, and expand the contribution of aquaculture to the state economy.
Efficiency of Rice Processing Among Women Processors in Southern Taraba, Taraba State, Nigeria N. K. Mikailu; F. B. Filli; U. H. Ukpe
African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence Vol 3 No 2 (2026): African Multidisciplinary Journal of Sciences and Artificial Intelligence
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58578/amjsai.v3i2.9477

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Rice processing plays an important role in rural livelihoods and local food systems in Nigeria; however, evidence on the economic efficiency of women processors remains essential for informing productivity-enhancing interventions. This study analyzed the efficiency of rice processing among women processors in Southern Taraba, Taraba State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 70 respondents from Wukari and Donga Local Government Areas. Primary data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis, and net income estimation. The results showed that 89% of the processors were aged 50 years or below, with a mean age of 38.6 years, indicating a relatively young and active workforce. Most respondents had formal education (90%), 63% were married, and the average household size was five persons. Profitability analysis demonstrated that rice processing was a viable enterprise, with a total revenue of ₦711,064.40 and a total cost of ₦471,638.87 per processing day, resulting in a gross margin of ₦240,751.33 and a net income of ₦239,425.53. The return per naira invested was 0.51, implying that processors realized a gain of 51 kobo for every naira invested. Paddy rice constituted the largest cost component, accounting for 90.37% of variable costs. The study concludes that rice processing among women in the study area is profitable, although its efficiency is constrained by inadequate capital, limited access to modern equipment, and insufficient technical training. These findings highlight the need for improved access to modern milling technology, credit facilities, and regular capacity-building programs to enhance processing efficiency and support broader food security goals in Nigeria.
Co-Authors J. L. Gizaki N. K. Mikailu P. J. Tsokwa U. H. Ukpe