Analysis of economic efficiency of maize production in ganye. It ranks third in the world after rice and wheat and ranks fourth after millet and rice in nigeria. Nigerian states and what they produce politics nigeria. Maize production of nigeria increased from 1,310 tonnes in 1970 to 11,000 tonnes in 2019 growing at an average annual rate of 6.
Sc1158366 based system in anambra state nigeria department of agricultural economics faculty of agriculture digitally signed by. Maize also forms the basis for the production for most animal feeds in nigeria. Maize production problems resulting in yield variation from one zone to another are soil ph, solar radiation and. Maize is reasonably tolerant to soil acidity, but if the soil is very acid, liming will improve the soil and enhance maize yields.
In nigeria even small farmers haveadopted yellow maize varieties which are grown as cash crop for animal feed market. The total harvested area under maize in africa was around 38. Analysis of economic efficiency of maize production in ganye local government area adamawa state, nigeria 1 zalkuwi, j. In 2019, maize production for nigeria was 11,000 tonnes. Adapting maize production to climate change in subsaharan africa. Ranking of the country nigeria at the global level is from the highest to the lowest data. In the world, the country leads in sorghum production for human. Maize production of nigeria increased from 1,426 tonnes in 1969 to 11,000 tonnes in 2018 growing at an average annual rate of 6. A case study is presented where the production of drought tolerant maize varieties in eastern and southern africa esa was. Resource productivity of maize production in numan local government area of adamawa state, nigeria jimjel 3zalkuwi1, daniel j. Successful maize production depends on the correct application of production inputs that will sustain the environment as well as agricultural production. Resource productivity of maize production in numan local.
Context and background on maize and its wild relatives. To this end, effort was made to examine the socio economic characteristics of the maize farmers, determine the resource use efficiency, problems as well as profitability of maize production in the area. Adoption of improved maize seeds and production efficiency in rivers state, nigeria a. It is relatively easy to produce and is grown for sale and for home consumption. The level of maize production in nigeria is estimated at almost 5. Without it, the livestock farmer will probably be unable to rear his livestock.
Economic analysis of dry season maize production in kano. Maize will continue to play a large and important role in nigerias food production. Journal of basic and applied research international 23. Nigeria among the west african sub region is the highest sorghum producer accounting for 71% of the regional total output. Nigerian states and what they produce politics 2020 jamb. Land races, improved high yielding and pest and diseases resistant varieties of maize have been developed. Growing maize in nigeria choice of land any well drained sandy loam or loamy soil can be used for planting maize but if in doubt, contact your nearest extension office or agroservice center. The description is composed by our digital data assistant. The two most important nutrients for maize are nitrogen and phosphorous, but maize also requires potassium and, on some soils, zinc in small quantities. Nigeria has an annual maize production in excess of 7 million metric tons. Profitability and production efficiency of smallscale maize. In some areas there is a long tradition of rice growing, but for many, rice has been considered a luxury food for special occasions only. The world is experiencing rising demand for crops such as maize. Collaborative research efforts in nigeria led to development of agronomic package for maize production for different farming systems.
Rice production in nigeria rice is an increasingly important crop in nigeria. Maize milling business plan sample imvubu holdings, ltd siavonga district zambia. In 2018, maize production for nigeria was 11,000 tonnes. The harvest of the main season maize crop was completed in august in the south, while the rice, millet and sorghum crops are at grain setting or maturity stages in the rest of the country. Nigerian states and what they produce politics groundnut production, nigeria in nigeria, the leading producing states include. Typical double cropping systems in these zones include maizecowpea, milletmaize, milletcowpea and groundnutmaize. Nigeria ranked 16th on the global tomato production scale, accounts for 10. Maize grows best on deep, welldrained, fertile soils, and where total seasonal rainfall exceeds 500 mm. Production of corn flakes from raw maize in nigeria, the.
Maize production in nigeria is by far one of the most interesting, easytostart and most lucrative type of agribusiness you can ever lay your hands on. Ranking of statistics maize production tons the 5 highest records for sovereign countries 1 per country since 1961. The main report consists of a the executive summary with an overview of the project and the results. Area, oyo state, nigeria ayinde alani ezekiela abstract this study analyzed economic value of maize production among irrigation farmers in orire local government, oyo state, nigeria. Farmers guide to soybean production in northern nigeria. Land preparation use any method mechanical, chemical and manual that can adequately remove weeds and keep the soil loose for good seedbed. Despite widespread subsistence cultivation of cassava.
The case of boricha woreda in sidama zone, southern ethiopia bealu tukela1, endrias geta, 2 and tadesse ababu 3 abstract maize is an important crop for food security in ethiopia as. Over the same period the production levels averaged 1,788,667 tonnes, which is three times more than the next most cultivated cereal rice in ghana. Adapting maize production to climate change in subsaharan. The aggregated crop production is expected at above. Nigeria maize consumption per capita, 1990 2007 kgyear. Offiah, ebere obianuju university of nigeria, nsukka. Dzarma2, elias kwakanapwa 1research scholar, banaras hindu university 2,3 adamawa state university mubi, nigeria abstract this paper attempts to analyze the efficiency of maize. Dec 15, 2016 maize also forms the basis for the production for most animal feeds in nigeria. In terms of volume produced, maize is the third most important cereal grown in nigeria after sorghum and millet. Introduction maize zea mays which is a global staple food is an important cereal being cultivated in all agricultural zones of nigeria. Production and market flow maps provide a summary of experience based knowledge of market networks significant to food security. Analysis of incentives and disincentives for maize in nigeria.
African maize market growth, trends, and forecast 20202025. Maize is susceptible to both drought and waterlogging. Maize is by far the most widely grown crop in the country and accounts for as much as 80% of the cultivated land 20. Nafziger encyclopedia of life support systems eolss most of the maize production in the usa is concentrated in the us corn belt, the largest area in the world where soils and climate are well suited to largescale maize pro. This study analyzed and compared the cost and return of sorghum production in india and nigeria. The country produces 1 million tons of maize grain annually of which 60% is from the rain forest zone where it forms the staple diet.
Economic analysis of maize production in ogori magongo. Dia 1 departments of agricultural economics and extension, adamawa state university p. Economic analysis of maize production in mangu local government area of plateau state, nigeria onuk e. Economic analysis of dry season maize production in kano and. Pdf maize zea mays is a major important cereal being cultivated in the rainforest and the derived savannah zones of nigeria. Maize milling business plan sample imvubu holdings, ltd. The study assessed the economic of maize production in ogorimagongo local government area of kogi state. Future climate impacts on maize farming and food security in. Faculty of agriculture, shabu lafia campus, nasarawa state university, keffi. Production figures from fao faostat, 2011 show that the area planted with maize in nigeria has increased from 438,000 ha in 1981 to 3,335,860 ha in 2009 with an associated increase in production from 720,000 tons to 7,338,840 tons during the same period.
Profitability and production efficiency of smallscale maize production in niger state, nigeria. The first consideration for fertilising maize is manure, for it is an excellent source of nutrients and has many other benefits for soils. Maize is widely grown in several zones of nigeria from the coastal swamps of the south to the dry savannah lands of the north. Intercropping is widely practiced in different parts of nigeria. In the wetter regions in the south, maize may be grown in double cropping systems as maizemaize. Idjesa department of agricultural economics, university of ibadan, ibadan, nigeria abstract. Maps are produced by usgs in collaboration with other fews net staff, local government ministries, market information. Maize production manual volume i chapters 19 april 1982 published and printed at intemationallnstitute of tropical agriculture oyo road, pmb 5320 badan, nigeria. Maize zea mays l is the nations staple and most important food crop 19. Trend analysis of maize production and productivity in nigeria.
Costbenefit analysis of usaidnigerias markets ii program. Cassava is one of the worlds most important food crops, with annual global production of approximately 276 million metric tonnes mt in 20. White maize is biologically and genetically very similar to yellow maize, although there is a difference in appearance due to the absence of carotin oil pigments in the kernel which otherwise cause the yellow colour of the grain. From 2009 to 2012, africa is forecast to increase production by an average of 7.
Pdf traditional preparations and uses of maize in nigeria. Risk, management, maize based, farmer, abia state, nigeria. Aflatoxin management for smallholder farmers of maize and. How to cultivate hybrid maize in nigeria wealth result. For the total world production it is estimated that maize is grown on about 118 million hectares of which 19 million hectares are estimated to be cultivated in africa. African countries account for the majority of global production, at approximately 158 million mt 57% in 20. The studies indicated that maize is mostly cultivated by smallholder farmers and majority of its production is used for food and also become a critical input in the poultry sector in recent times. Data were collected through the administration of 480 copies of questionnaires to selected sorghum farmers 240 from each country using simple randomsampling techniques. Traditional preparations and uses of maize in nigeria.
The case of boricha woreda in sidama zone, southern ethiopia bealu tukela1, endrias geta, 2 and tadesse ababu 3 abstract maize is an important crop for food security in ethiopia as a source of both food and income. Nigeria is the largest producer of maize in africa, followed by south africa. Maize production technology was significantly developed in the period that lapsed between. Profitability of maize production in yola north local. Executive summary a business concept imvubu holdings, ltd is proposing a maize mill to service the remote siavonga district of zambia. The production has risen from subsistence level to commercial owing to its use as raw material by agro. One of the biggest challenges in the african maize seed sector is seed production. Sustainability of maize production ebere omeje offiah, ebere obianuju pgm. The production of meat, eggs and dairy products like milk and yoghurt would be difficult without maize, which is a hugely important ingredient in animal feed. Maize production in the former country had a humble beginning. Maize stalks are also used as fuel wood and for construction purposes. As production and diversification of maize increases, industrial use of maize will also become important in the country. While tomatoes are cultivated in most states in the country, jigawa, katsina, zamfara, sokoto, kaduna, bauchi, gombe, taraba, kano lead the pack in the commercial cultivation of the crop. Supporting protectionsensitive agricultural livelihoods among idp, returnee and vulnerable host com.
Maize grows in a wider range of soil type than rice, almost every part of nigeria can grow maize on their soil. Adoption of improved maize seeds and production efficiency. In fact, maize is one of the seven crops included in the nigerias government agricultural transformation agenda ata programme. With the use of hybrid maize and mechanized system of farming, yield of maize can reach up to 10.
Only tanzania claims a distant second position, with about 4. Cassava integrated value chain evans school of public. Apr 02, 2015 this study analyzed and compared the cost and return of sorghum production in india and nigeria. Cn webmasters name o university of nigeria, nsukka ou innovation centre 1.
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