Efficiency of Resource-Use in Tomato Production in Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria.

Abstract

The study was carried out on Resource use efficiency in Tomato production in Jere Bowl, Jere Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. Data were obtained using structured questionnaire. Three (3) wards were purposely selected out of the twelve (12) wards to reflect areas where tomato is mainly grown. A total of sixty (60) respondents were randomly and proportionately selected from the wards for the study. Descriptive statistics, and multiple The result of regression analysis for tomato production indicates that the coefficients of cost of rented land mechanized labour and chemical were positive and significant at 5% and 1% levels respectively, while hired labour and fertilizer were negative and significant at 1% and 5% levels respectively. The result of resource use efficiency in tomato production shows that resources such as farm size, hired labour and fertilizer were under — utilized. The sum of elasticity's of production indicates that there is increasing return to scale in tomato production in the study area. It was recommended based on the finding that inputs such as fertilizer and improved seeds should be made available to farmers at the right time; and the Agricultural Extension Agents in the state should be provided with all the necessary incentives that will enable them to reach out to the farmers and discharge their duties efficiently.