Analysis of rice production and the impacts of the usage of certified seeds on yield and income in Côte d'Ivoire
Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies
ISSN: 2044-0839
Article publication date: 5 July 2022
Issue publication date: 25 March 2024
Abstract
Purpose
After a long observation of the high rate of rice importation and low productivity in Côte d’Ivoire, the certified rice seed was introduced and encouraged to be used by the local farmers. This study evaluates the profitability of rice production and the impact of certified seed usage on the yield and income of farmers in Côte d’Ivoire.
Design/methodology/approach
Data were collected from 265 rice farmers. Descriptive statistics were used to identify the challenges faced in using certified seeds. Profitability analysis was used to examine the profitability of rice production. To eliminate bias due to the counterfactuals, the endogenous switching regression was employed to investigate the impact of the certified seeds on income and yield.
Findings
The difficulties faced by the rice farmers in the procurement of certified seeds were the unavailability of seeds, the high cost of seeds and poor credit access. Furthermore, rice farmers using certified seeds get a higher net income (USD 263.74/ha) than those using farmers' seeds (USD 212.31/ha). The average treatment on the treated was 1.61 for the yield and 574.75 for the income. The average treatment on the untreated was 1.20 for the yield and 422.59 for the income. These indicate a higher yield and income among adopters of certified rice seed.
Research limitations/implications
Certified rice seed usage is profitable and enhances the output and income of rice farmers. The study advocates the creation of a stronger relationship between the farmers and the extension agents to encourage the use of certified seeds and increase the profit of the farmers.
Originality/value
There is scant information on the profitability of certified rice seed usage and how it affect yield and income. Therefore, this study serves as empirical evidence for policymakers to develop strategies that are required to enhance certified seed usage, boost rice productivity and achieve food security.
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Citation
Akanbi, S.-U.O., Mukaila, R. and Adebisi, A. (2024), "Analysis of rice production and the impacts of the usage of certified seeds on yield and income in Côte d'Ivoire", Journal of Agribusiness in Developing and Emerging Economies, Vol. 14 No. 2, pp. 234-250. https://doi.org/10.1108/JADEE-04-2022-0066
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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