ANALYSIS OF THE TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ANCHOR BORROWER PROGRAMME RICE FARMERS IN KANO STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract

Sustainable agriculture can be promoted through access to technologies, resources, land, water, education, knowledge and agricultural advice. This study analyzed the economic efficiency of Central bank of Nigeria Anchor Borrower Program rice farmers in Kano State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was adopted for this study. Data were collected through the use of a well-structured questionnaire from 50 sampled small-scale rice farmer beneficiaries in the study area. The stochastic production frontier statistical and econometric tool was used to achieve the stated objectives. Evidence from the technical efficiency model revealed that the coefficient of seed (P<0.01), fertilizer (P<0.01), farm size (P<0.01) and labour (P<0.01) positively and statistically influenced rice production.. The study also showed that contact with age(P<0.01), education (P<0.01),farming experience (P<0.01) and household size (P<0.01) were positive and significant determinants of technical efficiency with the exception of household size which had a negative influence of technical efficiency. Based on the findings in this study it was recommended that that access to quality inputs, promote farmer education, and improve land use practices should be essentially enhanced. Additionally, supporting older and experienced farmers and improving the impact of extension services can play pivotal roles in reducing inefficiencies.