Profitability of irrigated tomato production in Kano river irrigation project (KRIP) Kano State, Nigeria
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The paper estimated the profitability of irrigated tomato production KRIP, Kano State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 212 irrigated tomato farmers, using multi-stage sampling procedures in three Local Government Areas covered by KRIP. Data were collected for 2017 irrigation season using structured questionnaire. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and net farm income analysis. The result of the study indicates that irrigated tomato production was profitable with an estimated net farm income of ₦ 96,459.52/ha, and a return per naira investment of ₦1.78. Also, the constraints to
irrigated tomato production under KRIP include inadequate processing and storage facilities, high cost of inputs, pests and inadequate credit facilities among others. It was therefore recommended that irrigated tomato production under KRIPshould be encouraged because it is very profitable to farmers. Also, tomato farmers should be encouraged to form strong cooperative and combine their resources together in the purchase of inputs, so as to have advantage of bulk purchase, expand their production and make more profit in irrigated tomato production in the area.
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