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Econometric Assessment of the Trend in Cocoyam Production in Nigeria, 1960/61-2003/2006

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  • Okoye, B.C
  • Asumugha, G.N
  • Okezie, C.A
  • Tanko, L
  • Onyenweaku, C.E

Abstract

Stakeholders in agricultural development in Nigeria are currently confronted with the onerous task of feeding over hundred million people in the nation. The paper attempts to examine the trends in the production, area and productivity of cocoyam in Nigeria from 1960/61 to 2003/06 in two periods and highlights the relative contributions of area and productivity to the observed growth. Results reveal that output, area and productivity of cocoyam exhibited negative trends in Period I, (Pre-SAP, 1960/61-1984/85) whereas output and area of cocoyam showed positive trend in Period II (Post-SAP, 1985/86-2003/06). Increases in cocoyam production were due principally to the expansion of area under cultivation. Measures aimed at improving the yield and efficiency of resource utilization will enhance the prospect of cocoyam.

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  • Okoye, B.C & Asumugha, G.N & Okezie, C.A & Tanko, L & Onyenweaku, C.E, 2006. "Econometric Assessment of the Trend in Cocoyam Production in Nigeria, 1960/61-2003/2006," MPRA Paper 17460, University Library of Munich, Germany.
    • Handle: RePEc:pra:mprapa:17460
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    1. Akpaeti, Aniekan Jim & Bassey, Nsikan Edet & Okon, Uwemedimo Eyo, 2014. "Trend Evaluation Of Agricultural Export Crops In Nigeria," International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics (IJFAEC), Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, Department of Economics and Finance, vol. 2(1), pages 1-11, January.

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    Keywords

    Econometric Trend; Cocoyam;

    JEL classification:

    • C13 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - Econometric and Statistical Methods and Methodology: General - - - Estimation: General
    • C0 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - General
    • C01 - Mathematical and Quantitative Methods - - General - - - Econometrics

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