Author : Igbaroola, ayomide hannah and oladunni, olayemi sunday
Keyword : Multiple regression analysis, palm oil processing, agribusiness, gender differences
Subject : Economics
Article Type : Original article (research)
DOI : 10.6084/m9.figshare.14810988
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Abstract : This study examines the gender differences among palm oil processors in the Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeriagender differences among palm oil processors in the Ejigbo Local Government Area of Osun State, Nigeria. Multistage and stratified sampling techniques were used to select a total number of 110 palm oil processors. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression analysis, and gross margin analysis. Results showed that the mean age of the processors was 47 years, a majority (82.73%) of the palm oil processors were females, 52.63% males and 60.44% females having primary education qualification with 78.9% married males and 48.3% married females. The majority (78.95%) of males and (86.81%) females have a household size of 6-10 persons. 57.8% of males have access to credit while a majority (78.1%) of female processors do not have access to credit. Results from the gross margin analysis were reflected by the benefit-cost ratio (BCR) of the males as 1.93 and females as 2.12, that is, for every 1 unit invested by males processors, there will be a return of 0.93 and a return of 1.12 for females processors. Results from multiple regression analysis showed that years of farming experience, cost of transport, and cost of fresh fruit purchase were statistically significant at 1% with all having positive coefficients. The age of the processors was statistically significant at 5% with a negative coefficient. The major constraints affecting the processing of palm oil were labour, price fluctuation, time inefficient methods, seasonal effect, and inadequate modern processing equipment. In conclusion, Palm oil processing is a profitable agri-business for both males and females; which could serve as a source of income to all individuals and corporations/ governmental bodies. Hence, the study recommended the involvement of youths (males and females inclusive) in palm oil processing and the implementation of favorable agricultural policies.
Article by : Ayomide Igbaroola
Article add date : 2021-12-12
How to cite : Igbaroola, ayomide hannah and oladunni, olayemi sunday. (2021-December-12). Analysis of gender differences among palm oil processors in the ejigbo local government area of osun state, nigeria. retrieved from https://www.openacessjournal.com/abstract/920