| Type | Journal Article - Journal of Human Ecology |
| Title | Investigation of Factors Affecting Technical Infancy of Akpu Processing in Delta State, Nigeria |
| Author(s) | |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Publication (Day/Month/Year) | 2011 |
| Page numbers | 133-137 |
| URL | http://www.krepublishers.com/02-Journals/JHE/JHE-33-0-000-11-Web/JHE-33-2-000-11-Abst-PDF/JHE-33-2-133-11-2047-Kaine-A-I-N/JHE-33-2-133-11-2047-Kaine-A-I-N-Tt.pdf |
| Abstract | The study examined the factors affecting technical inefficiency of akpu processing in Delta State. Data were obtained from 285 farmers involved in akpu processing in the State using a structured questionnaire. The information generated was coded and analyzed using stochastic frontier production function methodology. The estimated results show that age (b = 0.250) and household size (-0.270) were positively related to inefficiency of akpu processors while education (b = -1.020) and processing experience (-0.260) were negatively related to inefficiency of akpu processors. Education was 10 percent (critical t = 1.533) level of significance. |
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