Technical Efficiency of Rice Production at the Tono Irrigation Scheme in Northern Ghana
Samuel A. Donkoh, Sylvester Ayambila, Shamsudeen Abdulai
Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · pp. 25–42 · Published 2 Dec 2012
10.9734/ajea/2013/1448Abstract
Aim: To investigate the determinants of technical efficiency of rice farmers at Tono Irrigation Project. Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration: The Kassena-Nankana District of Upper East Region of Ghana in the 2007/2008 cropping season. Methodology: One-step estimation of the Stochastic Frontier Model. Results: The technical efficiency estimates ranged from 0.41 to 1.00 with a mean value of 0.81. The factors that determined farmers’ technical efficiency included education and the adoption of modern inputs such as seeds and chemical fertilizers. Conclusion: The sustainability of the farmers’ high efficiency will be dependent on the continuous support they receive in the areas of input supply and education, among others.
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