PROFITABILITY AND CONSTRAINTS TO IRRIGATED ONION PRODUCTION IN WAMAKKO AND KWARE LOCAL GOVERNMENT...

The purpose of this research was to look at the profitability and constraints of irrigated onion production in the Wamakko and Kware Local Government Areas of Sokoto State, Nigeria. Data was gathered using a structured questionnaire designed to elicit pertinent information on output, inputs, prices of outputs and inputs, as well as some socio-economic characteristics of the farmers in the research area. This study included a total of 120 respondents who were chosen at random. The data was analysed using descriptive statistics and the Net Farm Income model. Gross margin, net farm income, and return on naira invested were predicted to be worth N116, 044.60, N93, 144.63, and N 0.91 per hectare, respectively, according to the findings. Bad remunerative rates, lack of market for product, prevalence of pests and illnesses, inadequate storage facilities, poor access road, unavailability of farm input, and non-availability of credit are all obstacles to onion production in decreasing order of magnitude. According to the study, a focus on the concerns mentioned by the farmers should be included as an integral part of the strategy to help improve the enterprise's production when preparing for an effective small-scale irrigation production. Improvements to these issues will surely boost farmer profits.

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