ANALYSIS OF MAIZE VALUE CHAIN IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
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2017
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This study examined the maize value chain in Ondo State, Nigeria. It identified the various actors
in the maize value chain, their products and functions, the value added at each stage of the value
chain and the overall value chain. One hundred and seventy nine (179) respondents were selected
using multi-stage sampling technique. Interview schedule and structured questionnaire were used
to obtain primary data. Data were collected on cost and returns on procurement of input supply,
production, processing, marketing and consumption. Also data on information delivery was
collected and this was analyzed using functional and budgetary Analysis. Result from the
functional analysis with other socio-economic characteristics, showed that there were five major
actors or stages in the maize value chain in Ondo State, Nigeria. They are input suppliers, farmers,
processors, marketers and consumers. Budget analysis revealed gross margin per month of
N8,3620,643.78k for input manufacturers, N8,956,893.87k for agricultural development
programme (ADP), N1,375,766.67k for the input supply Agency (AISA), N2,841,62346 for
private agro dealers, N177,104.39k for gross margin of farmers, N246,119.30k for gross margin
of processors of maize flour, N51,332.25k for gross margin of Boiled maize, N45,627.98k for
Roasted maize processors, N11,69,203.58k for livestock feed millers, N255,939.27 for gross
margin of markers. It can be concluded that maize farmers produce or cultivates at a subsistence
level based on one factor and others. Storage facilities, pest and disease control is not adequate
which can reduce post-harvest losses. Market information should be adequate through marketing
or price Board which will prevent consumers not to be worsen-off. Based on the study, government
should tar rural communities’ roads leadings to different farms for easy motorable of farm produce.
Both government and input suppliers should increase and continue training of farmers in the use
of farm inputs and implements through seminar workshop, training and visit, posters, handbill.
Also processors of maize products should not be left out from training especially in the handling
of their milling machineries (technical know-how). Government should give soft loan to maize
input suppliers, farmers, processors and marketers at low interest rate to improve maize farming.