Abstract a study was conducted during the early planting season of 2011 at asaba, delta state, nigeria to evaluate eight varieties of cowpea it80d699, it82 e18. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. Profit refers to the total income earned by the enterprise during the specified period of time, while profitability refers to the operating efficiency of the. The importance of cowpea as a crop that cannot be dispensed with in the agriculture of the subsistence farmers in south sudan and the characteristics of cowpea plant type of roots, leaves, stem. It requires very few inputs, as the plants root nodules are able to fix atmospheric nitrogen, making it a valuable crop for resourcepoor farmers and wellsuited to intercropping with. Costvolumeprofit analysis overview this chapter explains a planning tool called costvolumeprofit cvp analysis. Regression analysis of gross profit and chisquare test in gsrtc from 199697 to. A client we worked with recently completed such analysis which showed 20% of its branches were delivering 60% of its profit and 20% of customers did not even generate a profit. Terms with similar meanings include earnings, income, and margin. This mango farming project report consists of all the detailed information about the farming of mangocultivation practices of mango orchard and its cost and profit analysis. Resilience and economic growth in the sahel accelerated. Results and discussion the phenotypic and genotypic correlation coefficients table 1 were estimated for 11. Without profitability and cost analysis management is in the dark. When running the report, you can choose to run a summary of your profit, or a detailed report.
Resilience and economic growth in the sahel accelerated growth regisag value chain and end market assessment. The greater the volume of profit, the higher is the efficiency of. Evaluation of cost and profit efficiency of cowpea. Costvolume profit analysis overview this chapter explains a planning tool called costvolume profit cvp analysis.
Gm and seed industry eye africas lucrative cowpea seed. However, it is generally agreed that the cowpea is of african origin as conspecific wild forms are found in africa but are absent in asia. It is a subsistence crop, often intercropped with sorghum, maize and pearl millet. The state has a population of about 25,000 rice farmers and 33 public extension agents 14. It is designed to serve as a basic reference document for participants in ilas cowpea production training courses. Introduction cowpea is the most economically important indigenous african legume crop langyintou, 2003. Furthermore, the applicant fails to provide basic information on the molecular characterization of the bt cowpea event.
Cowpea varieties could be prostate, semierect, erect or climbing. Cowpea farming, planting, care, harveting, yield agri farming. The work on this cowpea value chain analysis was begun. Its origin and subsequent domestication is associated with pearl millet and sorghum in africa. This is because cowpea cultivars tend to have narrow range of adaptation as cultivars developed for one zone usually are not very productive in other zones. Colquitt county, located in southwest georgia, leads the state in production with 1,900 acres.
Most cowpea cultivars are indeterminate in nature, producing flowers and seed over a long period. Cowpea is one of the most ancient crops known to man. Millions of african farmers grow cowpea, some two hundred million africans consume. Productivity and profitability analyses of cowpea production in kaduna state 1adeola, s. This cowpea crop profile is the first in the southeast united states and. Cowpea originated in africa and is widely grown in africa, latin america, southeast asia and in the southern united states.
The amount of profit earned measures the efficiency of a business. Profit maximization may not be the primary aim of small scale farmers for many reasons, in the long run, farmers are still interested in. Operating profit gross margin selling and administrative expenses. Jul 19, 2018 the fruit that is obtained from the plant is either used raw or in a ripened form. Weather records for the site of the experiments in 2004, 2005 and 2006 effect of cowpea planting density on growth, yield and productivity of component crops in cowpea cassava. Cowpea is referred to as the hungryseason crop given that it is the first crop to be harvested before the cereal crops are ready. Cowpea farming, planting, care, harveting, yield agri. Growth and yield performance of improved cowpea vigna. Cvp analysis examines the behavior of total revenues, total costs, and operating income profit as changes occur in the output level, selling price, variable cost per unit, andor fixed costs of a product or service. Gm and seed industry eye africas lucrative cowpea seed markets. Evaluation and utilization of cowpea vigna unguiculata l.
In reality, businesses operate in a complex environment. Productivity and profitability analyses of cowpea production. Here are several definitions you will need as we continue through this business builder. Due to its tolerance for sandy soil and low rainfall, it is an important crop in the semiarid regions across africa and asia. According to simmonds 1976 west africa and india both are modern centers of diversity for this crop. Materials and methods the study was conducted in kaduna state, nigeria. This mango farming project report consists of all the detailed information about the farming of mangocultivation practices of. Phosphorus plays key roles in many plant processes such as energy metabolism, nitrogen fixation, synthesis of nucleic acids and membranes, photosynthesis, respiration and enzyme regulation.
Profit analysis involves dissecting the reported profit figure of a business to determine the actual extent of its profitability. Objection to the application from lilongwe university of. Growth, nodulation and yield response of cowpea to. In a case study one examines a phenomenon in its real environment or in its context where the boundaries between phenomenon and context are not given. Weather records for the site of the experiments in 2004, 2005 and 2006 effect of cowpea planting density on growth, yield and productivity of. Cowpea production training manual iita bibliography. If you use product and service records, to keep track of how much profit you make on the sale of each item, you can use the profit analysis report.
Evaluation of introduced cowpea breeding lines in south africa by tsobedi absalom masenya minidissertation submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of master of science in agriculture agronomy in the faculty of science and agriculture school of agricultural and environmental sciences at the university of limpopo. Some varieties of cowpea are used specifically for wildlife purposes ball et al. It is a crop that offers farmers great flexibility. Cowpeas attraction for insects may be an advantage if the planting also attracts a sizable population of beneficial insects, but it is. Cowpea requires more phosphorus than nitrogen in the form of single super phosphate or supa nkaa et al. Introduction 109 meaning and definition of profitability 109 concept of profitability 110 the dupont control chart 116 management achievement chart 118 weakness of profitability 121 analysis of profitability 123 conclusion 161 reference 162. In burkina faso, multilocation trials are being conducted in farako ba and kamboinse. Determination of proximate and mineral compositions of white cowpea beans. Chapter5 analysis of profitability particular page no. The primary data was obtained through a random sample of cowpea growers in baghdad province according to a special form prepared for this purpose. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of cowpea planting times, intercropped. Walp in asaba agroecological environment, delta state, nigeria 1agbogidi, o. Evolution of resistance by target insect pests is the most serious threat to the continued efficacy of bt crops. A comparative analysis of profit efficiency in maize and.
Comparative profit analysis of rice production enterprise among farmers in anambra and ebonyi states, nigeria h. Growth and yield performance of improved cowpea vigna unguiculata l. They can choose to apply more inputs and pick more beans, or if cash and inputs are scarce they. Georgia ranks in the nations top 10 in cowpea southern pea, vigna unguiculata production, with estimates of more than 4,900 acres grown in approximately 49 of 159 counties in the state in the 2014 production season. The data analysis adopted descriptive mathematical and statistical methods. The cowpea root system also has a beneficial effect on the structure and tilth of the topsoil layer. Areas, where rainfall is more than average is not suitable for cowpea farming. The sample farmers were 80 farmers represented about 3. Pods could be coiled, round, crescent or linear 15. The average cost of chemicals used in cowpea production was n 1,872, this shows that cowpea production requires a lot of chemical for viable output.
A variety of birds, including wild turkey, eat the seeds and the plant can be used by quail as cover. It has been demonstrated that intercropping with cowpea sown at the same planting time as corn reduced most morphological characteristics, green ear yield, and grain yield gomes et al. Cowpea is a hardy crop but it hosts many pests that attack vegetables, including leafminers, whiteflies, leafhoppers, mites, thrips, and aphids. Cowpea is a legume that is extensively grown throughout subsaharan africa.
Evaluation of eight varieties of cowpea vigna unguiculata. Abstract a study was conducted during the early planting season of 2011 at asaba. Samples from the 21 plots were sent to the laboratory for dry matter analysis. Crop profile for cowpeas in georgia uga cooperative. Evaluation of cost and profit efficiency of cowpea production. A company analysis could be formed as a case study which implies that the investigation is carried out for instance on a smaller group, on an individual or on a company.
Mango farming project report, cost and profit analysis. Objectives of the study the broad objectives of this study is to evaluate profitability analysis of cowpea processing among women entrepreneurs in bauchi metropolis,bauchi state while the specific. The grain provides valuable protein and the leaves are used as a nutritious vegetable. Pusa phalguni, which is best for sowing as a summer crop, pusa barsati is best for rainy season crop, pusa dofasli is best for summer as well as the rainy season the climatic condition required for cowpea production. This business builder will introduce you to several methods that will help you analyze your companys operations and compute the profitability of your business.
Analysis of cowpea preservation technologies with special focus on the hydrothermal treatment technology hereby declare that, this work was done entirely by me in the department of agricultural economics and agribusiness. Correlation coefficient and path analysis was worked out as per the method suggested by dewey and lu 1959. Gm and seed industry eye africas lucrative cowpea seed markets 7 functioning biosafety regime, multilocation trials were conducted in zaria, minijibir and bajura during 2014, to generate data in order to support an application for general release. Germplasm for varietal improvement of resistance to cowpea aphid aphis craccivora koch. Correlation and path analysis study in cowpea 3899 ranganna 1986. A study on the growth and yield performance of seven cowpea varieties was conducted during the. Cowpea production is considered suitable in areas with annual rainfall of 7501500 mm 14. The main purpose of a business unit is to make profit. Declaration i, emmanuel delali kwamla ofori, the author of this thesis titled economic analysis of cowpea preservation technologies with special focus on the hydrothermal treatment technology hereby declare that, this work was done entirely by me in the department of. Ampiah department of crop science, school of agriculture, university of cape coast, cape coast, ghana. Determination of proximate and mineral compositions of white cowpea beans vigna unguiculata collected from markets in minna. Considering all the protein sources that might possibly help africas malnourished millions, none seems more promising or more practical than grain legumes.
It is widely consumed for its taste, flavor, and fragrance. Longterm incorporation of annual legumes such as cowpea will increase the soil humus content, but at a slower rate than would grass cover crops. The cowpea vigna unguiculata is an annual herbaceous legume from the genus vigna. Furthermore, cowpea is an important legume in nigeria which serves as a source of farm income afolami, 2002. Analysis of cowpea marketing channel in kiyawa local. Determination of proximate and mineral composition of white cow pea beans sold in markets in minna therefore become pertinent, hence the purpose of this present study.
Evaluation of eight varieties of cowpea vigna unguiculata l. The result revealed that cowpea farmer in kano, jigawa and katsina states realized a profit of n15,997, n34,016 and n19,788 per hectare respectively. Growth, nodulation and yield response of cowpea to phosphorus. Exact figures on area cultivated for cowpeas in africa are not available because of lack of reliable statistical enumeration. Cowpea is eaten by deer as forage, and is commonly used in food plots for deer. Aid625 c 14 00001, resilience and economic growth i n the sahel accelerated. Legume seeds famously deliver the amino acids needed to grow or repair proteinbased tissues such as brain, nerve, and muscle, as well as to. Mar 18, 2015 initial stages of growth, one weeding more than enough to control the weed in cowpea farming. Performance of three cowpea vigna unguiculata l walp varieties in two agroecological zones of the central region of ghana i. Evaluation of cost and profit efficiency of cowpea production by using cost function baghdad doi. Gross profit net sales the cost of goods sold net sales gross sales less any returns and discounts. Nwalieji 1 1department of agricultural economics and extension, anambra state university, igbariam campus, p. Cowpea is the most important pulse in tropical africa, and it is grown from along tbe southern fringes of the s3bara from the west coast to east africa and southwards. Comparative profit analysis of rice production enterprise.
Performance of three cowpea vigna unguiculata l walp. The study examined economic analysis of cowpea marketing in kiyawa local government area, jigawa state. Results from the analysis showed that the profit efficiency of maize farmers ranges between 47% and 96. The fruit that is obtained from the plant is either used raw or in a ripened form. Comparative profit analysis of rice production enterprise among farmers in anambra and ebonyi states, nigeria. This analysis is needed, because managements routinely report overly optimistic profit information to the outside world. The profitability analysis is done to throw light on the current operating performance and efficiency of business firms. Cowpea thrives very well in warm seasons, not in cold and winter seasons.