Henri-Ukoha, A., Ugwuja, V. C, Familusi, Linda ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0837-697X and Ebuka, J. (2023) Determinants of post-harvest losses among Nsukka-yellow pepper farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria. In: Proceedings of the 6th Biennial Conference of Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World Nigeria (OWSD 2023). Atlantis Press, pp. 307-318

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Abstract

Post-harvest loss posed a challenge for Nigeria's agricultural sector. Post-harvest losses in the
production of Nsukka-yellow pepper may result from inadequate handling, poor harvesting methods, pests, and microbial infestation, among other things. As a result, the study determined the post-harvest losses among Nsukka-yellow pepper farmers in Enugu State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to sample eighty (80) yellow pepper
producers from five (5) communities in Nsukka Local Government Area. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire. In addition, data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and OLS multiple regression. The OLS multiple regression was used to determine the factors affecting yellow pepper post-harvest loss which was measured by farmers' profitability. The results show that most of the farmers were female, with a mean age of 48
years, and an average of 8 years farming experience. It is significant to highlight that the majority of farmers had no access to credit. The findings also indicated that farmers'
profitability was positively influenced by marital status, education, and household size. Furthermore, Nsukka-yellow pepper farmers had post-harvest problems due to insufficient
funds, poor storage facilities, and high cost of labour. Hence, Nsukka-yellow pepper farmers are encouraged to access credit facilities in order to increase their capacity to purchase adequate production and harvesting inputs such as storage facilities and similar equipment and technology.

Item Type:	Book Section
Status:	Published
DOI:	10.2991/978-94-6463-306-1_20
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HB Economic Theory S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
School/Department:	London Campus
URI:	https://ray.yorksj.ac.uk/id/eprint/11648

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