Nijerya Federal Başkent Bölgesi'ndeki Küçük Ölçekli Çiftçiler Arasında Pirinç Üretiminde Ölçek Ekonomileri ve Kaynak Kullanım Verimliliğinde Cinsiyet Farklılıkları

Abstract

Bu çalışma, Nijerya’nın Federal Başkent Bölgesi’ndeki küçük ölçekli çiftçiler arasında pirinç üretiminde cinsiyete bağlı ölçek ekonomileri ve kaynak kullanım etkinliği farklılıklarını değerlendirmiştir. Çok aşamalı örnekleme yöntemi kullanılarak 316 küçük ölçekli pirinç çiftçisinden yapılandırılmış bir anket aracılığıyla veri toplanmıştır. Çalışmanın amaçlarına ulaşmak için tanımlayıcı istatistikler, Cobb-Douglas üretim fonksiyonu, marjinal verimlilik, kaynak kullanım etkinliği ve ölçek ekonomileri gibi istatistiksel ve ekonometrik araçlar kullanılmıştır. Sonuçlar, küçük ölçekli erkek çiftçilerin ortalama yaşının 44 yıl, kadın çiftçilerin ise 42 yıl olduğunu göstermiştir. Tahmini ölçeğe göre getiri erkekler için 0.7207, kadınlar için 0.6151 ve tüm veriler için 0.6529 olup azalan getiriler (DRS) olduğunu göstermektedir. Hem erkek hem de kadın çiftçilerin kaynaklarını yetersiz kullandıkları tespit edilmiştir. Bu nedenle, çalışma hem erkeklere hem de kadınlara, emek yükünü ve maliyetleri azaltırken kârı maksimize etmek için toprak hazırlığında kullanılmak üzere ekipmanlı traktörler gibi tarımsal mekanizasyon ve makineler sağlanmasını önermektedir. Ayrıca, hükümetin sulama tesislerine erişimi kolaylaştırarak yıl boyunca gıda üretimini sağlayacak alternatif bir tarım sistemi sunması tavsiye edilmektedir.

Keywords

• Cinsiyet
• Ekonomiler
• Ölçek
• Pirinç
• Verimlilik

Gender Differences in Economies of Scale and Resource-Use Efficiency of Rice Production Among Smallholder Farmers in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria

Abstract

This study analyzed gender differences in economies of scale and resource use efficiency in rice production among smallholder farmers in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory. A multistage sampling method was used to gather data from 316 smallholder rice farmers through a structured questionnaire. The study employed statistical and econometric tools such as descriptive statistics, Cobb-Douglas production function, marginal productivity, resource-use efficiency, and economies of scale to meet its objectives. Results indicated that the average age of male smallholder farmers was 44 years, compared to 42 years for females. The estimated return to scale was 0.7207 for males, 0.6151 for females, and 0.6529 for the combined data, suggesting decreasing returns to scale (DRS). Both male and female farmers were found to underutilize their resources. Consequently, the study recommends providing farm mechanization and machinery, such as tractors with implements, to both men and women for land preparation to reduce labor drudgery and costs while maximizing profits. Additionally, the government should facilitate access to irrigation facilities, offering an alternative farming system to ensure year-round food production.

Keywords

• Gender
• Economies
• scale
• Rice
• Efficiency

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