Economic efficiency of mango-based agroforestry systems for improved livelihoods in Buzaya county, Kamuli district
Abstract
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This study analyzed the economic efficiency of mango
(Mangifera indica) growers in Buzaya country, Kamuli
District, Uganda. It estimated the existing scales of mango
growers, their relative resource-use efficiency, the relative
profitability of their operations and their determinants using the
profit function. Results showed that the identified scales of
growers were inefficient in their use of resources, but the
potentials existed for increases in their levels of mango output.
The hypothesis that the various scales of growers are equally
efficient in their resource allocation was rejected at 5%
probability level. The hypotheses that there was no significant
difference in their level of profitability as well as the factors
influencing their operations were also rejected at 5% probability
level. It was recommended that micro-financial institutions
should give credit preference to the mango growers because
of their relatively higher profit margin, which reflected their
potentials for repayment. Necessary adjustments however need
to be made to enhance levels of resource use for increased
mangoes output and profitability.
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