| dc.description.abstract | Mixed performances have been experienced in the National Irrigation schemes (NID) over time, social and economic aspects in the schemes were studied given the various management regimes. Baseline data for the study was first recorded in year 2000 from 118 farmers and in year 2010 the same set of farmers provided data on the same variables. The study documented; the rice production system, the relative profitability of irrigated rice and other crops, tested the efficiency of the rice marketing system and finally the performance ofNID was assessed and compared to integrated management.
Descriptive statistics, analysis of variance, Gross margin and Regression analysis were used to document the agricultural system, rice and other crops margins, marketing efficiency and performance of the scheme under different management systems. Results revealed that the scheme performed better under NID than during farmers' management. Farmers in the planned area realized higher profits than those in the unplanned area, ceteris paribus. The current rice marketing system was efficient while former NIB marketing was in-efficient. Traders along the rice value chain received high and consistent profits.
The study recommends; Integrated management of irrigation schemes where both NID and farmers each have a say in production and marketing, market forces of supply and demand be left to determine the input and output prices in the irrigation schemes and agricultural extension along the rice value chain be availed to rice farmers to improve on their profits. | en_US |
