Feasibility analysis of Amaranth (Amaranthus spp) Production among Small Holder Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

¹Okonkwo-Emegha, Kate, ²Ahaneku Chinwe Evangel and ³Ezemenari Amarachukwu Ifunanyachukwu

^1,2,3Department of Agricultural Economics & Extension, Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Nigeria

Email:k.okonkwo-emegha@unizik.edu.ng.Tel.: 08035922432

ABSTRACT

This study assessed the feasibility analysis of amaranth (amaranthus spp) production among smallholder farmers in Anambra State. The study examined the factors influencing amaranths production and constraints faced by the producers. Data were collected from 120 respondents through surveys and analyzed to estimate the financial performance of amaranth production, and the factors affecting production. The findings revealed that challenges identified included inadequate capital (mean score of 3.7), pest and disease issues (mean score of 3.7), and high fertilizer costs (mean score of 3.4). The regression analysis reveals that planting method (coefficient = 0.145, p = 0.005), climate condition (coefficient = 0.120, p = 0.042), planting time (coefficient = 0.098, p = 0.031), and level of fertilization (coefficient = 1.215, p = 0.003) significantly affect the profitability of amaranth production, while soil seed density, physical properties, and chemical properties do not have a statistically significant impact. The study recommended improving financial access to farmer cooperative societies, pest management, infrastructure, and extension services to enhance the sustainability and profitability of amaranth farming.

Keywords: Feasibility, Amaranths, Production, Smallholder, Farmers

CITE AS: Okonkwo-Emegha Kate, Ahaneku Chinwe Evangel and Ezemenari Amarachukwu Ifunanyachukwu (2025). Feasibility analysis of Amaranth (Amaranthus spp) Production among Small Holder Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. RESEARCH INVENTION JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC AND EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES 5(2):117-124. https://doi.org/10.59298/RIJSES/2025/52117124