Agrotechnology

Estimation of physical and financial value of post-harvest losses in millet from harvest to store in Kebbi, Sokoto and Federal Capital, Nigeria

5^th International Conference on Agriculture & Horticulture

June 27-29, 2016 Cape Town, South Africa

Abiola M O and I C Osamudiamen

Federal University Oye-Ekiti, Nigeria

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Agrotechnol

Abstract:

Post-harvest loss is every crop, livestock or food affair. The study examined post harvest losses in millet from harvest to store by vulnerable households in Kebbi, Sokoto and Federal Capital in the territory, Nigeria without considering all the other part ways along the food chain. At first, two communities were chosen from Bwari LGA in Federal Capital Territory, two communities from two LGA of Kebbi state and 8 communities from 4 LGA of Sokoto State with a total of 70 villages were chosen. Five respondents were chosen randomly from each village given a total sample size of 350 respondents. Primary data were collected through the use of detail questionnaire administered to respondents. Data generated were subjected to budgetary and descriptive analysis. Results indicate that 2 Kgs were recorded as loses per vulnerable household per day with a financial value of 160 Naira. The loss is substantial if considered on monthly or annual basis and the entire vulnerable household. The loss represents 25% of the annual yield of respondents.

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