global-journal-of-science-frontier-research-d-agriculture-veterinary Global Journal of Science Frontier Research - D: Agriculture & Veterinary 0975-5896 2249-4626 Global Journals Publishing Group Incorporated 74927 Technical Efficiency and Rural Poverty among Farmers in Nigeria: A Gender Perspective OladeeboDr. Job Olatunji SWAZILAND, University of Swaziland, Swaziland, Southern Africa. 05 09 2012 12 D8 7 14

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of technical efficiency on rural poverty between female and male-headed farm families in southwestern part of Nigeria. The study also determined the policy variables that influenced technical efficiency of the poor rural female and male-headed households in the study area using the stochastic frontier methodology. Results of data analysis showed that poor male-headed households were more technically efficient than their poor female-headed households’ counterparts (with mean technical efficiency estimates of about 91% and 82% respectively). Policy measures to reduce level of poverty and to improve efficiency which will lead to higher income were then suggested

 Technical Efficiency Rural Poverty Farmers Gender Nigeria. Full Text

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of technical efficiency on rural poverty between female and male-headed farm families in southwestern part of Nigeria. The study also determined the policy variables that influenced technical efficiency of the poor rural female and male-headed households in the study area using the stochastic frontier methodology. Results of data analysis showed that poor male-headed households were more technically efficient than their poor female-headed households’ counterparts (with mean technical efficiency estimates of about 91% and 82% respectively). Policy measures to reduce level of poverty and to improve efficiency which will lead to higher income were then suggested