Resource Economic Efficiency Under Mangoes-Based Agroforestry Systems in Buzaya County, Kamuli District

摘要

This study analyzed the resource economic efficiency of mango (Mangifera indica) growers in Buzaya country, Kamuli district, Uganda. It estimated the existing scales of mango producers, 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 producers are inefficient in their use of resources but the potentials still exist for increases in their levels of mangoes output. The hypothesis that the various scales of producers 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 is recommended that micro-financial institutions should give credit preference to the mango producers because of their relatively higher profit margin which reflects their potentials for repayment. Necessary adjustments to be made in their levels of resource use for enhanced level of mangoes output and profitability were also recommended.