Gona Ayuba, Danmaigoro Aliyu, Fakai Fatimah Musa, Ahmad Asmaâ??u and Grace Usman
The study analyzed poultry value chain in Kebbi State, Nigeria. Data for this study were collected using semi structured survey questionnaires. Both simple random and purposive sampling methods were used to select the respondents from different segments of the entire value chain. 40 poultry farmers were randomly selected, 30 traders and 20 Processors were used from the four agricultural zones, thus, giving a total number of 90 sample size for the study. The analytical techniques for the study are functional analysis, descriptive statistics, marketing margin and Net Farm Income. Results from the study revealed that the main poultry value chain actors are input suppliers, farmers, processors and traders. They are involved in supply and production of inputs, live birds, distribution, marketing and processing of poultry products. Both poultry farmer’s processors and traders realized a profit of (N75,511, N37,121 and N41,950, respectively). However, farmers realized more profit. The major technology of production in poultry production is Deep litter system (51%). The main market channel for poultry starts from the farmers to local retailers to domestic market to the consumers on to the processors before it gets to the consumers. The major constraints encountered by the poultry value chain actors
include the following; for farmers, the major constraints, include High cost of day-old chicks (90.0%), day old chicks not available in the State (80.0%), high cost of feeds (67.5%), incidence of diseases (52.5%) among others. The major constraints affecting processors include lack of processing facilities (85.0%), seasonal demand (65.0%), high cost of electricity (50.0%), price fluctuation (45.0%) and lack of credit facilities (35.0%) among others. The major constraints affecting poultry traders are high transportation cost (86.7%), limited market information (70.0%), diseases (60.0%) and fluctuation in prices (40.0%). It is recommended that all the poultry value chain actors be supported in order to secure inputs of subsidized rate and timey. Farmers should also be supported with a base within the state in order to secure day old chicks and feeds of affordable cost