Chapter ONE
1.1 Introduction
1.2 Background of Study
1.3 Problem Statement
1.4 Objective of Study
1.5 Limitation of Study
1.6 Scope of Study
1.7 Significance of Study
1.8 Structure of the Research
1.9 Definition of Terms
Chapter TWO
2.1 Overview of Broiler Production Systems
2.2 Profitability Analysis in Agriculture
2.3 Factors Influencing Profitability in Broiler Production
2.4 Comparative Studies on Broiler Production Systems
2.5 Economic Models for Profitability Analysis
2.6 Market Trends in Poultry Industry
2.7 Technology and Innovation in Broiler Production
2.8 Environmental Impacts of Broiler Production
2.9 Government Policies and Regulations
2.10 Sustainability and Social Responsibility in Broiler Production
Chapter THREE
3.1 Research Design and Approach
3.2 Sampling Methods
3.3 Data Collection Techniques
3.4 Data Analysis Procedures
3.5 Research Instrumentation
3.6 Ethical Considerations
3.7 Validity and Reliability
3.8 Statistical Tools and Software
Chapter FOUR
4.1 Overview of Research Findings
4.2 Analysis of Broiler Production Systems
4.3 Profitability Metrics and Comparison
4.4 Market Performance and Trends
4.5 Factors Impacting Profitability
4.6 Sustainability Practices
4.7 Policy Implications
4.8 Recommendations for Improvement
Chapter FIVE
5.1 Conclusion and Summary
5.2 Key Findings Recap
5.3 Implications for Broiler Production
5.4 Future Research Directions
5.5 Practical Applications
Thesis Abstract
Broiler production is carried out under different production systems and different production systems imply variations in cost of inputs and
returns. This study looked at the cost implications of raising broilers under different production systems as well as constraints faced by the farmers. The
study was conducted in Edo State of Nigeria. The data used in the study were obtained from a cross-sectional survey of broiler farmers in the State from
OctoberβDecember, 2013. A multi-stage sampling process was used to select the 211 respondents for this study. The data collected were analyzed using
descriptive statistics, profitability ratios and multiple regression models. A five point Likert scale was used to judge level of severity of the constraints
faced by the farmers. The study showed that the mean age of farmers that adopted the battery cage systemwas 48 years and 46 years for the farmers that
used deep litter system. The Gross Margin analysis gave a value of N2,422.24 and a Net Farm Income (NFI) of N2,412.40 per bird for battery cage system
while the deep litter system had a gross margin of N1,601.77 and NFI of N1,593.80 per bird. The profitability ratios showed Rate of Return on Investment RRI
(91.69%), Return on Labour RL (N18.03), Return on Feed RF (N144.22) and Return Per Naira invested RNI (N0.91) for the battery
cage system as against Rate of Return on Investment RRI (70.74%), Return on Labour RL (N30.28), Return on Feed RF (N117.95), and Return Per Naira Invested
RNI (N0.71) for the deep litter system. This shows that both systems were profitable in the study area. The Return per
Naira Invested (RNI) showed that for every N1 invested a return of 91 kobo and 71 kobo accrued to the farmer for battery cage
and deep litter systems respectively. Only three variables in the regression model were found to be statistically significant (P<0.05), these were feed
cost, electricity, and purchase cost of day old chick for both the battery cage and deep littersystems. Feed cost was the major determinants of revenue
accruing to the farmers.