Abstract:
This study analyzed the economic efficiency of mango (Mangifera indica) growers in Buzaya
country, Kamuli District, Uganda. It estimated the existing scales of mango growers, 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 growers 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 growers 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 growers because of their relatively higher
profit margin, which reflects their potentials for repayment. Necessary adjustments should be
made in their levels of resource use for enhanced level of mangoes output and profitability were
also recommended. |
