PRECISION LIVESTOCK FARMING TECHOLOGIES AND ITS COST ANALYSIS ON POULTRY PRODUCTION IN OYO METROPOLIS, OYO STATE

https://doi.org/10.70382/mejavs.v7i1.022

Authors

  • AMAO, S. R. Department of Agricultural Education, Faculty of Vocational, Innovation and Engineering Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Technology, P.M.B. 1010, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • OYEWUMI, S. O. Department of Agricultural Education, Faculty of Vocational, Innovation and Engineering Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Technology, P.M.B. 1010, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.
  • OGUNJINMI, O. O. Department of Agricultural Education, Faculty of Vocational, Innovation and Engineering Education, Emmanuel Alayande University of Technology, P.M.B. 1010, Oyo, Oyo State, Nigeria.

Abstract

 

This study aimed at investigating the impact of precision livestock farming technologies (PLF) on workforce skills and employability in poultry husbandry sector in Oyo metropolis. A sample of twelve (12) farms was selected through simple random sampling techniques from Atiba, Oyo west, Oyo East and Afijio Local Government Areas was used for the study. A questionnaire instrument developed by the researcher was used for data collection on demographic information, familiarity, training and education, impact on workforce skills and employability, efficiency and productivity and challenges and barriers in adoption of PLF. The findings revealed that mostly male, adults, educated with 5 years of experiences were participated in the study. The farmers were familiars, trained and educated on the uses of PLF periodically and impact PLF was felt of workforce skill with increase in employability of personal that enhanced efficiency and productivity of the poultry sector. However, challenges and barriers were also documented. Meanwhile, the cost of monthly electricity bills, the cost of importing those equipment used in PLF Technologies, cost of repairing equipment, cost of operating equipment and couple with cost of installation of all the equipment were said to be on the higher side and at long run affect the cost of production. Based on the results, the following recommendations were made: the adoption of PLF should be more for increment in workforce skill, employability, efficiency and productivity of poultry products. Government can assist in subsidies of the equipment importation, stable stability of electricity to assist the adoption of PLF technologies in this study area.  

 

Keywords:

Precision Livestock Farming, cost analysis, poultry production, Oyo metropolis

Published

31-01-2025

How to Cite

AMAO, S. R., OYEWUMI, S. O., & OGUNJINMI, O. O. (2025). PRECISION LIVESTOCK FARMING TECHOLOGIES AND ITS COST ANALYSIS ON POULTRY PRODUCTION IN OYO METROPOLIS, OYO STATE. International Journal of Agricultural and Veterinary Science, 7(1). https://doi.org/10.70382/mejavs.v7i1.022