ASSESSING PRODUCTION PERFORMANCE AND CONSTRAINTS OF LOCAL DUCK REARING AT FARMER'S LEVEL: A CASE STUDY
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Abstract
Local duck rearing is an important source of income and food for small-scale farmers in many developing countries. However, the production performance of local ducks is often limited by various constraints that affect their productivity and profitability. This study aimed to assess the production performance of local ducks and identify the constraints of duck rearing at the farmer's level in a selected community in Nigeria. A case study design was employed, including both qualitative and quantitative data collection methods. The study found that local duck production was a profitable enterprise for farmers, but they faced several constraints that limited their productivity, including disease outbreaks, poor nutrition, inadequate housing, and lack of access to credit and markets. The study highlights the need to improve local duck production by providing farmers with access to extension services, credit, and markets and training on best management practices.
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