D.O. Ohajianya  , N.N.O. Oguoma  , 
    Optimum Cropping Patterns under Limited Resource Conditions: A Micro-Level Study in Imo State, Nigeria,
    Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences,
    Volume 6,Issue 1,
    2009,
    Pages 36-41,
    ISSN 1683-8831,
    pjssci.2009.36.41,
    (https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=pjssci.2009.36.41)
    Abstract: This study was designed to analyse resource allocation pattern 
  for 120 food crops farmers in Imo State, Nigeria and to develop optimum combination 
  of food crops considering available resources. Linear programming technique 
  was used for optimizing resources. Multi-stage stratified random sampling techniques 
  was used in selecting respondents to obtain the data necessary to formulate 
  farm plans, for a representative farm household in Imo State during the 2006 
  cropping season. Data were collected using the cost route approach. Results 
  show a divergence between the existing and optimum farm plans under limited 
  and borrowed capital situations. Farm resources were not optimally allocated 
  and after optmisation, farm income and employment of labour could be increased. 
  At the margin, <img src="http://medwelljournals.com/fulltext/pjssci/2009/images/image1-2k9-36-41.gif" width="14" height="11">1.00 
  borrowed capital could yield up to <img src="http://medwelljournals.com/fulltext/pjssci/2009/images/image1-2k9-36-41.gif" width="14" height="11">1.88 
  in additional farm income. Sensitivity analysis revealed that wages for hired 
  labour were high and more land should be brought under cultivation in order 
  to increase farm income. Effective farm advisory services that will educate 
  farmers on the efficient allocation of their resources is needed, together with 
  adequate financing of agricultural production.
    Keywords: Optimum;resource;programming;cost-route;income;sensitivity