Analysis of economic efficiency in rice production Among smallholder farmers in shabe sombo district, Oromia regional state, ethiopia

Abstract

Ethiopia faces a pressing food security challenge due to increasing population and low agricultural productivity. Improvement in productivity and efficiency in crop production is an important step toward achieving food security. This study aims to assess the technical, allocative, and economic efficiency of smallholder rice producers in Shabe Sombo District, Oromia Region, and identify factors influencing these efficiencies. A two-stage sampling technique was used to select 255 farmers, and primary data were collected for the 2022/23 production year. For this investigation, the data were collected from primary and secondary sources. To estimate technical, allocative, and economic efficiency levels, a Cobb Douglas production function was fitted using a stochastic production frontier technique.