Volume 1 (Issue 2) 2021 Article 27

ABSTRACT:

This research was carried out to determine the profitability of processing baobab fruit into juice among women in Dabenseme community in Zuru local Government Area in Kebbi state. Sixty (60) women were selected using simple random sampling to form the study group in Dabenseme community. Baobab fruit were processed into juice and the group was linked up with the distributors, super-markets and drinks shops available within and outside the study area. The baobab juice was retailed and whole sold for income generation. Primary data on processing and marketing of baobab fruit juice were collected through record of activities while institutional characteristics were collected through the use of checklist. Data obtained were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis. Results showed that 63.30% of the participants had access to credit facilities. Some participants (13.30%) had access to credit through family and friends while 23.30% had no access to credit facilities. All the participants had access to local market for their products. A total of N2,869.00 was required to process 3.2kg of baobab fruit powder into juice and a total revenue of N4000 was realized after sales of the product giving a gross income of N1,131.00and the RNI value of N1.39 was realized. It was concluded that processing of baobab fruit into juice is a potential source of income generation among women in the study area. It recommended that the scope of the training should be widened by the government and non-governmental organization in Dabenseme, ZuruArea and Kebbi State in general so as to increase a greater number of processors who could benefit from the technology.