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• TITLE: Economic Efficiency in Sorghum Production: The Case of Some Selected Districts of Fafan, Somali Region, Ethiopia

  AUTHORS: Kader Ahmed Abdulahi, Abdi Mahamed Hussein, Shamsedin Mahdi Hassan

  KEYWORDS: Economic Efficiency, Sorghum, Production, Somali Region, Ethiopia

  JOURNAL NAME: Open Access Library Journal, Vol.11 No.4, April 11, 2024

  ABSTRACT: This study examines the economic efficiency of sorghum production in desig-nated districts of Fafan, Somali National Regional State, Ethiopia, with a focus on enhancing agricultural sustainability. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews, the research assesses factors influencing efficiency, such as input utilization, farming practices, and socio-economic variables. Stochastic frontier analysis (SFA) is employed to gauge technical, allocative, and overall economic efficiency. Preliminary find-ings indicate variations in efficiency among districts, emphasizing the need for tailored interventions. Access to modern inputs, education, and extension ser-vices emerge as critical factors. The study offers recommendations to policy-makers and stakeholders for targeted strategies to improve sorghum produc-tion, enhance food security, and uplift the livelihoods of farmers in the region.