Profitability and competitiveness in tropically adapted chicken production in Nigeria: A policy matrix analysis approach

This study examined the profitability and competitiveness of Tropically Adapted Chicken (TAC) production in Nigeria, in line with the Federal Government's strategic policies to boost domestic meat production. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 200 respondents, and primary and secondary data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and the Policy Analysis Matrix (PAM) approach. The PAM analysis revealed that TAC production generates private profits and has comparative advantages. However, the government protection for outputs and inputs remains high, as indicated by the Nominal Protection Coefficient (NPCI) of 0.735 and Effective Protection Coefficient (EPC) of 3.44. The study found that decreasing feed prices and exchange rates would increase the competitiveness and comparative advantage of TAC production in Nigeria. The research concluded that TAC production is a profitable venture, and producers benefited from government policies such as import bans and subsidies. Nevertheless, the producers struggle to compete with imported chicken, highlighting the need for further support to enhance their competitiveness.