Abstract

The purpose of the study was to investigate the factors influencing the performance of poultry farms in Umuagwo community, Imo State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to determine influences of product market, level of education of the farmer and the cost of inputs on poultry farms. Basic assumptions of study were that all the respondents would be cooperative and provide reliable responses through the questionnaire given to them. Descriptive survey design was used since the target population is distributed within the section of the locality. The study targeted the poultry farmers whose population was estimated to be 85 and five extension staff officers. The sample size was 30% of the target population. The data and the information from respondents were gathered by use of a questionnaire. The significance was to help the farmer understand the relationship between project growth and training, education, cost of inputs and market.

Keywords:Performance of poultry; Product market; Level of education; Cost of inputs