Economics of potato production in the northern part of Khartoum State

Abstract EN

The Northern part of Khartoum State is the main area of potato production in the Sudan.

Potato production in the study area is constrained by many factors including high cost of production, unavailability of seeds at the proper time and lack of credit.

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the main constraints facing potato production and to examine farmers’ efficiency in using their resources in potato production.

A Cobb-Douglas production function was used for meeting the objectives of the study.

The findings of the study indicated that potato variety, irrigation and fertilizer were the most important factors affecting potato production in the area.

The findings indicated that there was under-investment in irrigation, land and fertilizer due to high cost and lack of credit.

The study recommended the supply of inputs at reasonable prices and proper time for improvement of potato production.

Keywords: economics, Cobb-Douglas, potato production, Khartoum State.