Cowpea demand and supply patterns in West Africa: the case of Nigeria

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dc.creatorKormawa, P.
dc.creatorManyong, Victor
dc.creatorChianu, J.
dc.date2002
dc.date2020-09-08T06:57:39Z
dc.date2020-09-08T06:57:39Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:53:58Z
dc.descriptionCowpea is an important source of protein in the diet of many West Africans. As a result of research focused on supply-side factors, the share of cowpea production among various grain legumes in Nigeria has increased since 1988, making Nigeria the largest cowpea producing country in the world. Most of the cowpea produced is used for direct consumption in both urban and rural areas. Though relevant for food production and policy planning purposes, there are very few data on the demand factors for cowpea. This paper analyzes cowpea production trends and estimates consumption patterns in Nigeria using weekly consumption data from 960 households in three major cities. The paper also highlights regional and seasonal price variations as well as the likely supply gaps in the year 2015 with possible options for increasing production to satisfy demand.
dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/109319
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/116808
dc.languageen
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceKormawa, P., Manyong, V. & Chianu, J. (2002). Cowpea demand and supply patterns in West Africa: the case of Nigeria. Proceedings of the World Cowpea Conference III held at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, Nigeria, 4-8 September 2000, (p 376-386).
dc.subjectcrops
dc.subjectequipment
dc.subjectgrain
dc.subjectfarmers
dc.subjectcowpeas
dc.subjectpopulation growth
dc.subjectproduction
dc.subjectagrochemicals
dc.subjectmarkets
dc.subjectpesticides
dc.subjectinsecticides
dc.subjectdisease resistance
dc.subjectinsect pests
dc.subjectyields
dc.subjectconsumption
dc.subjectsupply
dc.subjectdemand
dc.subjectgenetic engineering
dc.titleCowpea demand and supply patterns in West Africa: the case of Nigeria
dc.typeConference Paper

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