Contract farming boosts income and efficiency for broiler farmers in Nigeria.
Contract farming in Osun State, Nigeria benefits broiler farmers by increasing their earnings. Farmers in contract farming have higher technical efficiency compared to those not in contracts. Factors like experience, education, off-farm income, membership in farmers association, access to credit, veterinary services, and participation in contract farming affect the efficiency of broiler farmers. Increasing awareness about the benefits of contract farming can improve production efficiency in agrarian communities.