Determinants of the economic profitability of the surface irrigation system by gombo growers at the Masina Rail 1 site in the N'djili River watershed, Kinshasa
Auteur(s): KALUME SHIKAYI Jean, NGONZO LUWESI Cush, OSMAN BADR Essam, DAWOUD ZAKY Seham, BONKENA BOKOMBOLA Papy, AUNGE MUHIYA Jean, PALATA KADJENG Raphaël, ETEPE KAKOKO GlodiNom de la revue/Journal: International Journal Water Sciences and Environment Technologies
Mois: mars
Volume: X
Numéro: 1
Année: 2025
pages: 6-16
Résumé
<p><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96);"><i>This study examines the determinants of the profitability of okra cultivation at Masina Rail 1 in the N'djili River</i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96);"><i>watershed in Kinshasa. It reveals that profitability is influenced by several factors, including production costs, selling prices</i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96);"><i>and quantity sold. Profitability simulations show that climatic conditions, such as periods of scarcity, increase profit</i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96);"><i>margins, while flooding has a negative impact on profitability. Multiple linear regression analysis confirmed significant</i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96);"><i>relationships between independent variables and profitability, with an R² of 99.9%, underlining the importance of</i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96);"><i>optimizing costs and increasing cultivated area. The results provide recommendations for improving growers' profitability,</i></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,32,96);"><i>in particular by adopting adaptive strategies in the face of market fluctuations and climatic hazards.</i></span></p>