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Abstract
This study examined the spatial pricing efficiency of rice marketing in North central, Nigeria.
Data collection involved the use of primary data and a multi-stage random sampling
technique was used the selection of 200 marketers. Data analytical techniques involved the
use of descriptive statistics, the model of spatial price relationship as well as Ordinary Least
Square (OLS) regression model. The results on spatial pricing efficiency revealed that
consumers were void of exploitative behavior of middlemen in most of the markets. The result
on the factors affecting rice prices showed the estimated R2 for Kwara and Niger States of
98.3% and 42%, respectively. The main constraint facing rice marketing in the area was cost
of transportation. Based on these results, it is recommended that the negative price spread in
Owode market should gear up the local government authorities in the provision of more
market outlets in Owode market.