Comparative analysis of the profitability of organic cotton and conventional cotton (tc) in the Kangaba circle

Abstract

The main objective is to compare the profitability of organic cotton to conventional cotton in the Kangaba district, an active cotton-growing area in southwestern Mali.The methodology adopted for this research was based on the post-positivist approach, which aims to understand and explain reality using quantitative methods. We chose a non-probability sampling method, employing purposive and convenience sampling techniques. Data from surveys conducted with a sample of 100 cotton producers (67 conventional and 33 organic) were analyzed using CSPRO software.The results show that, although conventional cotton generally has higher yields per hectare (on average 1,000–1,200 kg/ha), it is also associated with higher production costs, particularly due to expenses related to chemical fertilizers, insecticides, and fuel for mechanization. In comparison, organic cotton, with generally lower yields (600–800 kg/ha), requires less input costs but requires more labor and more advanced technical support. 

JEL Classification : M11

Type de papier : Recherche empirique