THE APPLICATION OF LINEAR PROGRAMMING IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR: A STUDY OF SONGHAI FARM BUNU, TAI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF RIVERS STATE

Abstract

A key problem faced by many organizations is how to allocate scarce resources among
alternative uses. Linear programming is one of the methods of optimal resource allocation.
The objective of the study was to find solutions to linear programming problems using the graphical method in this case to find out the best allocation that yields the highest profit to Songhai farm in Bunu, Tai Local Government Area of Rivers State). In this instance, there were two variables (Pineapple and Plantain) requiring the use of the scarce resource( land) which necessitated the use of the graphical method of linear programming in determining the best production mix of the variables to make optima profit. It was proved that linear programming can be applicable to real life situations, and that it helps to minimize losses as a result of wrong
combination. The paper recommended the use of linear programming in other organizations that are facing allocation problems.