Promoting profitability through entrepreneurial passion of small-scale poultry farms in Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

Entrepreneurial passion has been widely recognized as a critical determinant of business success, particularly in small-scale enterprises where resource constraints and market uncertainties are prevalent. The study examined the impact of entrepreneurial passion, proxied by Sense of Purpose and Vision (SPV), Emotional Attachment (EA), Intrinsic Motivation (IM), and Resilience and Persistence (RP), on the profitability of small-scale poultry farms in Delta State, Nigeria. The study adopts a quantitative research design, utilizing survey data from 298 poultry farmers across various local government areas in Delta State. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, multiple regression analysis, and ANOVA to determine the significance and strength of relationships among the variables. The descriptive statistics revealed that SPV, EA, IM, and RP have relatively high mean scores, indicating that poultry farmers in Delta State exhibit strong entrepreneurial passion. The study concluded that fostering entrepreneurial passion can significantly enhance profitability in small-scale poultry farms. It recommends that policymakers and agricultural extension services implement programs that strengthen farmers' vision, motivation, and emotional investment in their businesses. Additionally, financial institutions should provide targeted support to farmers exhibiting strong entrepreneurial passion, as they are more likely to achieve sustainable growth. The study contributes to the existing literature by providing empirical evidence on the psychological determinants of profitability in agribusiness.