Cassava is one of the mostly cultivated root crops in Nigeria, and in Ekiti State with specific reference
to this study. This study examined the cost and returns analysis of cassava production in Ekiti State. A
sample of two hundred food crops farmers engaging in cassava production was randomly selected
from four randomly sampled Local Government Areas of the State. Cross sectional data from both
primary and secondary sources were used. Data was analyzed to give the descriptive statistical
accounts of the research participants and the economic profitability of cassava production was
determined through a cost-benefit analysis. The result revealed gross margin of #68, 662.50 (naira) for
cassava production in the study area and cost - benefit ratio of 1:2.19.