Where
Y= Net returns of palm processors (N)
X1=Education (years)
X2= Processing Experience (years)
X3= Labour Cost (N)
X4=Extraction Cost (N)
X5= Depreciation on Tools (N)
X6= Cost of Palm Fruits (N)
X7= Processing Period (days)
X8=Other Costs (water transport, firewood etc.)
X9= Technology Used dummy 1-improved
method, 0 – traditional method
U- error term.