Abstract
Poultry farming plays a crucial role in food security and income generation in West Africa, where urbanization continues to increase the demand for animal protein. In Togo, egg production has become an important source of revenue, yet farm profitability varies widely. This study analyzes the factors influencing the agricultural income of poultry egg producers in southern Togo. Data were collected from 269 farmers in the Maritime and Plateaux regions using structured questionnaires completed between January and February 2025. Descriptive statistics and quantile regression were employed for data analysis. Only 36.8% of producers had received training in animal husbandry; most were between 40 and 50 years old, 94.1% were men, and 88.5% were married. Profitability analysis showed that egg production is lucrative, with feed expenses representing the largest cost component. Regression results revealed that egg prices were the most consistent indicator of income, with stable effects across quantiles. Breed, housing depreciation, flock size, and feed pricing all positively influenced income, whereas loan availability and labor costs had negative effects. Most sociodemographic variables were not statistically significant. Overall, the findings highlight the central roles of feed management and egg prices in determining profitability and suggest that interventions should focus on cost reduction, technical training, and infrastructure support to enhance production performance.