What yield and price range does cowpea (lobia) give per acre?

Cowpea yield depends on whether you grow it for green pods, dry grain or fodder. Vegetable pod types picked over several rounds give a good tonnage of fresh pods per acre, while grain types give a few quintals of dry lobia. Green pod prices are best when off season supply is short and drop during gluts, while dry lobia grain has a steadier but modest rate. The big bonus is soil improvement and a quick catch crop slot. Profit is moderate and depends on whether you target the fresh vegetable market or grain. Check your local market rate and ask nearby growers for realistic yields and costs before deciding rather than assuming peak prices.