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Journal of Development and Agricultural Economics
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ISSN (Print) 2006-9774
Published by Academic Journals

[33 journals]

Adoption of chickpea varieties by smallholder farmers in southern Tigray,
Northern Ethiopia
- Abstract: Chickpea is one of the major pulse crops grown in southern Tigray in general and Enda-Mehoni district in particular. However, there are inadequate empirical evidences on adoption of chickpea varieties. This study aims to assess the determinants of adoption of chickpea varieties (Desi and Kabuli) by smallholder farmers. Both of the Desi and Kabuli types of chickpea were introduced by governme...
  PubDate: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 00:00:00 +010
The effect of socioeconomic factors on household agro-enterprise incomes
amongst dryland farming communities in Chepareria ward, Kenya
- Abstract: Dry lands cover over 40% of the Earths land surface, and 84% of Kenyas land mass consists of arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). Chapareria Ward in West Pokot County, Kenya, is among the most degraded ASALs. Since 2014, the Dryland Farmers Research Network (DFRN) project, a soil and water conservation (SWC) initiative, has been implemented in Chepareria Ward. All SWC activities are community-d...
  PubDate: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +010
Determining the pathway for commercialization of bioenergy technologies
and products among stakeholders in the bioenergy value chain in Baringo
County, Kenya
- Abstract: Bioenergy has emerged as a suitable alternative to fossil fuels with a potential to significantly contribute to the countrys energy targets. However, the well-established fossil fuel industry presents a challenge for the development of a commercially viable bioenergy industry. Other factors such as government policies, financial constraints, lack of stakeholders coordination, technical compl...
  PubDate: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +010
Impact of adoption lag of soil and water conservation practices on crop
productivity in Sio-Malaba Malakisi Basin of Kenya-Uganda border
- Abstract: The increasing need to feed a fast-growing population has significantly led to land degradation and a substantial reduction of soil and crop productivity globally, due to soil overexploitation. Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices (SWCPs) improves crop productivity and reduces soil erosion rates. However, the adoption of SWCPs is still low in many countries, especially in Sub-Sa...
  PubDate: Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +010
Assessing livelihood strategy choices among spice farmers in the Eastern
Arc Mountains of Tanzania
- Abstract: In Tanzania, spice farming is primarily concentrated within the Eastern Arc Mountains, a designated conservation area presenting a unique interplay of economic sustenance, environmental conservation, and geographical challenges. This study aimed to identify and understand the livelihood strategies employed by spice farmers, as well as to examine the various determinants influencing their dec...
  PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +010
Impact evaluation of an agricultural input subsidy to mitigate COVID-19
effects on small holder farmers: A case of Uganda
- Abstract: The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic shocked most economic activities, including agriculture and food production, with limited access to key inputs such as labor, seeds, fertilizer, and other agrochemicals. Food marketing and trade were equally disrupted as cash flows, liquidity, and credit access were constrained. Different countries, organizations, and households improvised various strate...
  PubDate: Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 +010
Factors influencing poultry farmer’s behaviour on record keeping in
Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
- Abstract: The study investigated the factors influencing poultry farmers record-keeping behaviour in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. A well-structured questionnaire was employed to solicit information from 150 poultry farmers using a three-stage sampling technique. The research employed descriptive statistics and Probit regression. Research results revealed that the majority (72.7%) of poultry farmers were ...
  PubDate: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +010
Determinants of post-harvest losses of plantain in the Sassandra-Marahoué
district, Côte d'Ivoire
- Abstract: This study analysed the determinants of post-harvest losses of plantain in the Sassandra-Marahou District to contribute to the reduction of post-harvest losses of agricultural products. To this end, a fractional response regression model was implemented on primary data randomly collected from 220 plantain growers. The results indicated that the area of production, the place of plantain in th...
  PubDate: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +010
Factors affecting farmers’ participation in contract farming: The case
of soybean producers in the eastern corridor of the northern region of
Ghana
- Abstract: Contract farming (CF) is gaining traction as a vital solution for improving the fortunes of Ghanas small-scale soybean farmers. Government and non-governmental organizations, such as the Savanna Farmers Marketing Company (SFMC), the Northern Development Authority (NDA), and the Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), have begun contracting farmers to cultivate soybeans in Ghana, part...
  PubDate: Tue, 30 Apr 2024 00:00:00 +010
Determinants of utilization of banana value addition among small-scale
agripreneurs in Kenya: A case of Kisii County
- Abstract: There is an increased demand for banana fruit and its processed products among both rural and urban populations. Value addition has the potential to reduce postharvest losses, increase crop productivity, and enhance crop income. Despite the promotion of banana value addition by government and non-governmental organizations, its utilization remains low in Kisii county, Kenya. There is a lack ...
  PubDate: Sun, 31 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +010

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