ISSN 2375-0693
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African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (6), pp. 001-006, June, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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A study of the revolution of sustainable agriculture in Southern states of Nigeria
*Okitiakpe Nyoren, Ogege Destiny and Onobruche E. Wilson
Department of Agricultural Production and Management Science, Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria.
Accepted 18 March, 2017
Abstract
Over the years, agricultural development in Nigeria has been on a downward trend. This negative trend is attributed to the apathy from the people, the discovery of oil just before independence; and the after effects of the civil war of the late 60's. In addition to the local political problems, intensive agricultural research and delivery systems have been disappointingly low in some of the underdeveloped nations especially Nigeria as compared to the strings of successes in some Asian and Latin American countries. Several government initiatives and programmes aimed at improving food production and security have not yielded positive results either. Most of these programmes served as conduit pipes for government officials to carry away millions of dollars to foreign accounts. Various government agricultural programmes targeted at the poor farmers have not brought about the much trumpeted agricultural revolution - in terms of millions of people to feed and the produce to meet industrial needs. This paper takes a cursory look at patterns of agricultural growth in Nigeria, reasons for agricultural revolution, variables of sustainable agricultural development and strategies in developing a framework for public and private sectors participation in agricultural revolution in Nigeria.
Key words: Agricultural, development, programmes, revolution, government.
Ogege Destiny and Onobruche E. Wilson, *Okitiakpe Nyoren
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1115Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (5), pp. 001-012, May, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Adoption of soybean by smallholder farmers in the Central Highlands of Kenya
Murage, F.M.1*, Mugwe, J.N.2, Ngetich, K.F.4, Mucheru-Muna, M.M.3 and Mugendi, D.N.1
1Department of Agricultural Resource Management, University of Embu, P.O. Box 6-60100, Embu, Kenya.
2Department of Agricultural Resource Management, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
3Department of Environmental Sciences, Kenyatta University, P.O. Box 43844-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
4Department of Land and Water Management, University of Embu, P.O. Box 6- 60100, Embu, Kenya.
Accepted 03 March, 2019
Abstract
Current demand for soybean in Kenya is higher than production, and the deficit is filled through importation from neighboring Countries. Despite the high demand, production and adoption remain low. The study sought to determine factors influencing the decision to adopt soybean by smallholder farmers, assess acreage under soybean, and its production. Interviews were carried out using an interview schedule on 210 households randomly sampled from purposively selected farmer groups. Data were subjected to cross-tabulation for categorical variables to test for association. It was also subjected to a logistic regression model to predict factors affecting the decision to adopt soybean. Results showed that 41% of the households were adopters while 59% were non-adopters. The number of adopters increased from 28% to 88% over the six seasons. Acreage under soybean and its production increased over the six seasons. Farm size, membership of a farmer group and attendance of training on soybean production influenced the decision to adopt soybean positively while household head age negatively influenced the adoption of soybean. These results imply that the adoption of soybean can be enhanced by targeting younger farmers, farmers with bigger farm sizes, encouraging farmers to join farmer groups and increasing training on soybean.
Keywords: Adoption, acreage, production, soybean, smallholder farmers.
J.N , Mucheru-Muna , F.M* , M.M and Mugendi, D.N , K.F , Ngetich , Murage , Mugwe
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1114Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (5), pp. 001-007, May, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Non-timber forest products’ marketing in Nigeria: A case study of Osun state
Aiyeloja, Adedapo Ayo1* and Ajewole, Opeyemi Isaac2
1Department of Forestry and Wildlife, University of Port Harcourt. Nigeria.
2Department of Forestry, Wildlife and Fisheries Management, University Of Ado Ekiti, Nigeria.
Accepted 10 April, 2007
Abstract
Research on markets and marketing of some non-timber forest products (NTFPs) was carried out in selected locations of Osun State. The NTFPs considered are chewing sticks such as Massularia acuminata and bush meat like Thryonomys swinderianus, representing both the flora and fauna aspects of NTFPs, respectively. Five Local Government Areas were randomly selected, namely; Odo-otin, Boripe, Iwo, Irewole and Atakunmosa for the research purpose. A total of 300 questionnaires were administered, 150 questionnaires for each of the NTFPs. Each NTFPs was further subdivided to production, marketing and usage or consumption with 50 questionnaires for each unit. It was gathered from the result that M. acuminata tops the list of the well favoured chewing sticks. Other types of chewing sticks that rank high include fagara ( Zanthophylum zanthoxonoides) and Ira (Rauwolfia vomitora). Bush meat is also cherished by people most especially in urban centres where it is regarded as a delicacy. Despite the preference of bush meat, the rate of consumption is still low relative to other animal protein sources. Apart from these two NTFPs, several others of economic, nutritional and medicinal importance exist. A list of some of them is made with their uses. NTFPs are grossly affected by seasonal changes and this in turns affect their availability and prices. In all, considering NTFPs in the light of economic gain alone will be parochial even though analysis for the marketing of the two NTFPs shows that they are viable business ventures. The values should extend beyond the economic gain to other values which are indispensable to the existence of man. A major but neglected aspect is the medicinal aspect of NTFPs.
Key words: Forest products, NTFP, marketing, Nigeria.
Aiyeloja , Opeyemi Isaac, Adedapo Ayo* and Ajewole
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1113Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (5), pp. 001-009, May, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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The effect of cooperative thrift and credit societies on personal agency belief: A study of entrepreneurs in Osun State, Nigeria
Bamidele Adekunle and Spencer J. Henson
1Research Associate Ontario Agricultural College, University of Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada.
2Department of Food, Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Guelph, ON, N1G 2W1, Canada. 5198244120 ext 53134.
Accepted 05 January, 2019
Abstract
This paper analyzed the entrepreneurial level of microentrepreneurs in Nigeria using the basis of whether those who belong to groups where there is interdependence like the Cooperative Thrift and Credit Societies have better personal agency belief than those who are not members. The results show that entrepreneurial alertness is predicated upon being a member of Cooperative Thrift and Credit society. The same result also prevails, after taking into consideration pre-existing conditions like age, education and gender.
Key words: Personal agency belief, perceived self efficacy, locus of control, cooperative thrift and credit society; entrepreneurship.
Bamidele Adekunle, Spencer J. Henson
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1112Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (5), pp. 001-008, May, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Increasing agricultural household incomes through rural-urban linkages in Nigeria
Oluwasola O.1, Idowu, E. O.1 and Osuntogun D. A.2
1Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, OSUN State, Nigeria.
2Department of Continuing Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, OSUN State, Nigeria.
Accepted 21 February, 2019
Abstract
A major policy omission in Nigeria is the absence of policies deliberately targeted at fostering rural-urban linkage with a view to improving the income earning potentials of the rural areas through increased output to satisfy the urban market. This study thus examined the impact of rural-urban linkage on the incomes of rural farming households in Ile-Ife area of Osun State, Nigeria. Descriptive statistics and regression analytical techniques were used to analyse data collected from a sample of 200 farmers. The study revealed that 95% of the respondents lived within 20 km of the city while 85% of the respondents were linked to the city mainly by untarred roads. The regression analyses revealed that although farm sizes increased away from the city, there is negative relationship between distance and net income. A kilometer increase in distance away from the city will depress net income by 3%. The study also revealed that while the older farmers tended to locate farther away from the city, age of the farmer also tended to be negatively correlated with income. The study again revealed that a unit increase in farm expenditure will lead to 75% increase in net farm income. Although household size normally affected farm sizes positively, in the study area, it had a negative correlation. The only viable alternative to increasing farm sizes and hence net income is through investment in new technologies and inputs. These are opportunities which the city offers the rural areas when properly linked.
Key words: rural-urban linkage, productivity, interaction, diffuse, settlements, integrated.
Oluwasola O, Idowu , E. O and Osuntogun D. A.
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1111Review
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (5), pp. 001-009, May, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Review of water pricing theories and related models
Ghazali Mohayidin1, Jalal Attari2, Ahmad Sadeghi3* and Md Arrif Hussein3
1Faculty of Business and Management, Open University Malaysia Jalan Tun Ismail, 50480 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2Department of Water Engineering, Faculty of Water Engineering, Power and Water Vafadar, Exp’way, Shahid
Abaspour Blv, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran.
3Department of Agribusiness and Information Systems Faculty of Agriculture, University Putra Malaysia, 43400 UPM, Serdang, Selangor, Darul Ehsan, Malaysia.
Accepted 19 February, 2019
Abstract
Water is vital for life and plays an essential role for economic development of countries. To address water scarcity issues, better pricing has been recognized as an important tool. In this paper several empirical studies which highlight water pricing theories and related models have been reviewed. These theories explain different aspect of water pricing that can be used as a means to improve water use efficiency. Analysis of partial equilibrium can be viewed as effects of a policy on a specific sector like agriculture, but an analysis of general equilibrium often involves steady-state paths which is in fact a macro-level approach. A comparison of first best pricing with second best pricing models shows that the latter are possible when transaction costs are included. In the absence of storage capacities limits and direct costs of water, development decision studies find that the price of water held in storage must rise at the rate of interest and that the effect of discounting is to cause a cycle in the water price. Finally, recent evidence suggests that the short-run efficiency of marginal cost pricing can be extended to account for long-run fixed cost considerations.
Key words: Water pricing, marginal value product pricing, partial equilibrium, general equilibrium, marginal cost pricing, average cost pricing.
Ghazali Mohayidin, Jalal Attari, Ahmad Sadeghi* and Md Arrif Hussein
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1109