ISSN 2375-0693
Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (4), pp. 001-010, April, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Patterns of agricultural growth and overall growth of the Ugandan economy
Niringiye Aggrey
Department of Economic Policy and Planning Faculty of Economics and Management, Makerere University, P. O. Box 7062 Uganda. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: +256 712224545.
Accepted 03 February, 2019
Abstract
This study aimed at establishing simple stylized facts on relationships between the share of agriculture and its subsectors in GDP and GDP per capita in Uganda. The study utilized both trend and regression analysis tools to achieve the study objective. Previous studies give evidence on what has come to be a stylized fact , that the share of agriculture in GPD falls as the GDP per capita of an economy increases. Our findings by both the trend and regression analysis confirm this stylized fact. However, when agriculture is disaggregated, the pattern that emerges is not consistent with previous studies. Whereas, the overall agriculture and the subsectors of agriculture such as food crops, livestock and forestry share in GDP falls as GDP per capita rises the fishing sector share in GDP does not exhibit a significant relationship with per capita income. The findings also show that whereas the share of non-monetary agriculture, non-monetary food crops, non- and monetary livestock share in GDP exhibit a negative relationship with GDP per capita income, the share in GDP of monetary agriculture, monetary food crops, cash crops, monetary and non monetary forestry and fishing exhibit no significant relationship with GDP per capita.
Key words: Performance, Ugandan economy GDP, per capita, agriculture sector.
Niringiye Aggrey
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1100Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (3), pp. 001-009, March, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Analysis of technical, allocative and economic efficiency of different pond systems in Ogun state, Nigeria
Kareem, R. O1, Dipeolu, A. O1, Aromolaran, A. B1 and Akegbejo-Samson2
1Department of Agricultural Economics and Farm Mgt, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria.
2Department of Aquaculture and fisheries Management, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta Nigeria
Accepted 03 February, 2019
Abstract
The study was carried out in Ogun State. The study investigated the costs and returns analysis of the respondents and the stochastic frontiers production analysis was applied to estimate the technical, allocative efficiency and economic efficiency among the fish farmers using concrete and earthen pond systems in the State. The results of the returns to Naira invested shows that earthen pond system yielded N8.0 while concrete pond system yielded N6.5. The results of economic efficiency also revealed an average of 76% in concrete pond system while earthen pond system made as high as 84% economic efficiency level. The results of the analysis of the mean technical efficiency for both systems revealed that concrete pond system with 88% while earthen pond system was 89%. Similarly, the allocative efficiency results revealed that concrete pond system was 79 percent while earthen pond had 85%. Stochastic frontier production function models revealed that pond area, quantity of lime used, and number of labour used were found to be the significant factors that contributed to the technical efficiency of concrete pond system while pond, quantity of feed and labour are the significant factors in earthen pond system. The results therefore concluded that only years of experience is the significant factor in concrete pond system in the inefficiency sources model. On the basis of the findings, the study suggested that government of Nigeria should provide a conducive environment for the establishment of both concrete and earthen pond system;, encourages more citizenry, mostly youth to set up both pond systems in a bid to alleviate poverty status and un-employment rate in the State and the country at large.
Key words: Fish farming, technical efficiency, allocative and economic efficiency.
Kareem , Dipeolu , R. O, A. O, Aromolaran , A. B and Akegbejo-Samson
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1099Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (3), pp. 001-005, March, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Economic evaluation of greenhouse for cultivation of rose nursery
S. H. Sengar and S. Kothari
1Department of Electrical and other Energy Sources, College of Agricultural Engineering and Technology, DBSKKV, Dapoli, Dist: Ratnagiri-415712.
2College of Technology and Engineering, Department of Renewable Energy Sources, Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur-313001.
Accepted 03 February, 2019
Abstract
Raising of rose nursery is quit difficult due to low temperature in winter season. Looking to the importance and temperature requirement for nursery raising for proper growth in winter, rose (Rosa-chinensis) were selected for experiment under arch shape greenhouse. The total construction cost of 80 m2 arch shape greenhouse was Rs.100000/-. Out of total 80 m2 floor area, 55 m2 area is used for plant seedling and 25 m2 areas is left for movement in the greenhouse carrying out agricultural operations. In 55 m2 area of greenhouse, 9700 seedling could be raised with 0.075 x 0.075 m spacing in 20 pits. Suitability of the economics of greenhouse, four economic indicators such as net present worth, internal rate of return, benefit cost ratio and pay back period were calculated for rose nursery.
Key words: Net present worth, internal rate of return, benefit cost ratio, pay back period
S. H. Sengar, S. Kothari
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1098Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (3), pp. 001-010, March, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Livelihoods and rural wealth distribution among farm households in western Kenya: Implications for rural development, poverty alleviation interventions and peace
Chianu, Justina N.1, Ajani, O. I. Y.2., Chianu, Jonas N.1*
1c/o Jonas Chianu, CIAT-TSBF, c/o World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF), UN Avenue, Gigiri, P.O. Box 30677-00100, Nairobi, Kenya.
2Department of Agricultural Economics, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.
Accepted 17 January, 2019
Abstract
The study examined livelihoods and wealth distribution among farm households in western Kenya. Stratified random sampling was used to select 252 households from eight districts. Focus group discussions were used to collect complementary community-level data. Results indicate that average household size was seven persons. The cropping system was over 70% mixed. Agriculture was the main source of livelihoods. Labour was mainly allocated to crop enterprises, with household heads allocating > 50% of their labour to it. Maize (Zea mays) and common beans (Phaseolus vulgaris) were the most important staple/traded food crops. Poultry, followed by cattle dominated livestock enterprises. Few households diversified into small businesses, employment and artisan to enhance livelihoods. Despite this, 5 – 95% of people remained food insecure. Lack of cash and limited land access were the most important factors constraining agricultural development. Although, most households preferred selling produce in markets where prices were better, many not only sold produce but purchased inputs from nearest towns due to high costs of accessing better price markets. Wealth inequality among households was very high, with household wealth Gini-coefficient of 0.52 and per capita wealth Gini-coefficient of 0.55, calling for better interventions targeting to reach most vulnerable/marginal groups and create all-inclusive opportunities.
Key words: Livelihoods, wealth distribution, gini coefficient, Lorenz curve, rural inequality, Kenya.
Chianu , Ajani , Justina N, O. I. Y and Chianu, Jonas N*
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1097Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (3), pp. 001-009, March, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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Impact of rural development projects on agricultural productivity in selected regions of Benin
Jacob A. Yabi1 and Victor Afari-Sefa2*
1Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Parakou; BP: 123 Parakou; Republic of Benin.
2 Monitoring, Evaluation and Impact Associate, Sustainable Tree Crops Program (STCP), International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), P.O. BOX GP-135, Accra, Ghana.
Accepted 13 January, 2019
Abstract
In this study, data collected from 120 rural households located in two distinct socio-cultural locales of Benin was used to assess the impact of 20 development projects on agricultural productivity. A ‘with-without’ approach of impact evaluation is followed using ANOVA and econometric regressions. Results reveal no significant differences of projects on agricultural productivity between participants in the two study zones. Econometric regression estimates show significantly positive impacts on agricultural productivity for two selected project indicators in the two study zones. However, the goal achievement index was more remarked in the Adja area, where the projects were found to have better addressed development problems and provided higher impact. The results suggest the need to improve management of agricultural projects to enhance their impact. Likewise, objectives and activities of the projects should be oriented to deal better with development problems of rural people, in particular those of the poorest and marginalized communities.
Key words: Productivity, rural projects, impact, Benin.
Jacob A. Yabi, Victor Afari-Sefa*
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1095Review
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN 2375-0693 Vol. 7 (3), pp. 001-017, March, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
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The role of agriculture education and training on agriculture economics and national development of Bangladesh
Gazi Mahabubul Alam1*, Kazi Enamul Hoque2, Md. Taher Billal Khalifa3, Saedah Binti Siraj4 and Muhammad Faizal Bin A. Ghani5
1,2,4,5Faculty of Education, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3Faculty of Business and Accountancy, University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Accepted 19 January, 2019
Abstract
This article analyses the prevailing situations of the agricultural sector in Bangladesh using both secondary and primary data. Findings show that agriculture was the main economic sector with an employment of 95% of total population with a share of 78% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 1971. After the first few years of independence, education policy was concentrated for the development of agriculture education from secondary to tertiary level because government considered agriculture as potential to economy. Currently, 75% of the populations’ professions are agriculture industry and contribution towards GDP is only 22%. While the decline of employment is not notably dropped, contribution towards GDP shared by agriculture sector is dramatically descended. The article examined the probable underpinning reasons causing agriculture as a less productive industry. With many reasons, it is noted that education system is not currently supporting the development of agriculture industry. With narrations, this article proposes a policy change towards agriculture education aiming an improvement of agriculture economics of the country which ultimately will bring national development.
Key words: Agriculture education, agriculture economics, education and development, national development, GDP sharing.
Md. Taher Billal Khalifa, Kazi Enamul Hoque, Gazi Mahabubul Alam*, Saedah Binti Siraj and Muhammad Faizal Bin A. Ghani
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https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1094