ISSN 2375-0693
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African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN: 2141-5091 Vol. 2 (4), pp. 138-146, June, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
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Aklilu Nigussie1, Dana Hoag2 and Tigist Alemu3
1Ethiopian Institutes of Agricultural Research, Werer Agricultural Research Center in the department of Agricultural Economics, Extension and Gender Research, Ethiopia.
2Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, Colorado State University, and East African Coordinator, Feed the Future Innovation Lab: Adapting Livestock System to Climate Change, Ethiopia.
3Gender and Development expert and Monitoring Evaluation experts with fund regulation, Ethiopia.
Accepted May, 2014
Abstract
This study looked at three pastoral and agro pastoral communities of Afar, Ethiopia. By surveying women and men in households that were headed by women (WHH) and that were headed by men (MHH), we were able to go beyond simply how labor is allocated between genders. Women do close to 100% of the household chores, but men share more of these in MHHs. MHHs appear to have advantages from more labor. Women in these households spend half as much time fetching wood and water and more time on rearing livestock than women in WHHs. Women in WHHs are less educated, but take more advantage of technical trainings and involvement in associations. The result of the multiple regression analysis showed that male labor was the most important factor influencing output. Labor from women was found to be used less efficiently in both households, implying that the spare time gained by women in MHHs was productive but still less so than men. Perhaps the most important findings here is that households without men are more likely to be limited to a subsistence lifestyle, and that one important reason is the time it takes for simple tasks such as fetching wood and water.
Key words: Labor, livestock, elasticity, household, gender, pastoralist.
Dana Hoag and Tigist Alemu, Aklilu Nigussie
Page: 138 - 146
https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1020Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN: 2141-5091 Vol. 2 (3), pp. 129-137, May, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
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Technical efficiency analysis of organic mango out-grower farm management types: The case of integrated tamale fruit company (ITFC) out-growers in Northern Region
unbom Edward Daadi1*, Issahaku Gazali2 and Joseph Amikuzuno3
1 Department of Climate Change and Food Security, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences, University for Development Studies, P. O. Box TL 1882, Tamale, Ghana.
2Department of Climate Change and Food Security, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences, University for Development Studies, P. O. Box TL1882, Tamale, Ghana.
3Department of Climate Change and Food Security, Faculty of Agribusiness and Communication Sciences, University for Development Studies, Ghana.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 8 April, 2014
Abstract
To improve farmers’ income from production, farm inputs have to be applied efficiently. This study estimated and assessed difference in technical of two farm management types (group management and family management). Data was obtained from a random sample of 204 out-growers through the use of structured questionnaire. A transcendental logarithmic (translog) stochastic production frontier was employed using the maximum likelihood estimation method, from which farm-specific technical efficiency was calculated. The result shows that farmers under family farm management are about 42%, more technically efficient than those under group farm management. The group managed farms are less technically efficient due to lack of commitment to managing farms and too large groups for leaders to effectively control. Training of out-growers, aimed at addressing specific needs are required to improve technical efficiency, while frequent farm demonstrations, breaking large groups into smaller ones and strategic shift from group to family plantations are some ways to improving technical efficiency.
Key words: Integrated tamale fruit company, technical efficiency, farm management type, out-growers, Northern region.
Bunbom Edward Daadi*, Issahaku Gazali and Joseph Amikuzuno
Page: 129 - 137
https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1019Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN: 2141-5091 Vol. 2 (2), pp. 121-128, April, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
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Analysis of loan default among agricultural credit guarantee scheme (ACGS) loan beneficiaries in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Umoren A. Akpan, Edet J. Udoh and Sunday B. Akpan
1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, University of Uyo, Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria.
2Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Akwa Ibom state University, Nigeria.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Accepted 10, March 2014
Abstract
This study analyzed factors influencing defaults in loan repayments among agricultural credit guarantee scheme (ACGS) loan beneficiaries in Akwa Ibom State using Tobit model. A total of 109 ACGS loan beneficiaries were randomly sampled from the study area. Analysis of data using the model revealed that 12 explanatory variables namely: age of the beneficiaries, family dependency level, total farm cost, farm income, time interval between loan application and disbursement, other loan schemes, visits by credit officers, loan duration, government policies, years of experience, loan size and average interest rate charged were significant variables influencing default in loan repayment among the beneficiaries in the study area. The study recommended that efforts should be directed towards promoting a good credit culture and discipline through client education and moral persuasion.
Key words: Loan, default, credit scheme, bank credit, loan repayment.
Umoren A. Akpan, Edet J. Udoh and Sunday B. Akpan
Page: 121 - 128
https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1017Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN: 2141-5091 Vol. 2 (2), pp. 112-120, April, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
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Choice of soil management techniques as adaptation to climate change among fluted pumpkin farmers in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Sunday B. Akpan, Ini-mfon V. Patrick, Samuel J. Udoka and Udoro J. Udo
Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Akwa Ibom State University, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Accepted March 10, 2014
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]
Abstract
The study analyzed factors that influence the choice of soil management technique among fluted pumpkin (Telfairia occidentalis) farmers in Ikot Ekpene area of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. It was assumed that, the adoption of any soil management technique apart from zero tillage was due to the changing effect of climate. One hundred and fifty fluted pumpkin farmers were randomly sampled and used for this study. Structured questionnaires were used to collect the data needed for the analysis. Multinomial Logit model regression was used to analyze the data collected. The choice of the multinomial Logit model was based on the multi-variate nature of the dependent variable. The explanatory variables used in this study were derived following a careful review of the literature and observed characteristic of respondents. The analysis of the socio-economic characteristics of Telfairia farmers revealed that, most of them were educated, married, aged, experienced and possessed moderate family size. The result of the empirical estimation revealed that, gender (female), age, household size, farm size, extension agent contact, member of a social group, access to credit, farming experience and marital status of fluted pumpkin farmers are important decision variables that influenced the use of bedding and tillage soil management techniques instead of zero tillage in the study area. Based on the research findings, it is recommended that, the socio-economic characteristics of vegetable farmers should be taken into consideration when formulating climate change policies and also when introducing adaptation strategies or technologies to rural farmers in the study area.
Key words: Farmers, fluted pumpkin, multinomial logit, adaptation, soil management.
Sunday B. Akpan, Ini-mfon V. Patrick, Samuel J. Udoka and Udoro J. Udo
Page: 112 - 120
https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1018Research Article
African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development ISSN: 2141-5091 Vol. 2 (1), pp. 104-111, March, 2014. © International Scholars Journals
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1*Verrah Akinyi Otiende, 1Joseph Tanui Kibet, 2Anthony Gachuhi Waititu, 1Mieke Sophia Bourne, 1Jeremias Gasper Mowo
1World Agro forestry Centre (ICRAF) Eastern and Southern Africa Region (ESA) UN Avenue, Gigiri, P. O. Box 30677 – 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
2Senior Lecturer Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Statistics and Actuarial Sciences Juja P. O. Box 62000 – 00200 Nairobi, Kenya.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected] Tel. +254724506942
Accepted 14 January, 2014
Abstract
Strong and vibrant smallholder groups provide opportunities to the community to play a role in rural development and benefit from it. However, most of those groups do not have the capacity to individually influence rural development. Bringing groups together facilitates access to combined knowledge and leverages complementary assets. This study identifies factors influencing the success of two smallholder innovation platforms in Embu and Kapchorwa. A five-level likert scale survey questionnaire was administered to 68 groups from the two platforms that had experienced significant development in their group's capacity as a result of these platforms. Principal component analysis was used to extract indicators defining dimensions used to measure the success of these platforms. Multiple regression analysis was used to fit the model of successful linkages. The results indicate that ownership, motivation and leaders commitment skills and motives play critical roles in the success and sustainability of smallholder innovation platforms.
Key words: Success factors, smallholder innovation platforms, collective action, rural development, East Africa.
Joseph Tanui Kibet, Verrah Akinyi Otiende, Anthony Gachuhi Waititu, Mieke Sophia Bourne and Jeremias Gasper Mowo
Page: 104 - 111
https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1016Research Article
International Journal of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development Vol. 1 (4), pp. 101-103, December, 2013. © International Scholars Journals
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Economics analysis of minor millets in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh
Praveen Kumar Verma1* and K. N. S. Banafar2
1AICRPAM-NICRA, Department of Agrometeorology, Krishak Nagar, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidhyala (I.G.K.V),
Raipur (C.G), India.
2Department of Agriculture Economics, College of Agriculture, I.G.K.V, Raipur (C.G), India.
*Corresponding author. E-mail: [email protected]. Tel: 09406058748
Accepted 11 September, 2013
Abstract
Paddy is main crop of Chhattisgarh, however, millets are important food for sustaining tribal population in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, India. Keeping in view of livelihood importance of minor millets for Bastar tribes, the present enquiry related to its production, marketing and processing was proposed to undertaken in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh. Out of total millets grower farmers, 10% farmers were selected randomly from four purposively selected villages namely Bhataguda, Turenar, Kalcha and Kumhrawand. The details enquiry was done in the year 2008 to 2009. The major findings of this study revealed that average cropping intensity was observed to be 103.36% in the study area, the average size of holding was 2.67 ha. On an average cost of cultivation per hectare of Kodo was calculated as Rs.2866.75, kutki Rs.2751.01 and ragi Rs.3342.10 per hectare, respectively. On an average, input-output ratio in Kodo, Kutki and Ragi was 1:1.33, 1:1.28 and 1:3.25, respectively. The total marketing cost paid by the retailers was Rs.32.60 per quintal. The sale price of producer came to Rs.395.00 and Rs.400.00 in channel-I and channel-II, respectively. The study suggested that it is essential to adopt the production system approach of linking the production technology and credit system in minor millets cultivation. There is no support price for procurement for minor millets, for the survival of these crops government must declare minimum support price.
Key word: Minor millets, cost of cultivation, marketing, farmers.
K. N. S. Banafar, Praveen Kumar Verma
Page: 101 - 103
https://doi.org/10.46882/AJAERD/1014