The Determinants of Agricultural Crop Productivity among Smallholder Households in Haramaya Distinct, Eastern Ethiopia

Nuno, Desta Bati; Mohammed, Murad

doi:10.33002/nr2581.6853.040410

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“…This is probably the case since farmers who own big farms typically benefit from economies of scale when purchasing their inputs and selling their output, which lowers the unit cost. The outcomes are consistent with those of Nuno and Baker (2021).…”

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Evaluation of Rural Households Practices For Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology In Zamfara State, Nigeria

Alhassan¹,

Sanchi²,

Ikpe³

et al. 2023

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This study assessed the Climate Smart Agricultural Practices (CSAP) adopted by arable crop farmers in adapting to climate change and environmental issues in Zamfara State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling techniques was used to select six local government areas in the state. Three hundred and fifty (350) farmers were randomly selected and administered questionnaire. Sets of standardized questionnaires survey and interview were used to elicit information on CSAP from the farmers. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Total Factor Productivity (TFP), and Least Squares Regression (LSR). The analyzed results were presented on tables and charts. The results show that the prevalent CSAP adopted by the farmers were: cover cropping, application of organic manures, adoption of minimum tillage, practice of crop rotation with legumes, usage of mulching, application of inorganic fertilizers and planting of improved seed varieties. Results of the determinants of TFP estimate reveals that age (-1.328), education (0.427), farm size (0.41), organic fertilizer (0.48), access to extension services (0.342), cover cropping (0.023), inorganic fertilizer (.47), improved seed varieties (0.503), crop rotation with legumes (0.54), access to credit facilities (0.273) significantly contribute to productivity at different levels of significance in the study area. While age impacted negatively on productivity, all others impacted positively on productivity. The study concluded that CSAP had positive impacts on crop productivity. The study recommends the adoption of sustainable CSAT such as the use of organic and inorganic fertilizer, cover cropping, and the use of improved seed varieties; provision of agricultural credit facilities to the farmers and availability of extension workers in the study area.

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Evaluation of Rural Households Practices For Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology In Zamfara State, Nigeria

Alhassan¹,

Sanchi²,

Ikpe³

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“…High farm households' size in some cases may translate to high family labour for improved production. Nuno and Baker (2021) found that an increase in the number of economically active members in farm households enhances the overall productivity of the household. Alabi and Safugha (2022) reported that labour input constitutes a significant factor influencing crop production and output.…”

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Socioeconomic Determinants of African Yam Bean (<i>Sphenostylis stenocarpa</i>) Production among Smallholder Crop Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Baiyeri,

Amusa,

Samuel

2023

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The study examined socioeconomic determinants of African yam bean production among smallholder crop farmers in Ekiti State. Using a structured questionnaire and interview schedule, data were collected from sampled 120 farmers. Data were analysed using percentages, charts and OLS multiple regression analysis. The results showed that agricultural extension agents (85.0%) and fellow farmers or cooperatives (61.7%) are the prominent sources of farm-related information on AYB production. The result of the regression analysis showed that sex, household size, primary occupation, farm size and extension contacts were significant and positively influenced AYB production while education was significant but negatively influenced AYB production. Challenges against AYB production include inadequate finance (78.3%), high cost of labour (72.5%), low yield of AYB per hectare (68.3%), pest and diseases (65.8%), inadequacy of AYB for planting (60.8%) and old age of most farmers (53.3%) among others. The use of insecticides (81.7%), pesticides (40.8%) and use of traps (29.2%) constitute the highest pest and disease control measures used by the farmers. The study concludes that socioeconomic factors play significant roles in the AYB output of farmers. Efforts should be made to increase the capacity of the farmers through education and training to improve their efficiency and productivity.

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“…This is followed by handling the sub system of farm, to practice better farming than the current practices, include fertilizer application in particular and maintenances of crop, such as watering and pruning the mango trees. The applications are believed to increase production in quantity as well as in quality (Liliane and Charles, 2020;Nuno and Baker, 2021;Sadras et al, 2016).…”

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Improving Quality of Mango Fruits in North Lombok, Indonesia Through the Improvement of Agribusiness System

Zainuri¹,

Sjah²

2023

ASD

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Background: Mango is one of the most important horticultural crops in the world, and North Lombok. The quality of mango fruits appears to be one of determining factors in mango business worldwide, demanding mango producers and other related stakeholders to pay attention. This paper aims at describing agribusiness systems of mango in North Lombok, Indonesia and followed by recommending strategies for improving the quality of mango fruits along the way of all agribusiness sub systems from input, farm, processing, marketing and supporting service. Methods: This study took place in North Lombok Regency, the Province of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, during April 2017 to December 2018. Primary data were collected through interviewing respondents of mango growers, traders and key informants of mango agribusiness. These primary data were complemented with data from secondary sources. Data analysis was framed in agribusiness system. Result: The study revealed that there were several weaknesses in each sub-system of agribusiness and weak connections amongst the subsystems. Therefore, there needs improvement in each subsystem of agribusiness to become strong and supports each other. The sub system of supporting services appears to have more determining role than other sub systems in improving the system of agribusiness, further in improving the quality of mango fruits, the performance of the mango business for benefits of the mango entrepreneurs and the economy of the region. Contributions of this study include in knowledge of agribusiness integration for successful program and in economy of the mango entrepreneurs and of the region.

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The Determinants of Agricultural Crop Productivity among Smallholder Households in Haramaya Distinct, Eastern Ethiopia

Cited by 4 publications

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Evaluation of Rural Households Practices For Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology In Zamfara State, Nigeria

Evaluation of Rural Households Practices For Climate-Smart Agriculture Technology In Zamfara State, Nigeria

Socioeconomic Determinants of African Yam Bean (<i>Sphenostylis stenocarpa</i>) Production among Smallholder Crop Farmers in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Improving Quality of Mango Fruits in North Lombok, Indonesia Through the Improvement of Agribusiness System

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