International Journal of Agricultural Economics

Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017

  • Use of ICTs as a Source of Information for Improving Agricultural Productivity in South-West, Nigeria

    Toluwase S. O. W., Apata O. M.

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 50-54
    Received: Mar. 08, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 27, 2017
    Published: Apr. 13, 2017
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    Abstract: The study investigates respondent’s access to use of ICTs as a source of information for improving agricultural productivity. A well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection from the respondents. The specific objectives of the study that addressed Socio- economic characteristics, awareness of various ICTs, knowledge on ICT use and cons... Show More
  • Application of Multinomial Logistic to Smallholder Farmers’ Market Participation in Northern Ghana

    Salisu Mustapha, Mohammed Tanko, Iddrisu Abukari

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 55-62
    Received: Mar. 16, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 27, 2017
    Published: Apr. 13, 2017
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    Abstract: The contribution of agriculture to the development of a country cannot be over emphasized, likewise the role played by smallholder farmers in the production of food in developing countries such as Ghana. Hence, the research examined the factors that affect market participation of smallholder farmers in Ghana. The Ghana Living Standard Survey data a... Show More
  • Economic Effect of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizers on the Yield of Maize in Oyo State, Nigeria

    Adelomo Bosede Sekumade

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 63-68
    Received: Mar. 10, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 24, 2017
    Published: Apr. 14, 2017
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    Abstract: The study analyzed the economic effect of organic and inorganic fertilizers on the yield of maize in Oyo State, Nigeria. The study used purposive sampling techniques and data were collected from one-hundred and twenty maize farmers through a well- structured questionnaire. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and inferentia... Show More
  • Factors Influencing Levels and Intensity of Adoption of New Rice for Africa (Nerica) Among Rice Farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria

    Ogunya Lydia Olufunmilola, Simeon Adebayo Bamire, Ayodeji Sunday Ogunleye

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 3, May 2017
    Pages: 84-89
    Received: Mar. 24, 2017
    Accepted: Apr. 05, 2017
    Published: Apr. 24, 2017
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    Abstract: The study determined the levels of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) technology adoption and identified the factors influencing the levels and intensity of technology adoption among the NERICA rice farmers with a view to improving NERICA production among rice farmers in the study area. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 200 NERICA rice ... Show More