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Determinants of Smallholder teff Producer Farmers Market Participation in Merhabete District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia
Nigus Gurmis Belayneh,
Bosena Tegegne,
Alelign Ademe
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
135-143
Received:
18 January 2019
Accepted:
25 April 2019
Published:
13 June 2019
Abstract: Teff production contributes significantly to the economy in terms of cash income and food security, especially for the smallholder teff producers in rural areas of Ethiopia. This study examined Smallholder Teff producer Farmers Market Participation in Merhabete district with the objectives of identifying factors influencing teff market participation and intensity of participation. Cross sectional data was used for the study. A two stage sampling procedure was used to draw 150 sample producers from four teff producer kebeles and semi-structured questionnaires were used to collect data. Secondary data sources were also used for the study. Double hurdle model was used to identify factors influencing market participation decision and intensity of participation in teff market. The result of the first hurdle confirmed that participation decision was positively affected by frequency of extension contact, land allocated for teff, productivity of teff and teff production experience; whereas family size, and non-farm income influenced teff market participation decision negatively. The second hurdle indicated that intensity of teff market participation positively and significantly affected by land allocated for teff, productivity of teff, teff production experience and numbers of equine owned. The study indicated government and other stakeholders need to strengthen market oriented teff production, agricultural input or service delivery, increasing frequency of extension contacts, land intensification, family planning, and involvement in facilitating transportation services.
Abstract: Teff production contributes significantly to the economy in terms of cash income and food security, especially for the smallholder teff producers in rural areas of Ethiopia. This study examined Smallholder Teff producer Farmers Market Participation in Merhabete district with the objectives of identifying factors influencing teff market participatio...
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Analysis of the Commercial Integration Between Agricultural and Agri-food Industries Sectors in Côte d'Ivoire
Noufou Coulibaly,
Kone Siaka,
Yapi Yapo Magloire,
Kouassi Yao Daniel Mardochée
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
144-153
Received:
8 April 2019
Accepted:
28 May 2019
Published:
13 June 2019
Abstract: According to economic theory, when branches of the agricultural sector and of Agri-Food Industries (AFIs) are strongly integrated, this has the advantage of increasing ripple effect, thereby positively impacting the development of the agricultural sector. Our goal, was to appreciate the degree of integration of the agriculture and AFIs sectors in Côte d’Ivoire. We used the Leontief model as methodology, with the Ivorian economy’s 2013 Supply-Use Table data. This study shows that: The amount of agricultural product, sold to AFIs is estimated at 22.82% of agricultural gross production (AGDP), which represents 38.13% of AFI's intermediate consumption; while the AFIs to Agriculture sales represent only 2.79% of the Agriculture branch’s consumption. This reflects the fact that, the branches of the agricultural sector and of AFIs are poorly integrated. In addition, the weak relationship between them is unilateral in an Agriculture to AFI direction. Any innovation in any of the branches of this AFC will have minor effect on the mutation of the other branches. The weak integration between agriculture and agro-food industry is due to incoherent policies in Côte d'Ivoire, where, for a long time, processing of food agriculture has not been a big concern despite significant post-harvest losses in the sector, and due also to the inappropriate conditions for the emergence of an endogenous industrial fabric. In the light of our results, we made the following suggestions. The Government should develop policies that are consistent with each other, and work towards a healthy business climate. We also suggest encouraging and attracting donors to develop Agri-Food Industry, entrepreneurship and agribusiness. The Government should stimulate and promote a sound integration of training and research institutions with the business world. The Government will need to work towards a technical and financial support program for SMEs. Finally, we suggest the development of research on imported or local products.
Abstract: According to economic theory, when branches of the agricultural sector and of Agri-Food Industries (AFIs) are strongly integrated, this has the advantage of increasing ripple effect, thereby positively impacting the development of the agricultural sector. Our goal, was to appreciate the degree of integration of the agriculture and AFIs sectors in C...
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Current Status, Challenges and Prospects of Mushroom Industry in Nepal
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
154-160
Received:
5 March 2019
Accepted:
12 April 2019
Published:
29 June 2019
Abstract: This study attempts to analyze the current scenario of the mushroom enterprise in Nepal. The study provides insights on its future prospects as a major agro-industry. It also explores issues and challenges facing the Nepalese’s mushroom industry by using a critical and SWOT analysis. Though, Nepal has all the requisites of low-cost labor, favorable climatic conditions, plentiful cheap supply of raw substrates, spawns and other inputs to become a leading mushroom producer. The Nepalese mushroom industry is still in the state of infancy. The main challenges include inadequate scientific research on mushrooms; lack of adoption of improved technology, insufficient investment; unstable farm-gate prices and profit margins, poor supply and the increasing price of raw material e.g., rice straw; the poor quality of mushroom spawn, and the threat of diseases and pests attack. Several strategies are also presented here to improve the mushroom enterprise in Nepal.
Abstract: This study attempts to analyze the current scenario of the mushroom enterprise in Nepal. The study provides insights on its future prospects as a major agro-industry. It also explores issues and challenges facing the Nepalese’s mushroom industry by using a critical and SWOT analysis. Though, Nepal has all the requisites of low-cost labor, favorable...
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Supply and Performance of Wheat Markets in Digelu-Tijo District of Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Hasen Deksiso Wari,
Degye Goshu Habteyesus,
Adem Kedir Gelato
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
161-168
Received:
29 March 2019
Accepted:
18 June 2019
Published:
4 July 2019
Abstract: Analyzing the supply and performance of wheat markets for smallholder farmers need to improve their marketed surplus and initiate them for commercialization. The objective of this paper is to analyze the marketed surplus of wheat by smallholders farmers and to identify its underlying determinants. Two- stage sampling technique was used and a total of 123 smallholder farmers from five kebeles were randomly and proportionately sampled to collect both secondary and primary sources. The model results showed that six explanatory variables significantly affected the volume of wheat marketed by smallholder wheat producers. Family size, access to credit, off- farm income and livestock holding were negatively and significantly affecting supply. Oxen ownership and perception of farmers towards wheat market price were positively and significantly influence market supply. Based on the study policy interventions like family planning, awareness to farmers to supply wheat to the market when price is fair for them, awareness to farmers on rearing livestock besides farming agricultural crops, encouraging farmers to involve them self in both off-farming and farming activities to improve their livelihood
Abstract: Analyzing the supply and performance of wheat markets for smallholder farmers need to improve their marketed surplus and initiate them for commercialization. The objective of this paper is to analyze the marketed surplus of wheat by smallholders farmers and to identify its underlying determinants. Two- stage sampling technique was used and a total ...
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Analysis of Maize Marketing; The Case of Farta Woreda, South Gondar Zone, Ethiopia
Walelgn Yalew Beadgie,
Lemma Zemedu
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
169-180
Received:
4 March 2019
Accepted:
3 June 2019
Published:
11 July 2019
Abstract: Maize is widely grown as a major food and cash crop in Southern Gondar zone, faces with problems as seasonal supply, price fluctuations, and inadequate information on production, marketing and consumption. These problems are more acute in urban areas too. Effective crop marketing is essential for efficient agricultural and rural development, particularly with regard to continued increase in crop production and producer’s income. The research tried to analyze the marketing system of maize in farta woreda with specific objective of identifying determinant factors affecting house hold participation decisions of maize market and determining volume of maize market supply in the study area. Primary data was collected from 154 maize producers. Based on multi-stage random sampling procedures both probability sampling and non-probability sampling procedures were followed to select six Peasant Associations. Structured interview schedule and questionnaire was used for collecting the essential quantitative and qualitative data from the sampled farmer respondents. To generate qualitative data, field observations and informal interview with key informants were conducted. The quantitative data was analyzed using descriptive statistical tools and Tobit model was employed to estimate the factors jointly affecting maize market participation decisions’ and determinants of volume of maize supply of households. Farmers’ decision to participate on maize market in Farta woreda was significantly but negatively influenced by sex whereas age, time of sale, area of maize, oxen number, access to market information, credit access and membership in primary cooperatives positively influenced maize market participation & extent of participation. Generally, maize marketing system in the study area observed to be inefficient and underdeveloped. Thus, marketing system development interventions should be aimed at addressing both maize production technological gaps and marketing problems.
Abstract: Maize is widely grown as a major food and cash crop in Southern Gondar zone, faces with problems as seasonal supply, price fluctuations, and inadequate information on production, marketing and consumption. These problems are more acute in urban areas too. Effective crop marketing is essential for efficient agricultural and rural development, partic...
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The Road of Urban-Rural Integration Development Under the Rural Revitalization Strategy
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
181-185
Received:
13 May 2019
Accepted:
1 July 2019
Published:
12 July 2019
Abstract: In the process of promoting rural revitalization, the western developed countries focus on legislation, that is, formulating relevant laws and regulations, strengthening rural infrastructure construction, scientifically and rationally formulating rural regional planning plans, implementing special support plans for rural areas, and vigorously developing rural human resources to give full play to the leading and supporting role of science and technology. Drawing on the experience of developed countries and starting from China's national conditions，the 2018 No.1 central document sets out detailed requirements and arrangements for the rural revitalization, this strategy is a major decision to promote urban-rural integration development and the only way to build a moderately prosperous society in all respects. This strategy captures and solves the outstanding problems that restrict the development of agriculture and rural areas, improves the scientific and rational guarantee mechanism, strengthens the construction of rural infrastructure, promotes the integration of urban and rural areas, vigorously develops rural enterprises, promotes the integration and development of rural industries, and provides a strategy for rural revitalization, support the public sector and improve the rural governance structure to promote the integration of urban and rural areas. On the basis of combing the strategy of rural revitalization and the theory of urban-rural integration, this paper deeply explores the development constraints of urban-rural integration under the background of the Rural Revitalization Strategy, and puts forward the corresponding solutions.
Abstract: In the process of promoting rural revitalization, the western developed countries focus on legislation, that is, formulating relevant laws and regulations, strengthening rural infrastructure construction, scientifically and rationally formulating rural regional planning plans, implementing special support plans for rural areas, and vigorously devel...
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Maize Marketing Model and Store-Time for Household Income Optimizations in Northern Zone of Tanzania
Jennifer Swai,
Ernest R. Mbega,
Arnold Mushongi,
Agness Ndunguru,
Patrick A. Ndakidemi
Issue:
Volume 4, Issue 4, July 2019
Pages:
186-194
Received:
15 March 2019
Accepted:
22 April 2019
Published:
19 July 2019
Abstract: This study modeled maize marketing model in Northern Zone of Tanzania together with its store-time for household income optimization. The study has been conducted in three regions i.e. Manyara, Arusha and Kilimanjaro in the selected nine Districts basing on their maize production volume i.e. Karatu, Hai, Siha, Arumeru, Mbulu, Hanang, Babati and Moshi rural. Focused Group Discussions (FGD), structured and semi-structured questionnaires were employed as data collection tools. Multivariate Linear Regression Models were developed together with some other statistical inferences so as to draw conclusions on the findings. This study reveals that, 94% of farmers depend highly on middlemen for marketing their maize grains. There is a significant relationship between maize marketing channels and household income with P-value = 0.04. Average store-time for majority of the respondents (70%) was found to be six-months. There was significant different (P-value = 0.002) between quantity harvested and store-time of maize in Northern Tanzania. From a multivariate regression linear model, it was found that, for household income optimization special attention should be given much on; production cost, storage cost, marketing cost and quantity of maize to be sold with reference to monthly price trend. This study recommends a range of four to seven month maize store-time for household sale and income optimization.
Abstract: This study modeled maize marketing model in Northern Zone of Tanzania together with its store-time for household income optimization. The study has been conducted in three regions i.e. Manyara, Arusha and Kilimanjaro in the selected nine Districts basing on their maize production volume i.e. Karatu, Hai, Siha, Arumeru, Mbulu, Hanang, Babati and Mos...
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