Research Papers/Topics in Agric Business And Financial Management

Comparative Analysis Of The Profitability Of On-Farm And Institutional Storage Of Maize In The Ejura Sekyere-Dumase District Of Ghana

ABSTRACT The research was conducted during the minor season at Sekyere Dumase and Bonyon towns and their environs in the Ejura Sekyere-Dumase District o f Ghana. The objective of the research was to find out in comparative terms the profitability o f on-farm and institutional storage o f maize. The research also found out size and distributions of reasons why farmers/traders prefer one storage system to other, ranked the identified constraints/problems that influence preference for each stora...

Agglomeration Externalities, Productivity And Technical Efficiency Of Soybean Farms In The Upper East And Upper West Regions Of Ghana

ABSTRACT The study set out to identify agglomeration externalities in Ghana’s soybean sector and to assess soybean output elasticities with respect to input-use. The study also analyzed the technical efficiency levels in the soybean sector and the effect of agglomeration externalities on productivity and technical efficiency of soybean farms. The study identifies some components of agglomeration externalities across the soybean sector and defines agglomeration externalities by two indexes;...

Profitability Of Rice Production: A Comparative Analysis Of System Of Rice Intensification And Conventional Method In The Kassena-Nankana East District Of Ghana

ABSTRACT The System of Rice Intensification involves transplanting single, young seedlings in wider spacing and in a square pattern, and an intermittent water application in the field. The conventional method involves broadcasting rice seeds or randomly (or densely) transplanting rice seedlings and flooding the field with water throughout the production season. Rice production in Ghana is primarily done using the conventional method of production. However, the conventional method of rice prod...

Determinants Of Commercialisation Of Maize Production In The East Akyem District Of Ghana

ABSTRACT The present study quantifies the effects of the determinants of commercialisation of maize production in the East Akyem District of Ghana. The Tobit model is used. The conventional t-test is also performed to examine the differences between the characteristics of the commercial and non-commercial maize farmers in the East Akyem District of Ghana. The study observes, inter alia, that farmer age, marital status, time farmer spends on maize fanning, farming system, whether male family m...

Willingness Of Poultry Agribusiness Workers To Participate In The Informal Voluntary Pension Scheme In The Kumasi Metropolis Of The Ashanti Region In Ghana

ABSTRACT Pension contributions address old age income, insecurity and vulnerability and also improve the standard of living. It is the only investment that qualifies an individual to enjoy regular income, and other benefits till death, after contributing for a minimum number of years. This thesis therefore assessed poultry agribusiness workers’ perception, knowledge and attitude towards informal voluntary pension. It also assessed the factors that influence a poultry workers’ choice, wi...

Credit Use And Its Effect On Profitability Among Smallholder Maize Farmers In The Brong Ahafo Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT The study assesses credit use and its effect on profitability among smallholder maize farmers in the Brong Ahafo Region. A multistage sampling technique involving purposive sampling, stratified sampling and simple random sampling technique were employed to select the region, two municipalities from the region and 200 smallholder maize farmers respectively for the survey using well-structured questionnaires. The study took into consideration a description of the sources of credit whic...

The Economic Potential Of Black Pepper Production In The Western Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT The study looked at the economic potential of black pepper production in the Western Region of Ghana. The objectives of the study were: to determine whether there is comparative advantage or disadvantage of producing black pepper; to determine the competitiveness of black pepper production; to determine whether the prices paid by local and international markets give any incentives for black pepper production; and to identify constraints that militate against the production of black p...

Agro-Forestry Technology Adoption And Its Effect On Farmers’ Crop Productivity In The Upper East Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the agroforestry technology adoption and its effect on farmers’ crop productivity in the Bawku West, Talensi and Nabdam Districts of the Upper East Region of Ghana. Three hundred farmers from six communities within the study area were interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. The study employed descriptive statistics in identifying the types of agroforestry technologies adopted by farmers. A five point likert scale was employed to ass...

Financial Analysis of Building and Operating Composting Facilities in the Accra-Tema Tetropolitan Area

ABSTRACTAs the quantity of waste streams increases and grows in complexity in the Accra-Tema Metropolitan Area (ATMA), waste management has become a major environmental management problem in the area. This study examines the possibility of establishing municipal solid waste (MSW) composting facilities in the ATMA through the lens of economics. Using the review of literature, data analysis and economic reasoning, the study endeavours to: perform a comparative cost analysis of waste treatment m...

Impact Of Agricultural Marketing Information Tools (Amits) On Income Of Maize Farmers In The Akwapim South District Of Ghana

ABSTRACT Agricultural Marketing Information Tools (AMITs) is a technology which is designed to gather, process and distribute information based on the conditions and dynamics of agricultural markets to various stakeholders through one or more information channels to aid in their decision making. An improvement in the participation of market by smallholder famers in developing countries carries the potential of reducing poverty. The study sought to assess the impact of AMITs on maize farmer’...

Factors Affecting Biochar Technology Adoption By Vegetable Farmers In The Kwahu East District Of Ghana

ABSTRACT Biochar is a type of charcoal that can be used to condition agricultural soils. The application of Biochar to agricultural soils as a conditioner can improve soil fertility and crop productivity. The agricultural sector of Ghana is characterized by low productivity and low level of technology use. The study sought to assess the factors that influence Biochar technology adoption in amending soils for vegetable production in the Kwahu East district of Ghana. Primary data was collected ...

COMPARATIVE COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF USING INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY AND CONVENTIONAL METHOD IN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN THE LOWER MANYA KROBO DISTRICT OF GHANA

ABSTRACT A new agronomic practice known as integrated crop management (ICM) technology is a combination of best farming practices to create a favorable environment thereby discouraging the use of the conventional method of farming. The main objective of this study is to compare the costs and benefits of using the integrated crop management technology and the conventional method. Primary data was solicited from 120 vegetable farmers using well-structured questionnaires. Descriptive statistics ...

VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF DRY CHILI PEPPER IN THE ADA WEST DISTRICT OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Chili is a highly profitable vegetable crop cultivated by majority of rural farm household and it contributes more than half of the income of the farmers. The study considered the value chain analysis of dry chili pepper and its related activities in the Ada West District of Ghana. Primary data was collected using well-structured and pre-tested questionnaires administered to 182 respondents. The respondents included 105 chili pepper farmers, 42 dry chili pepper wholesalers and 35 dry...

BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE-BASED FISH FEED PRODUCTION: FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY AND ACCEPTABILITY ANALYSIS

ABSTRACT Conventional feed, which uses fishmeal is expensive and expected to be limited in the future due to potential decline in capture fisheries. Researchers have suggested the use of insects such as the Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) as an alternative to fishmeal in fish feed. The major objective of the study was to ascertain the financial viability of BSFL meal and BSFLbased fish feed production and fish farmer’s acceptance of BSFL-based fish feed. Indicators such as Net Present ...

ANALYSIS OF CONSUMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY PREMIUM FOR CERTIFIED ORGANIC CABBAGE IN THE ACCRA METROPOLITAN AREA

ABSTRACT  Taking into account the danger in the continual use of synthetic chemicals in the production of vegetables and the increase in demand for organic products, this research set out to ascertain the perception of consumers on organic products, and estimate consumer willingness to pay for organic cabbage in the Accra metropolitan area of Ghana. Furthermore, the study identifies the factors that influence the consumers‟ willingness to pay premium for organic cabbage. A face-toface ...


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