Research Papers/Topics in Agricultural Economics & Extension

Effects of Contract Farming Scheme on Cassava Production Enterprise in Oyo State, Nigeria

Abstract There are indications that the domestic demand for cassava particularly as staple food may in no time outweigh that of the industrial sector, except contract and non-contract farming entrepreneurs operate within the framework of sustainable agriculture. The study thus examines the effects of contract farming scheme on cassava production in Oyo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used. Oyo and Ibadan/Ibarapa zones were randomly selected from the four Agricultural Develop...

Socio-Economic And Cultural Analyses of Food Security Among Selected Ethnic Groups in North Central Nigeria

ABSTRACT The broad objective of the study was to investigate the socio-economic and cultural dimensions of food security among selected ethnic groups in North Central Nigeria. Specifically, the study was designed to: determine food culture and practices of the respondents; determine the household food security status (energy availability) across ethnic groups; determine dietary diversity of the households across cultures; identify perceived constraints militating against household food secur...

The Contribution Of Farmers’ Knowledge, Attitudes And Institutional Support Towards Shea Conservation Management In The Upper East Region

Abstract The continuous extraction of shea resources from the natural plantation over the years without any significant conservation management measures has compounded the deforestation of the natural shea vegetation, leading to the fast decline in shea tree population in the northern savannah grasslands. The decline in shea tree densities is quite alarming in the Upper East Region. The main objective of this study was to examine the contribution of farmers‟ knowledge, attitude, and institu...

Assessment of Online Resources Usage by Agricultural Science Lecturers of Tertiary Institutions in Benue State Nigeria

ABSTRACT  The study assessed the use of online resources by agricultural science lecturers of tertiary institutions in Benue State, Nigeria. A total of 193 lecturers, randomly sampled from a population of 775 from six tertiary institutions of learning, including, two universities, two colleges of education and one college of agriculture were used for the study. The survey method, employing a structured questionnaire, was adopted in carrying out the research. Six study questions and two hypo...

Value Chain Interventions And Their Impacts On Empowerment Of Shea Actors In The Sagnarigu And Kumbungu Districts Of Northern Region

ABSTRACT  The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of value chain interventions on empowerment of shea actors in the Sagnarigu and Kumbungu Districts of Northern region. The study was conducted in the Sagnarigu and Kumbungu Districts of the Northern Region of Ghana. Close and open-ended questionnaires and personal interviews were all used in collecting data from 200 shea actors (shea nut pickers, shea butter processors and shea butter marketers) sampled for this study.  The re...

Farmer Innovations, Improved Agricultural Technologies And Productivity Heterogeneity Of Rice Production In Ghana

ABSTRACT  In recent times, rice production can be said to be receiving some attention in Ghana. This notwithstanding, there are still wide variations in rice yield across regions due to differences in production systems and technologies. This study analyses rice productivity heterogeneity among agro-ecological zones and draws policy implications for the adoption of farmer innovation systems (FISs) and improved agricultural technologies (IATs) to enhance yield in Ghana. The study used primary...

Women Access To Land And Food Security In Savelugu Municipal: A Case Of Integrated Tamale Fruit Company Land Acquisition

ABSTRACT  The population of the people in the Northern region is predominantly rural and as such depends mostly on land and its related resources for their livelihood. This is especially true for women since land is critical for them in achieving their responsibilities as food producers and food processors and also for achieving food security. However, women access to land is deeply inequitable under the Dagbon land governance system which is typical with patrilineal societies. Their access ...

An Evaluation Of Selected Pilot Fish Hatchery Operations In Ghana

ABSTRACT The failure of past attempts to develop aquaculture in Ghana has been of concern to many people. Relevant constraints identified included fmgerling shortages, low economic returns from the industry, inadequate tested extension messages among others. In recent years. The Water Research Institute and the Directorate of Fisheries have made some efforts to solve the immediate problems of inadequate seed supply and stunted growth of tilapia in ponds due to excessive reproduction. Pilot ha...

Socio-Demographic And Economic Factors That Influnece Open Defecation In Lawra And Nandom Districts In The Upper West Region Of Ghana

ABSTRACT There have been several efforts from both governmental and Non-Governmental Organizations to ensure adoption of open defecation free innovations in order to ensure good sanitary conditions. Studies show that there are still a large number of residents who have not adopted the innovations and continue to resort to open defecation in their respective communities. This study examined the socio-demographic factors which influence open defecation (OD) in Lawra and Nandom districts of the...

Value Chain Analysis of Tilapia in The Eastern And Greater Accra Regions of Ghana

ABSTRACT The value-added along the tilapia value chain is undefined in Ghana, and as such, the benefits associated with the various costs along the chain was not fully realized. The study sought to investigate four issues: the profile of the actors and their existing linkages; assess the value-added at each stage of the value chain; determine the profitability and their determinants among the various actors in the value chain and identify and analyze the constraints facing the actors in the ...

The Effect Of Informal Information Networks On The Flow And Provision Of Agricultural Information: The Case Of Ahafo Ano South District, Ghana.

ABSTRACT To improve agricultural development and to empower farmers to make sound, practical decisions, access to reliable agricultural information and knowledge is required. Farmers who are unable to access agricultural information from formal sources frequently turn to information transmitted through their informal information networks. The study examined existing informal agricultural information networks by using network characteristics, i.e., Network density, Centralization Measures (Deg...

Value Chain Intervention Strategies And Gender Outcomes: A Study Of Shea Actors In Northern Region

ABSTRACT This study investigated the impact of value chain intervention strategies on gender outcomes. The study was conducted in the Sagnarigu District, Tolon District, and Tamale Metropolitan. Simple random sampling, and Purposive sampling methods were used to identify and collect data from 150 shea actors. The research revealed that 68.7 per cent of shea actors had no formal education, and 18 per cent had non-formal education. The research also revealed that shea actors benefitted from bo...

The Impact Of Project-Based Learning On Acquisition Of Agricultural Knowledge And Skills In Senior High Schools In The Volta Region

ABSTRACT Agricultural knowledge and skills acquired by Agricultural science students in Senior High Schools in Ghana is very crucial in developing the career pathways of students after successful completion of their course of study. The purpose of the study was to investigate the impact of Project-Based learning on acquisition of Agricultural knowledge and skills in Senior High Schools in the Volta Region. Using multi-stage sampling techniques such as purposive and stratified random sampling ...

Adoption Of Improved Cowpea Preservation Technologies In The Akatsi District Of The Volta Region, Ghana

ABSTRACT Enhancing the adoption of Improved Cowpea Preservation Technologies (ICPTs) can contribute greatly to food security in low- income countries such as Ghana. However, although such improved technologies have been the focus of technology development and extension effort for sometime now in Ghana, there is a dearth of studies on the extent of adoption of ICPTs and its determinants. Among others, current adoption of technology literature suggests that target or potential user’s percepti...

The Contribution Of Socio-Economic Factors To Knowledge, Attitude And Skills Acquired Through Training In Pesticide Utilization In The Accra Metropolitan Assembly

ABSTRACT The use of recommended agricultural practices such as the safe adoption of pesticides is influenced by several factors as identified in the evaluative frame of reference. These factors have often led to the existing gap between farmers‘ knowledge and pesticide use. The purpose of the study was to examine the contribution of socio-economic factors to the application of skills acquired through training on the safe use of pesticides in vegetable production in the Accra Metropolitan As...


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