Agricultural Economics Research Papers/Topics

Economic Analysis of Resources Use in Milk Production in Kuku Farms- East Nile- Khartoum- Sudan

ABSTRACT The main objective of the study was to analyze the resources use in dairy production inKuku farms and specifically to determine the main factors affecting technical inefficiency, to assess the optimum feeding combination and to identify the socio-economic factors that affect the level of efficiency of Farmers. Both primary and secondary data were used for the study purposes. Primary data were collected from a survey conducted in 2016/2017, through a random sampling technique using a...

Economic Efficiency And Return To Scale For Small Broiler Farms In Khartoum State, Sudan

ABSTRACT This study aimed at targeting the analysis of the current situation of broiler small scale farm producers’ in Khartoum State, and measuring the economic efficiency and return to scale. Data obtain were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The estimation of broiler farm efficiency was based on using Date Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Production function. The data for this study were collected using structured questionnaire administered on...

Assessment Of Demand For Dairy Cow Feeds And Market Participation Decision Of Small-Scale Farmers In Kiambu County

ABSTRACT In recent times, dairy farming has become a major economic activity for many smallholder farmers in Kiambu County. This has been encouraged by the rising demand for milk and dairy products by the growing population. Following this, there has been an increased demand for dairy cow feeds by the small-scale farmers and therefore the need to do this study. The general objective of the study was to contribute to improved livelihood by determining level of demand of dairy cows feed and pr...

Analysis Of Production Efficiency In Irish Potato Production In Kenya: The Case Of Nyandarua North District

ABSTRACT During the past two decades, agricultural scientists in Kenya in collaboration with International Potato Centre have released numerous new varieties, developed improved Irish potato management practices, and actively worked with government agencies, NGOs and farmer groups to ensure that these improved technologies are widely available to farmers. However data on national Irish potato production in Kenya fail to demonstrate that these efforts have had an impact on national mean yield...

Analysis Of The Marketing Behaviour Of African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables Among Smallholder Farmers In Nyamira County, Kenya

ABSTRACT The African Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (AILV) agricultural sub-sector in Kenya has in recent times gained considerable prominence and attention. A diverse number of studies have underpinned the role it can play in improving the economic standing of smallholders, while playing an imperative nutritional role in the diets of many consumers. Stemming from increased awareness on the rise of various lifestyle illnesses and crusaders championing for healthy eating habits, the demand of A...

Intrahousehold Decision Making And Implications On Food Security Among Smallholder Farmers In Chepalungu Constituency, Bomet County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Food insecurity is still prevalent in many parts of the world. Despite several research attempts to alleviate food insecurity in Kenya, estimates indicate that approximately 50% of Kenyans are food insecure with 10% in constant need of food relief. One of the causes of food insecurity as it has been reported by other scholars is gender inequality. Women, especially in developing countries have been reported to significantly contribute to food production compared to men while in deci...

Comparative Analysis Of Greenhouse Versus Open-Field Smallscale Tomato Production In Nakuru-North District, Kenya

ABSTRACT Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum) is one of the major vegetables grown in Kenya as a commercial crop. It is mainly grown in the open-field under both rain-fed and irrigation production systems. The crop has gained popularity as a cash crop due to declining land sizes as it can be grown on small-scale unlike traditional cash crops like coffee and tea. Since the crop is susceptible to diseases and weather conditions, the country does not have an all year round supply of the produce. Co...

Effect Of Agricultural Land Rental Market Participation On Agricultural Income Of Small Scale Farmers In Kwale County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Kwale County has a vibrant agricultural land rental market due to its relative good climate and fertile soil. However, it is faced with several challenges including inefficiency use of resources such as land. There is evidence in Ethiopia and other parts of the world that participation in agricultural land rental markets can be a solution to solving food insecurity and land inequalities in Sub -Saharan Africa and the world at large. However, there are few studies which have been con...

Analysis Of Technical Efficiency And Welfare Effects Of Snow Peas Production By Small Scale Farmers In Nyandarua County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Horticultural sector is an important sector in production of food and generation of income. According to Kenya‘s vision 2030, crop cultivation is one of the main pillars of unlocking the potential of Kenya through increased productivity. The importance of snow peas is increasing greatly due to its high demand especially in Europe. In spite of the benefits associated with the production of snow peas, farmers in Nyandarua county have been withdrawing from its production probably due...

Evaluation Of Factors Influencing Smallholder Dairy Farmers’ Decision To Deliver Milk To Cooling Plants In Sotik Sub-County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Kenyan dairy sub-sector has been undergoing many changes since the collapse of Kenya Cooperative Creameries (KCC) in 1992. There have been developments in establishment of milk cooling plants which are thought to reduce milk losses and benefit the smallholder dairy farmers besides bulking milk at one point for the processing firms. However, there is evidence of underutilization of the cooling plants and the reasons that inform farmers’ decision to use the cooling plants as milk ma...

Effects Of Dairy Cooperatives On Incomes Of Smallholder Dairy Farmers: A Case Study Of Mkulima Bora Dairy Cooperative In Embu County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Smallholder farmers produce the bulk of total milk marketed in the country. Despite this, they face high transaction costs in marketing their milk. Theory and empirical evidence indicate that cooperatives can minimize transaction costs. This study assessed how effective cooperatives were in increasing smallholder dairy farmers’ incomes through the minimization of transaction costs. The objectives of this study were to determine socioeconomic factors influencing smallholder farmers...

Influence Of Microfinance Participation And Socio-Economic Factors On Dairy Commercialization: The Case Of Smallholder Farmers In Bomet County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Dairy commercialization is constrained by several factors including lack of funds. Access to financial services such as credit and savings were identified as important instruments to curb these financial challenges. Microfinance institutions (MFIs) have been found to play a critical role amongst smallholder farmers in enhancing their access to finance. This study sought to investigate factors influencing credit access and the extent of credit access and how microfinance participatio...

Gender Food Insecurity Perceptions And Effect Of Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Practices On Household Vulnerability To Poverty In Western And Eastern Kenya

ABSTRACT While number of studies focusing on the effect of technology adoption on alleviating rural poverty is increasing, much remains unclear about effects of shocks and Sustainable Agricultural Intensification Practices (SAIPs) on household vulnerability to poverty. Furthermore, most literature focuses on household food security without adequately capturing determinants of gender perceptions of food insecurity. Therefore, the study estimated the effects of shocks and SAIPs on household vu...

Effect Of Transaction Costs On Choice Of Mango Marketing Channel And Income Of Small-Scale Farmers In Makueni County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Makueni County in Kenya is one of the leading producers of mango fruits. The County experiences surplus mango production that ends up being wasted or sold at throw away prices due to imperfect marketing. The marketing of fruits is liberalized giving rise to multiple channels. Given the freedom to select a channel, different transaction costs such as information cost, negotiation and contract enforcement have not been evaluated in relation to farmer‟s choice of marketing channel. T...

Response Of Agricultural Exports To Fluctuation In Exchange Rate In Rwanda: Case Of Coffee And Tea Between Years 2001-2016

ABSTRACT The agriculture sector is the backbone of Rwandan economy with tea and coffee as the major source of export earnings. However, between years 2001 and 2016, the share of agriculture exports to the GDP has been fluctuating considerably, and yet it has not been established if this is due to exchange rate volatility. The overall effects of these fluctuations are not obvious and empirical literature is not conclusive on the overall impact of real exchange rate fluctuations on agriculture...


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