Agricultural Economics Research Papers/Topics

Analysis Of Sustainable Agricultural Resource Use In Nigeria: An Ecological Footprint Approach

ABSTRACT The broad objective of this study was to analyse sustainable agricultural resource use in Nigeria using the Ecological Footprint Approach. The specific objectives included to; estimate the global emergy and emergy density, determine the ecological footprint per capita, analyse the per capita bio-capacity, and ascertain the level of agricultural resource use, sustainability status and resource substitution in Nigeria. The total land area, population and thematic data of the country w...

Analysis Of Small-Scale Cassava-Based Farmers’ Demand And Utilization For Microfinance Banks Credit In Imo State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT The study analyzed small-scale cassava-based farmers’ demand and utilization for microfinance banks credit in Imo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to: examine the socio-economic characteristics of small-scale cassava-based farmers; determine the amount of credit demanded and obtained by small-scale cassava-based farmers; estimate the factors influencing the amount of credit demanded by small-scale cassava-based farmers; estimate the determinants on the amount of credit...

Analysis Of Risk Management Strategies Among Rural Cassava-Based Farmers In Imo State

ABSTRACT The study analyzed the risk management strategies of cassava-based farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Specifically, the study described the socioeconomic characteristics of the cassavabased farmers, identified their sources of risk, and their risk management strategies, determined the effect of their socioeconomic characteristics on the choice of risk strategies adopted, ascertained and compared their profits in relation to their risk management strategies, and identified the constraint...

The Impact Of Education On Productivity In The Commercial Poultry Industry In The Greater Accra Region (Ghana)

ABSTRACT This study examines the impact of education on productivity (output) in the commercial poultry industry. Studies have focused on the role of production inputs including the human capital on agricultural productivity, with little emphasis on commercial poultry production. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from 60 production managers of the commercial poultry enterprises in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana for the production period of 1999. The levels of education o...

Assessment Of The Impact Of The European Union And African Caribbean And Pacific Countries Economic Partnership Agreement On Agricultural Trade Of The Sudan With Special Reference To Major Ex

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to assess and evaluate the potential impact and implications of Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between Sudan and the European Union (EU) on the performance of its agricultural trade. The study depended on secondary data obtained from the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, Department of EPA, Ministry of Foreign Trade, Central Bank of the Sudan, Statistics Directorate and other relevant sources. The Armington model was used to estimate the potent...

Effect of Credit Acquisition and Repayment on Agricultural Production in Cross River State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT This research was designed to study the effect of credit acquisition and repayment on Agricultural production in Cross River State. The major objective is to study the effect of credit acquisition and repayment on agricultural production in the state. Specific objectives included: determination of credit disbursement and recovery strategies of agricultural credit institutions, determining and comparing agricultural production among beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries of credit schem...

Economic Appraisal Of Fodder Crops Production Under Risk And Uncertainty In Sultanate Of Oman

ABSTRACT Irrigated agriculture for Rhodes Grass and fodder production forms the backbone of many farmers in Al-Batinah and Salalah Plain of Sultanate of Oman. Ecological deterioration and inefficient water resource use have resulted in a significant threat to the livelihoods of those most dependent on agricultural sector. Inefficient water use has led to rising ground water tables and widespread water and soil salinization has resulted. The high water demand in the region for crop production...

The Marketing Of Ginger In Kaduna State, Nigeria

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An Analysis Of The Financial Structure And Profitability Of Rice Enterprise: The Case Of Adarice Project Participating Farmers In Enugu State, Nigeria

In order to help local farmers improve on their rice production technique amongst other objectives, Adarice project adopted the participating farmers' scheme.

Market Age, Enterprise Size And Relative Efficiency In Broiler Production In Imo State Of Nigeria

The study focused on market age, enterprise size and relative efficiency in broiler production in Imo State . The main aim was to determine resource use efficiencies in broiler brooding and rearing enterprises as well as large-scale and small-scale outfits in the two enterprises. Using multi-stage sampling technique, the study area was zoned into three using the existing zoning arrangement of the Imo State Agricultural Development Programme (ADP). A total of nine L.G.As were randomly selected...

Estimation Of Competitiveness Of Sudanese Mango Fruits Exports To Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia During The Period 2010- 2012

ABSTRACT This study was conducted to evaluate the competitiveness and to identify the comparative advantages of Sudanese mango exports and determination of the causes that lead to the fluctuations of mango exports during the period (2010- 2012) and suggesting recommendations and strategies to improve the performance of this sector which can play an important role in Sudan’s economy. The study used primary data collected from some exporters in this field beside the secondary data which were...

Economic Efficiency Of Resource Use Among Urban Waterleaf Farmers In Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT The study estimated the efficiency of resource use among urban waterleaf farmers in Akwa Ibom State using a sample of 60 respondents that were randomly selected (20) from three urban centers in the state. Interview schedules and structured questionnaires were administered to elicit information from the respondents. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression and gross margin. The results showed that, most (85%) farmers were within the economically activ...

Technical Efficiency In The Production Of Nsukka Yellow Pepper Among Rural Farmers In Enugu North Agricultural Zone, Enugu State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT This study determines the technical efficiency level and socioeconomic characteristics that influence the technical efficiency of yellow pepper farmers. Stochastic Frontier function that incorporated inefficiency factors was estimated using a Maximum Likelihood technique to provide estimates of technical efficiency and its determinants using data obtained from 60 Nsukka Yellow pepper farmers in Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria. The result shows that the mean technical efficiency was 70 ...

Influence Of Gender On Sustainable Management Of Forest Resources In Abia State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Forest, which is a major source of resources in Nigeria, is currently facing accelerated degradation and depletion. The growing demand for ecosystem services from forests has led to over-exploitation of the resources, resulting in the extinction of some valuable species. This has continued to impact negatively on the capacity of the forests to mitigate climate change, conserve biodiversity, safeguard wildlife, and protect land and watershed. Approaches to forest management in Nigeri...

Banana And Plantain Marketing In Enugu State, Nigeria

Abstract The study was designed to analyze the marketing of banana and plantain in Enugu State. The specific objectives were to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of banana and plantain marketers; identify the marketing channels for the crops, examine the structure of the marketing system for both crops, estimate their marketing margins at both wholesale and retail levels, estimate the rate of price transmission and market integration among banana and plantain markets, and identify...


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