Abstract: This study investigates the effect of transaction cost on participation of smallholder farmers in vegetable market and on market channel choice decisions. The empirical analysis was based on primary data collected from 250 sample farm households located in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia in 2017. The double hurdle model estimation results show that age, total land size, and distance from asphalt road negatively influenced farmers decision to participate in vegetable marketing. ...
Vegetables are grown for human consumption all over the world. Indigenous Leafy Vegetables (ILV), both wild and domesticated species make important contributions to household improvement in Nigeria. However, information on availability of these species in the market and the consumption level at household is limited. Therefore, ILV species in southeastern Nigeria were investigated in order to determine their availability and consumption level. Multi-stage random sampling procedure was ado...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted on urban vegetable farming sites at Mzumbe, Mafisa and Fungafunga in Morogoro municipality-Tanzania. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of Commiphora swynnertonii resin extract against helminths eggs/larvae isolated from low quality water and vegetables at Mzumbe, Mafisa and Fungafunga in Morogoro municipality. A total of 90 vegetable samples and 70 water samples (30 treated, 30 river water and 10 untreated) were collected from the stu...
ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the inclusion of small-scale producers in dynamic local and regional markets. To do so, the study provides a micro level survey. The survey was conducted on fruit and vegetable farmers, traders and supermarket operators along three districts namely Kinondoni, Ilala and Temeke in Dar es Salaam region. The Specific objectives were to (a) describe the current market structure for small-scale fruit and vegetable farmers (b) Assess various farmers�...
ABSTRACT The Keta Municipality has the advantage in the production of a variety of fresh vegetables all year round through irrigation. The Municipality is known for its shallot production. However, if gains from shallot farming are not increasing to enable it compete with other produce; the system will be converted into other vegetable horticultures. This study aimed to assess how small scale irrigation is critical to the shallot value chain and the nature of relationship that exists among t...
ABSTRACT The study examined farmers’ perceived effect of urban vegetable production on their livelihoods in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ashanti Region of Ghana. Descriptive survey design was used for the study. Based on a simple random sampling technique, 300 urban vegetable farmers were selected and interviewed for the primary data from mid June to July 2010. The data was analysed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 15. From the study, lettuce was the most cultivated ...
Abstract: Food and nutrition insecurity has been a major challenge in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). With land frontier closing, farmers in SSA must intensify and diversify food production to alleviate food and nutrition insecurity. In the face of climate change, African Indigenous Vegetables (AIVs) can offer opportunities to diversify production systems and improve food, nutrition and income security in many countries of SSA. Despite their potential, the importance of AIVs in alleviating food, n...
The presence study aimed to investigate the phytochemical and heavy metals level in selected vegetables grown in Kalambaina area ,the phytochemical were determined using analytical methods and the heavy metals (Cd, Pb, Zn, Ni, Cr and Cu) concentration in vegetables and water were determined using atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS). The study indicate the presence of flavanoid, alkaloids, steroids, volatile oil, saponin glycosides in all the vegetables. The concentration of copper was found ...
ABSTRACT A study was carried out to assess the safety of selected vegetables grown in urban areas, focusing on a case of heavy metals in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. The study investigated the concentration of three heavy metals, namely Lead (Pb), Cadmium (Cd) and Copper (Cu) in the edible portions of selected leafy vegetables, and the effect of blanching on the possible reduction of heavy metals concentration. The study also compared the levels of metal in selected matured leafy vegetables acro...
Abstract This study assesses the sustainability of locally initiated community gardens as an adaptation strategy against climate change-induced food insecurity in Chikato ward 7 of Shurugwi district. Triangulation approach was employed in this study in which both qualitative and quantitative methods were used to collect data. Qualitative techniques included open-ended questionnaires, interviews, observations, focus group discussions and secondary data. Quantitative techniques comprised of clo...
ABSTRACT Use of sewage sludge and effluent in cultivation of crops and vegetables is a common practice in Zimbabwe. However, high concentrations of heavy metals such as Cadmium (Cd) in sewage sludge and effluent does not only result in environmental contamination, but may lead to elevated heavy metal uptake by crops, which may affect food quality and safety. The current study aimed to investigate if high concentration of Cd in sludge and effluent from Gimboki Sewage Treatment Plant translates...
Farming risk is a security challenge that reduces the actual outcome from farmersexpected outcome. Predominant farming risk is the reason for deviations from plannedproduction in Imo State. Food supply gap becomes reduced if the farming risk associatedwith vegetable production is reduced and the effect on output increased through thisstudy. A total of 152 farmers from 10 communities across three (3) local governmentareas of Orlu agricultural zone were used for data analysis. Data were obtaine...
ABSTRACT The study determined the feasibility of “Black Soldier Fly Larvae” composting and its utilization for vegetable farming in Greater Accra, Ghana. Discounted measures of project worth such as NPV, BCR and IRR were used in viability analysis. The gains obtained from replacing farmer practice with the new compost practice were estimated using the partial budget approach. Through field experimentation, the cost of using BSFL-compost and conventional fertilizer to produce lettuce for...
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 ...
ABSTRACT A study was conducted in Morogoro Municipality, Tanzania to investigate the bacterial load found on African indigenous leafy vegetables, their sources and their sensitivity to commonly used antibiotics. A total of 126 samples of fresh African indigenous leafy vegetables (amaranth, nightshade and sweet potato leaves), water used for irrigation from rivers and shallow wells and manure fertilised soils were collected at farm sites and market outlets for bacteriological analysis. Bacteri...