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Production Efficiency and Market Performance of Smallholder Vegetable Producers in Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia

Abstract: Ethiopia is at low level of production and consumption of vegetables although the country has favorable climate condition for the production of vegetable crops. Lake Tana basin is one of the most potential vegetable production areas in the country. However, vegetable production in this area is carried out at smallholder level whose production practices are subsistence with low production and marketing infrastructure. This study aimed to examine the production efficiency, market per...

Perceived Risks and Impacts of Vegetables Contract Farming on Production Efficiency and Household Income in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

Abstract: Contract farming has become a main pillar of the strategy to promote agricultural development in Ethiopia. Hence, this study aims at analyzing perceived risks, determinants of contract enforcement mechanisms and impacts of vegetables contract farming on production efficiency and income, using data collected from 423 smallholder vegetable producing households from four districts of East Shewa zone, central rift valley of Ethiopia. The study combines both quantitative and qualitative...

Contamination Health Risks Of Parasitic Helminths Associated With Reused Wastewater For Vegetable Irrigation In Mbeya, Tanzania

ABSTRACT Reuse of wastewater for vegetable irrigation is common in developing countries due to its accessibility and being rich in fertilizing elements thus improving crops yield. Regardless of these advantages, the practice plays an important role in transmission of intestinal parasitic helminths to vegetable consumers. This study was conducted to assess farmers’ awareness, perceptions, managerial and consumption practices regarding vegetables irrigated with reused wastewater on health ris...

Knowledge, attitude, practices and factors affecting fruit and vegetable consumption in adolescents (GOKWE SOUTH DISTRICT)

ABSTRACT Fruits and vegetable consumption pattern and its factors among adolescents in Gokwe South District were determined. The study drew participants from 2 schools, one from rural settlements and the other from the urban site. A total of 80 participants took part in the stud.40 participants were randomly selected from each participating school. A food frequent questionnaire, a 24 hour recall and KAP questionnaire were used to collect data from the participants. The study indicated a low f...

Consumption In Urban And Rural Areas Of Enugu State, Nigeria.

PATTERNS AND DETERMINANTS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE ABSTRACT The main objective of this study was to evaluate the patterns and determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption in urban and rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was articulated based on the fact that despite the relatively cheap and abundant sources of micro nutrients found in fruits and vegetables, there abound wide spread cases of micro nutrient deficiencies. The data was collected from primary sources through a set of...

The Chemical Composition And Organoleptic Attributes Of Lesser-Known Vegetables As Consumed In Njikoka Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria.

ABSTRACT This study determined the chemical composition and organoleptic attributes of three selected vegetables consumed in Njikoka local government area, Anambra state, Nigeria. The vegetables used for the study were Ipomea batatas, Portulaca olercea and Corchorus tridens purchased from local market in Enugwu- Ukwu, Njikoka local government area, Anambra State, Nigeria. The vegetables were processed (sun and shade dried). The fresh samples served as the controls. Nine yam dishes based on f...

Assessment Of Consumers’ Knowledge On The Safety Of Vegetables Produced In Morogoro Urban Using Low Quality Water

ABSTRACT This study sought to assess the knowledge of consumers on the safety of vegetables produced in Morogoro Urban using Low Quality Water (LQW). The study determined how the knowledge of consumers influenced the perception and preference of various types of vegetables irrigated with LQW. A cross sectional study design was adopted and the 130 respondents were selected using simple random and purposive sampling techniques. Data collection was done using an interview schedule, focus group d...

Assessment Of Pesticide Exposure Pathways On Humans In Mang'ola Ward, Karatu District-Arusha, Tanzania

ABSTRACT A cross-sectional study was carried out in Mang’ola area in Lake Eyasi basin from October 2012 to February 2013 to assess pesticide exposure pathways to vegetable growers and consumers. A total sample size of 263 respondents was selected for the study. Baseline data for exposure pathway scenario, eating habits and quantities of vegetables consumed were collected using structured questionnaires, In-depth interview, Focus group discussion and observations. Health risk characterizatio...

Effect of Transaction Costs on Smallholder Farmers’ Vegetable Market Participation and Channel Choice in the Central Rift Valley of Ethiopia

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. ...

The Bioactivity Of Commiphora Swynnertonii Resin Extracts Against Helminths Eggs/Larvae From Low Quality Water And Vegetables In Morogoro Municipality

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...

Inclusion Of Small-Scale Producers In Dynamic Local And Regional Markets

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�...

Shallot Value Chain In The Keta Municipality Of Ghana: Assessing The Role Of Small Scale Irrigation Vegetable Farming.

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...

Safety Of Selected Vegetables Grown In Urban Areas; Case Of Heavy Metals In Dar Es Salaam City

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...

Locally Initiated Community Gardens As An Adaptation Strategy To Climate Change-Induced Food Insecurity: Case Of Shurugwi Partners Chikato Gardens, Zimbabwe

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...

Cadmium From Sludge And Effluent From Gimboki Sewage Treatment Plant Accumulates In The Vegetable Telfairia Ocidentalis

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...


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