Optimal land resource allocation for tree crop enterprises among farmers in the eastern region of Ghana: A target MOTAD linear programming analysis

This paper examines the optimal land resource allocation for tree crop enterprises in the Eastern region of Ghana based on data collected from sampled cocoa, oil palm, and rubber farmers.

Effect of good agricultural practices on Irish potato production: Acase study of Jyambere Muhinzi Kinoni Cooperative in Burera District in Rwanda

Potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) is known for its efficiency in converting resources into high-quality food, which can aid in poverty reduction. However, the potato yield in Rwanda has been declining, leading to farmer dissatisfaction with trading terms and a reliance on low prices in the value chain.

Facteurs déterminant l’adoption des stratégies d’adaptation au changement climatique par les agricultrices rurales au Burkina

En se basant sur les pratiques endogènes de restauration de la fertilité des sols les plus connues dans la région du nord du Burkina Faso, cet article analyse l’adoption de stratégies supplémentaires d’adaptation au changement climatique à l’aide de données primaires collectées auprès de 106 agricultrices.

Adoption and yield impacts of improved groundnut varieties in Nigeria: Application of the potential outcomes framework

Using the potential outcomes framework, we estimate the influence of the adoption gap, adoption drivers and impact of adopting improved groundnut varieties (IGVs) on groundnut yield among smallholder farmers in Nigeria.

Effect of collective marketing on mango income among smallholder farmers in Mwala sub-county, Machakos County,Kenya

This study examined the effect of collective marketing on mango income for 226 smallholder farmers in Mwala sub-county. The study employed an endogenous switching regression model to account for selection bias from observed and unobserved farmer attributes.

How does climate-smart aquaculture affect fish productivity among smallholder farmers in Kakamega County, Kenya? A multinomial endogenous switching regression

Climate change and its pronounced effects have greatly disfranchised the livelihoods of aquafarmers. To leverage these negative effects of climate change, climate-smart aquaculture (CSA) practices have been developed for adoption by farmers. However, it is not known whether these practices have made any meaningful contribution to farmers in terms of their livelihoods and resilience to the vagaries of climatic change.