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Land Management Practices and Technical Efficiency of Food Crop Farmers in North Central Nigeria: A Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Approach

W. L. Agboola · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The study examines the effect of Land Management practices on technical efficiency of food crop farmers in North Central Nigeria. Data for the study were collected with the aid of well-structured questionnaire from 345 food crop farmers, while data analyses were carried out using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/23791

Estimation of Price Transmission of Food Grains along the Food Grains Supply Chain: A Comparative Approach between Prior and Post Trade Liberalization Era in Tanzanian Context

Joel Chongela, Vasudev Nandala & Suhasini Korabandi · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Aims: The empirical paper was undertaken to estimate price transmission of food grains along the food supply chain prior and post trade liberalization era. Study Design: The paper adopted an observational research design based on time series data set. Place and Duration of Study:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/19347

Analysis of the Constraints to the Adoption of Improved Fish Farming Technologies by Farmers in Yola North and South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria

I. S. Usman, A. A. Girei & B. I. Tari · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The study analyzed the constraints to adoption of improved fish farming technologies by fish farmers in Yola North and South Local Government Areas of Adamawa State, Nigeria. Primary data which were obtained through the use of questionnaires and personal interview administered to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/20729

Validating Farmers' Adoption for Salt-tolerated Crop Seeds in Jordan

Mohunnad Massimi, Moh`d Al-Rifaee, Jamal Alrusheidat, A. Al-Dakheel, Botrous Al-Qawaleet & Shahir Haddad · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The information on farmers’ adoption of local seed systems is based on field visits undertaken in the Zarqa and Mafraq Regions in Jordan. Farmers’ adoption depends upon social relation, locally developed seed exchange methods and private companies which are presented as leverage...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/24291

Backyard Chicken Production Skills of Rural Women in Yucatán, México

Ola M. S. Elkashef, L. Sarmiento-Franco & J. F. J. Torres-Acosta · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Aims: The study was conducted to identify the skills level of backyard chicken production practices used by rural women in Yucatan, Mexico. Study Design: A questionnaire was used to collect data from the chicken owners, the dependent variable in this study was the skills level of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/24330

Implications of Irrigation Water Crisis on Socio-economic Condition of Farmers in Faisalabad District, Punjab, Pakistan

Sajid Fiaz, Noor Mobeen, Mehmood Ali Noor, Muhammad Muddassir & Muhammad Mubushar · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Agriculture is an integral component of Pakistan economy as sixty five percent of the population resides in rural areas and their livelihood primarily depend on agriculture. Pakistan has the world largest contiguous irrigation system. Unfortunately, the farming community is facin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22883

Impact of Climate Change on Soybean Production in Lapai Local Government Area of Niger State

F. D. Ibrahim, P. A. Ibrahim, A. I. Odine, A. J. Jirgi, R. K. Usman, A. Ogaji & A. U. Gbanguba · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The study employed a Ricardian Model to measure the impact of climate change on soybean production in Lapai local government area of Niger state. The study utilized time series data on climatic variables for the period 1980-2012 and primary data on socioeconomic background, produ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/21886

Socio-economic Determinants of Adoption of Recommended Agrochemical Practices among Crop Farmers in Kaduna and Ondo States, Nigeria

F. O. Issa, T. K. Atala, J. G. Akpoko & S. A. Sanni · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

This study analyzed the socio-economic determinants of adoption of recommended agrochemical practices of agrochemicals (RAPs) among crop farmers in Kaduna and Ondo States of Nigeria. A total of 260 crop farmers who have sustained the use of agrochemicals for at least five years w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22423

Institutional Support for Youth Agribusiness Cooperative Development and Management in Nigeria: The Oyo State Example

F. O. Issa & J. H. Kagbu · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

This study evaluates the institutional support for youth agribusiness cooperative development and management in Oyo State, Nigeria. Specifically, this study described the socio-economic characteristics of the youth, measures their perception towards agribusiness, and identified t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22323

Technical Efficiency of Rain-fed Lowland Rice Production in Niger State, Nigeria

G. Binuyo, S. Abdulrahman, O. Yusuf & A. J. Timothy · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Aims: Aims of the study were to determine the technical efficiency of rain-fed lowland rice producers and factors influencing technical efficiency of rain-fed lowland rice producers in Niger State. Study Design: Primary data were collected from rain-fed lowland rice producers thr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22504

Comparative Analysis of Profitability of Rice Production among Men and Women Farmers in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

C. Y. Okam, O. Yusuf, S. Abdulrahman & A. D. Suleiman · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Aims: Aims of the study were to estimate comparative analysis of profitability of rice production and its determinant in Ebonyi State. Study Design: Primary data was used for this study. These were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire. Information on both irrigated...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/18391

The Economics of Taming Teesta River: Limits the Choice of Agricultural Crop Diversification

Estiaque Bari & A. K. Enamul Haque · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

Taming river flow to facilitate irrigation support for agriculture begets a group of beneficiaries and a group of sufferers. While implementations of such large scale projects are taking place by taming the natural resource hydrology, the economics of net welfare gain must be met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22827

Determinants of Adoption of Recommended Cassava Production Practices on Yield and Income among Farmers in Bwari and Kuje Area Council, Abuja, Nigeria

B. D. Adamu, B. E. Sambo, T. M. Barnabas & B. O. Ajibola · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

The study was aimed at examining and determining the effects of adoption of the recommended cassava production practices (RCPPs) on the yield and income benefit among farmers; as well as the constraints faced by farmers in adoption of the recommended practices. The study used a m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22088

An Analysis of Potato Value Chain in Bogra District of Bangladesh

T. Akter, M. M. Rahman & M. S. Miah · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

This study was an attempt to assess the existing potato value chain and seasonal price variation based on of primary and secondary data. Primary data were collected from the potato growers of Kahaloo upazila under Bogra district and potato retailers were selected from Bogra Sadar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/23507

Determinants of Productivity among Farmers in Ondo State of Nigeria

W. O. Fawole & M. A. Y. Rahji · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

This study examined the determinants of cocoa productivity in Ondo State of Nigeria. Primary data were used and collected by using semi-structured questionnaires administered to 140 respondents who were farmers from three selected local government areas which constituted the samp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/23167