International Journal of Agricultural Economics

Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2020

  • Analysis of Wheat Yield Gap and Variability in Ethiopia

    Fisseha Zegeye, Bamlaku Alamirew, Degefa Tolossa

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 89-98
    Received: 5 February 2020
    Accepted: 9 March 2020
    Published: 29 June 2020
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    Abstract: Wheat is among important cereal crops to ensuring food and nutrition security in developing countries like Ethiopia. The demand for wheat is projected as significantly increases mainly due to a rapidly population growth in the countries. Globally, wheat yield must grow at least by 1.6%. Whereas, in Ethiopia, the yield must grow from the current lev... Show More
  • Profit Analysis of Virus Free Sweet Potato and Vine Multiplication by Smallholder Farmers in Selected Regions of Tanzania

    Castory Kibiki, Khamadin Daud Mutabazi, Fred Tairo

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 99-105
    Received: 2 June 2020
    Accepted: 23 June 2020
    Published: 13 July 2020
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    Abstract: Sweet potato production using certified virus free vines and virus free vine multiplication promote high yields which are significant for enhancing food security and income generation among small holder farmers. This study examines the cost and benefit of sweet potato tuber production using certified virus free vines and virus free vine multiplicat... Show More
  • Effect of Anchor Borrowers Programme (ABP) on Technical Efficiency of Beneficiary Rice Farmers in Kebbi State, Nigeria

    Gona Ayuba, Mahmud Abba, Maikasuwa Mohammed Abubakar

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 106-113
    Received: 4 May 2020
    Accepted: 11 June 2020
    Published: 17 July 2020
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    Abstract: The study examined the effect of Anchor Borrowers Programme on technical efficiency of beneficiary rice farmers in Kebbi State, Nigeria. A Multi stage sampling technique was used to select 500 beneficiary and non-beneficiary rice farmers each giving a sample size of 1000 rice farmers for the study. Data collected were analyzed using stochastic fron... Show More
  • Determinants of Adoption of Improved Teff Varieties by Smallholder Farmers: The Case of Kobo District, North Wollo Zone, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

    Susie Teshome, Bosena Tegegne

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 114-122
    Received: 29 May 2020
    Accepted: 15 June 2020
    Published: 28 July 2020
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    Abstract: Adoption and wider diffusion of improved teff varieties is playing vital role in reversing the present situation of food insecurity in many parts of Ethiopia. However, the uses of improved teff varieties are constrained by various factors. Hence, in this study, an attempt was made to examine factors affecting adoption and intensity of use of improv... Show More
  • Review on Determinants of Economic Efficiency of Smallholder Maize Production in Ethiopia

    Mideksa Dabessa Iticha

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 123-132
    Received: 26 June 2020
    Accepted: 28 July 2020
    Published: 10 August 2020
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    Abstract: Maize is Ethiopia‘s staple crop and is widely grown by smallholder farmers in most part. However, the productivity of this crop is remaining low relative to the potential available in the country. These have aggravated the food insecurity situation by widening the gap between demand for and supply of food. In Ethiopia, information on the determinan... Show More
  • Review on Production and Marketing of Wheat in Ethiopia

    Chernet Worku, Mamaru Abebe

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 133-141
    Received: 22 March 2020
    Accepted: 30 April 2020
    Published: 13 August 2020
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    Abstract: Among the most important crops grown in Ethiopia wheat is one, both as a source of food and income generating venture for farmers in the country. Wheat and wheat products represent 14% of the total caloric intake in Ethiopia. Wheat is a cereal crop, which is produced in most parts of Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the second next to Egypt in Africa in wheat... Show More
  • Assessing the Effect of Agriculture Sub-sectors on the Gambia’s Economic Growth Using Time Series Econometric Models

    Fatou Jobarteh, Majige Selemani

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2020
    Pages: 142-149
    Received: 1 July 2020
    Accepted: 21 July 2020
    Published: 19 August 2020
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    Abstract: The study aimed to assess the contribution of agriculture sub-sectors on the economic growth of The Gambia. The study used time series data obtained from The Gambia Bureau of Statistics for the period from 2004 to 2016. Variables included: Economic growth, Crops, Livestock, Fisheries and Forestry. Denton’s method of disaggregation was used to conve... Show More