International Journal of Agricultural Economics

Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024

  • Research Article

    An Assessment of the Factors Influencing Farmers’ Access to Fertilizer Markets in Some Selected Local Government Areas in Kaduna State, Nigeria

    Mohammed Maina*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 41-45
    Received: 18 January 2024
    Accepted: 14 February 2024
    Published: 7 March 2024
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    Abstract: The study assessed the factors influencing farmers access to fertilizer markets in selected local government areas in Kaduna State. A multinomial regression analysis was used to assess whether the factors have significant effect on the odds of observing certain market categories. The model was assessed based on an alpha value of 0.05 and the result... Show More
  • Research Article

    Agriculture and Climate Change: A Socio-Economic Dynamics of Climate-Smart Practices in Oubritenga Province, Burkina Faso

    Constantin Gueswindé Compaoré*, Evéline Marie Fulbert Windinmi Compaoré, Mathieu Ouédraogo, Boundia Alexandre Thiombiano, Patrice Toé

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 46-58
    Received: 29 January 2024
    Accepted: 23 February 2024
    Published: 7 March 2024
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    Abstract: The issue of farmers' resilience to climate and natural resource degradation remains a major concern in Sahelian countries, including Burkina Faso. The aim of this study is to analyze the dynamics of farming practices in the province of Oubritenga in Burkina Faso, highlighting similarities and differences in climate-smart practices. To do this, a m... Show More
  • Research Article

    The Socio-Economic Impact of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) on Livestock Farming in Sierra Leone, an Empirical Evidence from Six (6) Districts

    Maurice Baimba Kargbo*, Sheka Ramadan Bangura

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 59-75
    Received: 11 January 2024
    Accepted: 26 January 2024
    Published: 13 March 2024
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    Abstract: As a highly infectious disease, Foot and Mouth disease (FMD) has been eradicated by many wealthy nations but remains endemic in most of the world especially countries in Sub-Saharan Africa1. When FMD outbreaks occur in disease free countries and zones that produce livestock for export, the economic impact is clear to see; however, the impact of the... Show More
  • Research Article

    Adoption Analysis of BADC Produced Boro Rice Seed and Its Impact on Farm Household Food Security in Bangladesh

    Md. Shahin Mia*, Md. Taj Uddin, Humayun Kabir, Md. Abdul Monayem Miah, Md. Abdus Salam

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 76-88
    Received: 12 February 2024
    Accepted: 6 March 2024
    Published: 20 March 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijae.20240902.14
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    Abstract: The purpose of this study is to look into the factors that influence adoption of BADC produce Boro rice seed and its impact on farm household food security in Bangladesh. The endogenous switching regression model (ESRM) and the propensity score matching (PSM) method were employed to identify the factors that influence adoption of BADC Boro rice see... Show More
  • Research Article

    Determinants of Khat Farmers' Willingness to Pay for Agricultural Insurance

    David Muraya, Samwel Chege*, Shelmith Munyiri

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 89-96
    Received: 16 February 2024
    Accepted: 22 March 2024
    Published: 2 April 2024
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    Abstract: Khat farming is an important source of revenue and a possible source of potential investment in Kenya. Despite the benefits, various production and marketing risks, which negatively influence productivity, profitability, economic growth and farmers' livelihood, remains a challenge. Insurance for agricultural enterprises has the ability to open up a... Show More
  • Research Article

    In-Depth Assessment of Key Factors Affecting Coffee Production in Tanzania

    Raphael Mbunduki*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 97-109
    Received: 28 February 2024
    Accepted: 18 March 2024
    Published: 2 April 2024
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    Abstract: Coffee has been among the traditional cash crops and one of the main contributors to foreign earnings in Tanzania. Consequently, earnings from its exports have remained low due to various production challenges which in turn affects export growth. These challenges have never been properly and intensively recognized for better decision-making. Theref... Show More
  • Research Article

    Impact of Improved Rice Variety Adoption on Smallholder Farmers Rice Productivity and Gross Farm Income Enhancement in North Western Ethiopia

    Welay Tesfay*, Belete Woundiferaw

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 110-119
    Received: 10 February 2024
    Accepted: 12 March 2024
    Published: 17 April 2024
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    Abstract: The research was assessed status of adopting improved rice technology as well as evaluate its impact on rice productivity and gross farm income in Ethiopia. The research showed the importance of adopting improved rice technologies using impact evaluating techniques such as propensity scoring matching (PSM). The research was used descriptive and eco... Show More
  • Research Article

    Effects of Exchange Rate Variability on Coffee Export Growth in Tanzania

    Raphael Mbunduki*

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 2, April 2024
    Pages: 120-133
    Received: 19 March 2024
    Accepted: 3 April 2024
    Published: 29 April 2024
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    Abstract: Exchange rate movement is perceived as a very important factor in influencing the performance of the agriculture sector. When the currency of the exporting country depreciates against the trading partners’ currencies tends to stimulate demand and improve export earnings. An increase in value of the currency against the other trading partners’ curre... Show More