Commercialization of Cattle in the Urban Markets of Yaoundé, Center Region of Cameroon: Policy Implication for an Informal Activity
Fon Dorothy Engwali,
Abdoulay Mfewou,
Hamza Moluh Njoya
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018
Pages:
37-44
Received:
19 March 2018
Accepted:
2 May 2018
Published:
22 May 2018
Abstract: This article analyzes the functioning of the Yaoundé market through an analysis of the role of the public authorities in the functioning of the Yaoundé market, the types of economic actors involved in the commercial exchanges, the sources and the supply routes of the different marketed cattle breeds, The financial analysis of the actors involved and constraints to the development of this market through a survey of the various actors was carried out. Data was collected using a questionnaire administered to 121 respondents who were selected by the multi-stage random sampling technique. The analysis of the collected data revealed that the lifting of the health barrier established between the Far North and the Great South of Cameroon against the diseases of plague, trypanosomiasis and foot-and-mouth disease plays an essential role in the development of the Yaoundé markets. Lately, it has assumed a regional economic importance since it hosts not only the animals of North Cameroon but also those of the Central African Republic. Not according to their race or their geographical origin, the commercial value of the animals is appreciated according to their life weight, or their morphology. The financial analysis of the actors shows that this activity is profitable. However, the gross margin generated by the big butchers (52,700 CFA francs / beef) and the small butchers (43,500 CFA / leg of 64 kg) were the most interesting. Although the market has become a supply hub for some major cities of Cameroon (Douala) and the Central African Sub Region (Libreville and Malabo), it suffers from infrastructural difficulties and a lack of transfer of competence through decentralization.
Abstract: This article analyzes the functioning of the Yaoundé market through an analysis of the role of the public authorities in the functioning of the Yaoundé market, the types of economic actors involved in the commercial exchanges, the sources and the supply routes of the different marketed cattle breeds, The financial analysis of the actors involved an...
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Economic Evaluation of Asella Model-III Multi-crop Thresher
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018
Pages:
45-52
Received:
5 April 2018
Accepted:
18 April 2018
Published:
22 May 2018
Abstract: Wheat is one of the most popular crops in Arsi zone produced covering major farmlands specially on mid-highlands and parts of highland areas. Its production system is more advanced and supported by both biological and mechanical technologies relative to other crops in this area. But the mechanization of wheat is threatened by topographical inaccessibility in most highland areas of the zone. To solve this problem Asella Agricultural Engineering research center developed and tested its third version multi-crop thresher. Before the wider multiplication and dissemination of the technology, technical, economical and social acceptance and feasibility of the machine has to be studied. Therefore, this research activity was initiatedwith the objectives of evaluating financial, economicaland social feasibility of the machine vis-à-vis traditional and combines harvesting methods in Arsi zone under farmers’ conditions. Accordingly, the newly developed Asella model-III thresher was found to be economical compared to traditional animal trampling method.
Abstract: Wheat is one of the most popular crops in Arsi zone produced covering major farmlands specially on mid-highlands and parts of highland areas. Its production system is more advanced and supported by both biological and mechanical technologies relative to other crops in this area. But the mechanization of wheat is threatened by topographical inaccess...
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Quantitative Assessment of Yam Based Farmers’ Perception on Climate Change in Edo State, Nigeria
Jerumeh Elijah Gift,
Okoruwa Victor Olusegun,
Sowunmi Fatai Abiola,
Idiaye Chuks Onyeka
Issue:
Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018
Pages:
53-64
Received:
7 March 2018
Accepted:
26 March 2018
Published:
25 June 2018
Abstract: Using data collected from 250 yam based farming households in the Edo state, Nigeria, the study demonstrated the quantitative assessment of yam based farmers’ perception on climate change. Farmers' perceptions on three important climatic variables in agricultural production (temperature, rainfall and wind intensity) were quantified using a quasi-arbitrary ordinal weighting system. The results revealed first demand indices for temperature, rainfall and wind intensity as 0.87, 0.38 and 0.84 respectively while the first supply indices for temperature, rainfall and wind intensity were 0.27, 0.22 and 0.14 respectively. The study indicated significant increase and decrease in temperature and rainfall respectively. The study also affirmed that climate change contributed significantly to reduction in yam production in the study area. The study recommends the need for programmes geared towards providing farmers with effective adaptation strategies which would help provide a buffer against adverse climatic conditions.
Abstract: Using data collected from 250 yam based farming households in the Edo state, Nigeria, the study demonstrated the quantitative assessment of yam based farmers’ perception on climate change. Farmers' perceptions on three important climatic variables in agricultural production (temperature, rainfall and wind intensity) were quantified using a quasi-ar...
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