Pub Date : 2023-03-17DOI: 10.55493/5005.v13i1.4754
B. E. Ndem, Mboto Helen Walter, O. O. Ovat, J. Henry, Lebo Monica Peter
One of the challenges facing agricultural sector development in Nigeria is inadequate financing by the government and financial institutions. This poor agricultural funding has an impact on economic activities. Thus, this study investigated the connection between agricultural funding and economic performance in Cross Rivers State's Obudu Local Government Area (LGA). The survey study methodology was employed, and a questionnaire was used as its primary data source, combined with a stratified sample technique. The targeted population was restricted to farmers and agriculturalists in the study area. Descriptive statistics, such as frequency and percentages tables, were calculated, and the data gathered from the questionnaire were compiled, computed, and analysed. The results of hypothesis testing showed a relationship between agricultural finance and economic performance, as well as a connection between agricultural credit schemes and agricultural sector expansion, using analysis of variance (ANOVA) as the statistical technique. They also showed that credit programmes for agricultural finance encourage the expansion of the agricultural sector, which improves economic performance, as manifested in economic growth and development. The study recommends, firstly, that the government release grants to farmers at regular intervals to support their activities. Secondly, it is necessary to raise the level and size of agricultural loans through the reduction of interest rates to allow for more economic development in the country. The government should implement an effective and efficient supervisory framework to monitor interest rate regulation within the agricultural loan policy.
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Pub Date : 2023-01-31DOI: 10.55493/5005.v13i1.4716
Achoja Roland Onomu
All foods have local origins, but their commercialization and global acceptance remain challenging. Agricultural commercialization involves producing agricultural products for financial gain and market purposes beyond family consumption. Indigenous foods have vast societal benefits, including cultural, employment, medicinal, food security-related, nutritional, and financial. However, indigenous food consumption and demand are constantly declining because exotic foods are replacing them, despite recent campaigns for their increased commercialization. The study investigates the challenges associated with indigenous food commercialization, possible pathways to commercialization, and the role of the government in commercializing indigenous food. It offers a hypothesized structure and essential blueprint for sustainable indigenous food (crop) commercialization. The methodology involved a review of the literature using various search engines, scholarly sites, and print books, combining quantitative and qualitative research. Scaling indigenous food for sustainable commercialization beyond dependency on the wild product takes specific steps, including domestication, certification, and effective government-private collaboration. Policies to improve the sustainability of indigenous food are urgently required to save them from extinction and meet future demand. Many indigenous foods are hindered by low-status perception, poor value addition, inadequate knowledge of their potential, lack of market penetration, and global acceptability challenges. Indigenous food commercialization lacks a holistic and systematic approach involving careful planning, procedural steps, and an aggressive market-spreading mechanism for global adoption. An excellent strategic relationship between government and stakeholders is a prerequisite for indigenous food commercialization, but the onus is on the government to commit to indigenous food commercialization programs.
{"title":"Pitfalls and potential pathways to commercialization of indigenous food crops, fruits, and vegetables in Africa","authors":"Achoja Roland Onomu","doi":"10.55493/5005.v13i1.4716","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.55493/5005.v13i1.4716","url":null,"abstract":"All foods have local origins, but their commercialization and global acceptance remain challenging. Agricultural commercialization involves producing agricultural products for financial gain and market purposes beyond family consumption. Indigenous foods have vast societal benefits, including cultural, employment, medicinal, food security-related, nutritional, and financial. However, indigenous food consumption and demand are constantly declining because exotic foods are replacing them, despite recent campaigns for their increased commercialization. The study investigates the challenges associated with indigenous food commercialization, possible pathways to commercialization, and the role of the government in commercializing indigenous food. It offers a hypothesized structure and essential blueprint for sustainable indigenous food (crop) commercialization. The methodology involved a review of the literature using various search engines, scholarly sites, and print books, combining quantitative and qualitative research. Scaling indigenous food for sustainable commercialization beyond dependency on the wild product takes specific steps, including domestication, certification, and effective government-private collaboration. Policies to improve the sustainability of indigenous food are urgently required to save them from extinction and meet future demand. Many indigenous foods are hindered by low-status perception, poor value addition, inadequate knowledge of their potential, lack of market penetration, and global acceptability challenges. Indigenous food commercialization lacks a holistic and systematic approach involving careful planning, procedural steps, and an aggressive market-spreading mechanism for global adoption. An excellent strategic relationship between government and stakeholders is a prerequisite for indigenous food commercialization, but the onus is on the government to commit to indigenous food commercialization programs.","PeriodicalId":36876,"journal":{"name":"Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development","volume":"54 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76168167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2023-01-27DOI: 10.55493/5005.v13i1.4711
Dewi Ning Rahayu, S. H. Purnomo, J. Sutrisno
An integrated agricultural system between paddy and beef cattle can provide more benefits for farmers while maintaining environmental sustainability. This research aims to determine the influence of farmers’ business behavior on achieving success with an integrated farming system between rice and beef cattle in Indonesia. This research was conducted through the purposive sampling of 183 respondents who were rice farmers and beef cattle breeders in Karanganyar Regency. A sample of farmers was selected that had implemented an integrated farming system between paddy and cattle for at least one year. The variables used in this study included individual factors, environmental factors, business behavior, and business performance. The data were analyzed through Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) using AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structure) software. The results showed that farmers’ business behavior could influence farmers’ business performance in achieving success with an integrated farming system between paddy and beef cattle. This study showed that individual factors, environmental factors, and business behavior can increase a farmer’s business performance.
水稻和肉牛之间的综合农业系统可以为农民提供更多的利益，同时保持环境的可持续性。本研究旨在确定印度尼西亚农民的商业行为对水稻和肉牛之间的综合农业系统取得成功的影响。这项研究是通过有目的的抽样进行的，调查对象是卡兰干雅县的183名稻农和肉牛饲养者。选取的农民样本在稻田和牛之间实施了至少一年的综合耕作系统。本研究使用的变量包括个人因素、环境因素、企业行为和企业绩效。利用AMOS (Analysis of Moment Structure)软件对数据进行结构方程建模(SEM)分析。结果表明，在水田肉牛一体化养殖模式下，农户的经营行为会影响农户的经营绩效。本研究表明，个体因素、环境因素和企业行为可以提高农民的经营绩效。
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Pub Date : 2023-01-26DOI: 10.55493/5005.v13i1.4709
Quan Duc Do, The Kien Nguyen, Tung Thanh Tran, Thanh Bao Truong, Nga Thi Do, Lam Khanh Hoang
Mobile phone usage has come to play a vital role in the enhancement of farmers’ agriculture business. Currently, the adoption of mobile phone technology is considered an important factor in enhancing farmers' access to knowledge of the agricultural market situation. This paper studies the determinants of smartphone adoption in agricultural production and examines the roles smartphone use plays in promoting agricultural firms’ performance. We collected research data from 389 agricultural households in Hoa Binh Province, Vietnam. We considered the impacts of both farmer and farm characteristics on the adoption of smartphones in agriculture. The farmers’ characteristics we examined included the influences of age, education, and gender. For the farm characteristics, we considered the impacts of farm size, farm diversification, and farm location. Using the PLS-SEM method, the results showed that gender had no impact on household smartphone adoption in agricultural production, while education, farm size, farm diversification, and farm location each had a positive effect on smartphone adoption. Farmer age and farm location both impeded smartphone adoption. In addition, as per our expectation, the use of smartphones in agricultural production helped increase the farm’s financial performance. Based on these findings, we offer suggestions to policymakers and researchers in the field of agriculture technologies.
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Pub Date : 2023-01-23DOI: 10.55493/5005.v13i1.4707
N. Ar, Rosihan Asmara, F. Fahriyah
Indonesia's population and income growth have led to a higher demand for raw sugar and its derivative products; for this reason, sugarcane production must be improved, especially in central production areas. However, efforts are constrained by the disparity in resource endowment and technology. This study aimed to analyse technical, technological, and managerial gaps in sugarcane farming in different areas of East Java. The study used primary data collected through a survey during the 2019/2020 sugarcane planting season in Malang, Kediri, and Mojokerto Regencies. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data on inputs and outputs. A meta-frontier data envelopment analysis (meta-DEA) approach was used to measure the technical efficiency of sugarcane farming in each research area. The decomposition using meta-DEA showed that, on average, the meta-technical inefficiency of sugarcane farmers was caused mainly by managerial gaps, as the average managerial gap inefficiency (MGI) was more significant than the technological gap inefficiency (TGI). Malang regency showed the largest TGI and MGI, indicating that sugarcane farmers in Malang regency have lower managerial skills for decision-making and a lower level of production technology compared to the other two regions. Based on the findings of this study, the government should improve technological innovation to mitigate the technology gap that was found in our research location.
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Pub Date : 2022-12-06DOI: 10.55493/5005.v12i4.4689
U. Made, Idham, Amirudin
This research aims to determine the appropriate concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (NPK) in liquid organic fertilizer (LOF) and to determine the appropriate dose of NPK and LOF concentrations for the growth and yield of rice plants. The research was conducted in Mertajati Village, Sausu Subdistrict, Parigi Moutong Regency, Indonesia, from August to December 2019. The study used a two-factor randomized block design (RBD). The first factor is the dose of NPK, which consists of three levels, i.e., NPK 200 kg/ha-1, NPK 400 kg/ha-1, and NPK 600 kg/ha-1. The second factor is the concentration of LOF, which also consists of three concentration levels, i.e., without LOF, 2.5% LOF, and 5.0% LOF. The results revealed that the effects of LOF addition were the same for each dose of NPK and increasing the dose of NPK required an increase in the concentration of LOF. A dose of 400 kg ha-1 NPK fertilizer resulted in better growth and a higher yield, indicated by taller plants, higher panicles (19.53 panicles), and higher dry grain production (7.69 ton/ha-1). The application of 2.5% liquid organic fertilizer resulted in better growth and a higher yield, indicated by taller plants, a higher number of tillers, faster flowering, more panicles per clump (19.72 panicles/clump-1), a higher number of grains per panicle, a higher pithy grain weight (30.26 grams/1000 grains), and higher yields (7.79 tons/ha-1).
本研究旨在确定液体有机肥(LOF)中氮、磷、钾(NPK)的适宜浓度，并确定NPK和NPK浓度对水稻生长和产量的适宜剂量。该研究于2019年8月至12月在印度尼西亚Parigi木通县Sausu街道Mertajati村进行。本研究采用双因素随机区组设计(RBD)。第一个因素是氮磷钾用量，氮磷钾用量分为200 kg/ha-1、400 kg/ha-1和600 kg/ha-1三个水平。第二个因素是LOF的浓度，也包括三个浓度水平，即无LOF、2.5% LOF和5.0% LOF。结果表明，LOF对不同剂量氮磷钾的影响相同，且随着氮磷钾剂量的增加，LOF的浓度也相应增加。施用400 kg /ha-1氮磷钾后，水稻生长发育较好，产量较高，植株较高，穗数较高(19.53穗)，干粒产量较高(7.69吨/ha-1)。施用2.5%液体有机肥后，植株长势较好，产量较高，分蘖数多，开花速度快，每穗穗数多(19.72穗/ cluster -1)，每穗粒数多，精密度高(30.26 g /1000粒)，产量高(7.79吨/ha-1)。
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Pub Date : 2022-11-29DOI: 10.55493/5005.v12i4.4676
Ousman Sarlia Dorley, J. Ochuodho, E. Auma, J. O. Were, J. Mutio
The inadequacy of information on rice farmers' situations, particularly their access to propagation materials and grain storage and the impact thereof on Liberia's food security scenario, curtails the development of strategies and interventions meant to optimize rice production. This study investigated the rice seed systems, storage methods of the harvested rice grains, and degree of fungal contamination of stored rice seeds in the major rice-producing counties of Liberia: Lofa, Bong, Montserrado, and Nimba. A mixed data collection method, comprising interviews and focus group discussions (FGDs) was adopted. Five hundred (500) farmers were purposefully selected for one-on-one interviews, and 12 FGDs were held (three in each county). The results indicated that 94.7% of farmers source seeds through informal channels. Grain for use as seed in the subsequent farming season is mainly stored in kitchen attics, a practice reported by 83.8% of the farmers, while 7.8%, 3.8%, and 4.6% of farmers stored seeds in plastic containers, nylon sacks, and jute bags, respectively. Land size was identified as the primary factor determining rice yield across the studied counties, R2 = 0.944, p = 0.001. Farmers in high-rainfall regions had a high likelihood of experiencing fungal infections on their stored grains; however, only 19.6% of farmers were aware of the health implications of consuming affected grains. Therefore, policies and support frameworks should be directed towards actualizing modern seed channels and extension services and creating awareness of the different nodes of the rice value chain.
关于稻农的情况，特别是他们获得繁殖材料和粮食储存的情况及其对利比里亚粮食安全情况的影响的资料不足，妨碍了旨在优化水稻生产的战略和干预措施的制定。本研究调查了利比里亚主要产稻县(Lofa、Bong、Montserrado和Nimba)的水稻种子系统、收获稻谷的储存方法和储存稻种的真菌污染程度。采用访谈和焦点小组讨论(fgd)的混合数据收集方法。有目的地选择500名农民进行一对一访谈，并举行了12次fgd(每个县3次)。结果表明，94.7%的农民通过非正规渠道获取种子。83.8%的农户将粮食储存在厨房阁楼中，7.8%、3.8%和4.6%的农户将种子储存在塑料容器、尼龙袋和黄麻袋中。土地面积是影响县域水稻产量的主要因素，R2 = 0.944, p = 0.001。高降雨量地区的农民储存的谷物很有可能受到真菌感染;然而，只有19.6%的农民意识到食用受影响谷物对健康的影响。因此，政策和支持框架应着眼于实现现代种子渠道和推广服务，并提高对水稻价值链不同节点的认识。
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Pub Date : 2022-11-29DOI: 10.55493/5005.v12i4.4675
W. Ndlovu, M. Mwale, J. Zuwarimwe
Integrating and facilitating effective participation of the Traditional Leadership Institution (TLI) in rural development remains a challenge to date. It remains unclear what the agriculture sector-specific institutional roles are and how they impact the success and sustainability of agriculture. Furthermore, the barriers to institutional effectiveness remain unknown. A structural equation model was used to evaluate the moderating effect of barriers to institutional effectiveness on the relationship between TLI roles and agriculture success and sustainability. ATLAS.ti version 8 and Statistical Package for Social Sciences Amos version 26 were used for the analysis. In the first part of the study, participants’ views on the three variables were explored through focus groups and interviews (N = 103). Next, construct measures for each scenario were modeled in a self-administered survey questionnaire (N = 211). Farmers, traditional leaders, and key informants in the Vhembe and Mopani districts of Limpopo province, South Africa, provided data for the study. It emerged that of the five identified TLI roles, four had a significant impact on the success and sustainability of agriculture projects. Promoting social capital (networks, partnerships, and collaborations) among farmers and development actors had the greatest effect. The barriers to institutional effectiveness were significant and moderated how the TLI influenced rural agriculture success. Resultantly, the impact of institutional contributions on agriculture remained negative despite improved participation by the TLI. Minimizing the effects of the identified barriers while enhancing the institutional capacity to promote the success and sustainability of rural agriculture is recommended.
整合和促进传统领导机构有效参与农村发展至今仍然是一项挑战。目前尚不清楚具体农业部门的机构作用是什么，以及它们如何影响农业的成功和可持续性。此外，阻碍体制效能的障碍仍然未知。采用结构方程模型评估了制度有效性障碍对TLI角色与农业成功和可持续性关系的调节作用。阿特拉斯。使用ti version 8和Statistical Package for Social Sciences Amos version 26进行分析。在研究的第一部分中，通过焦点小组和访谈(N = 103)来探讨参与者对这三个变量的看法。接下来，在自我管理的调查问卷(N = 211)中对每个场景的构建措施进行建模。南非林波波省Vhembe和Mopani地区的农民、传统领袖和关键线人为这项研究提供了数据。结果表明，在确定的五个TLI角色中，有四个对农业项目的成功和可持续性有重大影响。促进农民和发展行动者之间的社会资本(网络、伙伴关系和合作)的效果最大。制度有效性的障碍是显著的，并且调节了TLI对农村农业成功的影响。结果，尽管TLI的参与有所改善，但机构贡献对农业的影响仍然是消极的。建议尽量减少已查明的障碍的影响，同时加强促进农村农业成功和可持续性的体制能力。
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Pub Date : 2022-11-24DOI: 10.55493/5005.v12i4.4671
Charles R Velasco, Maria Cristina B. Cañada
Moringa oleifera, commonly known as “malunggay” or “marunggay” in the Philippines, is a native tree considered a miracle plant due to its multipurpose uses, especially in traditional medicine. However, despite its proven uses and adaptability to different climates, the species is still underutilized. This paper aims to provide evidence regarding the dominant perceptions of and willingness to cultivate moringa, especially among those working in the agriculture sector. This study employed a descriptive research design. Data were gathered from farmers in Dipaculao, Aurora, using a self-made questionnaire and were processed and analyzed using Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 23. The results showed that the majority of the farmers had positive perceptions of moringa and a willingness to cultivate it. Moreover, the farmers’ age, sex, farm size, years engaged in farming, and number of household members did not affect their willingness to cultivate moringa. Furthermore, farmers highlighted factors that might affect their decision to cultivate moringa, including the knowledge and skills for moringa cultivation and management, necessary capital for planting materials, and equipment and facilities for cultivation and processing. Therefore, this study recommends that the concerned agencies provide the farmers with training and seminars, financial loans, machinery/tools, and farm inputs.
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Pub Date : 2022-11-11DOI: 10.55493/5005.v12i4.4652
Komang Krisna Heryanda, M. S. Utama, N. N. Yuliarmi, Ida Bagus Putu Purbadhamaja
High production costs, a lack of institutional roles for farmers, a lack of farmer competence, and limited use of agricultural support technologies, such as information technology (IT), all contribute to low garlic production. The high level of garlic imports into Indonesia makes it difficult for farmers to sell their produce because their prices are higher than that of imported garlic. This impacts the money farmers can earn from growing garlic. This study investigated the roles of the government, farmer institutions, and farmer competencies in garlic farmers' ability to adopt IT, their farming performance, and overall welfare in Buleleng Regency. The study's research design was quantitative and employed structural equation modeling (SEM). It included 196 garlic farmers from Buleleng Regency as participants. The findings revealed that the government, farmer institutions, and farmer competencies all had a direct and significant impact on garlic farmers' adoption of IT, as well as on their performance and welfare in Buleleng Regency. Also, the adoption of IT and farming performance have the potential to mediate the roles of government, farmer institutions, and farmer competencies in determining welfare. The study also discovered that farming performance was capable of mediating the effects of government involvement, farmer institutions, farmer competencies, and the capacity to embrace IT on the well-being of garlic farmers in Buleleng Regency.
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