Results 61 to 70 of about 595,109 (190)
Environmental Toxicology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT This study evaluated the water quality of artesian wells and effluents generated in cassava processing in a rural area of Bragança, Pará, with emphasis on physicochemical parameters, multielement composition, and cyanogenic compounds. The well water presented specific nonconformities, highlighting pH values below the recommended level and high
Alana Coêlho Maciel +13 more
wiley +1 more source
Empirical Analysis of Determinants of Productivity among Small holder Cassava Farmers in Abia State, Nigeria [PDF]
The study was carried out in 2008 to investigate the determinants of productivity among small holder cassava farmers. The log linear model derived from the Cobb-Douglas functional form was used to analyze the data which was collected through a multi ...
Anyaegbunam, H.N, Okoye, B.C, Madu, T.U
core
Media Mahardhika: Media Komunikasi Ekonomi dan ManajemenIndonesia is an agricultural country whose economy is largely dependent on the agricultural sector. Cassava or cassava, which has the Latin name Manihot esculenta crantz, is a tuber plant that contains lots of carbohydrates. Tarakan Young Farmers are one
Nurul Hidayat +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Integrative Zoology, EarlyView.Ecological differences between species may result in differential impacts of control measures. Our experimental study showed that intensive removal of rodents from houses (mostly Rattus rattus) resulted in increased use of houses by Mastomys natalensis, a species usually found outdoors. Our results suggest that M.
Herieth Mkomwa +7 more
wiley +1 more source
Analysis of the Determinants of Total Factor Productivity among Small-Holder Cassava Farmers in Ohafia L.G.A of Abia State. [PDF]
The study analysed the determinants of total factor productivity by the use of OLS regression technique among small-holder cassava farmers in Ohafia Local Government Area of Abia State.
Emetu, J, Ukoha, O.O, Okoye, B.C
core
The economic foundations of powersharing: Evidence from Africa
American Journal of Political Science, EarlyView.Abstract How—and with whom—do rulers share power? Existing research focuses on the strategic logic of powersharing. In this paper, we analyze its economic foundations. Powersharing is modeled as a subnational fiscal contract, in which rulers allocate political representation based on constituencies’ revenue potential. Empirically, we combine historical
Yannick I. Pengl, Philip Roessler
wiley +1 more source
FACTORS AFFECTING CASSAVA FARMERS’ DEMAND AND PARTICIPATION IN CREDIT MARKET: STUDY OF BENDE LOCAL GOVERNNMENT AREA OF ABIA STATE, NIGERIA [PDF]
Scientific Papers Series : Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and Rural Development, 2016 The study was conducted to ascertain the factors affecting participation of cassava farmers in credit market (study of Bende local government area) Abia State.
Chidinma Rosemary OKEZIE +1 more
doaj
From Loss to Transformation? Towards Pluralistic and Politicised Agrarian‐Climate Futures
Asia Pacific Viewpoint, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Understanding how actors perceive and anticipate future states of the world is gaining traction in climate change governance scholarship and related calls for sustainability transformations. However, smallholder farmers, indigenous groups, and local communities, who are expected to bear disproportionate burdens of loss and damage from climate ...
Joel Persson +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Farmers' participation in cassava technology transfer in the Philippines
, 2017 Experiences gained from past root crop extension activities made PRCRTC realize the importance of clienteles. Participation in technology development and transfer.
Evangelio, Fernando A. +1 more
core +1 more source
Transformation of the Agrarian Landscape and Hope in the Central Kalimantan Peatlands
Asia Pacific Viewpoint, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo, agrarian state programs and corporate strategies seek to transform indigenous Ngaju Dayak into sedentary farmers. Focusing on the notion of transformation, the paper traces whether and how rural people can engage in struggles against structural injustices.
Anu Lounela
wiley +1 more source