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Do outgrower schemes enhance technology adoption and productivity? Evidence from maize farmers in Northern Ghana

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract Nucleus outgrower schemes are contractual arrangements where well‐resourced large‐scale farmers (nucleus farmers) are empowered by development support agencies to take charge of smallholder farmers, by providing them with market access and the necessary training on agronomic practices and farm inputs for production.
Dominic Tasila Konja, Awudu Abdulai
wiley   +1 more source

A theoretical readiness model for 3D printing technology in the architectural construction industry

open access: yesFrontiers in Built Environment
This study introduces a tailored theoretical readiness model for evaluating the readiness of the architectural construction industry in developing contexts, with Sri Lanka as a case, to adopt construction 3D printing (C3DP) for custom housing. The unique
Neesha Silva   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

Analyzing individual rent price ratios in eastern German agricultural land markets: A GAMLSS approach

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
Abstract This study explores the rent price ratio in agricultural land markets, crucial for evaluating market efficiency, policy needs, and farmer decision‐making. Traditionally, the analyses faced challenges due to the absence of concurrent sale and rent data for the same land, potentially leading to biased results.
Marius Michels   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Comprehensive Overview Regarding the Impact of GIS on Property Valuation

open access: yesISPRS International Journal of Geo-Information
In the face of pressing global challenges such as climate change, socioeconomic inequalities, and rapid urbanization, ensuring sustainable development in the regions has become essential. The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how vulnerable cities are to
Gabriela Droj   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

A Skills Gap Analysis of Farmer Directors of US Farmer Cooperatives

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Boards of directors are vital to firm performance and are an integral part of the decision‐making process of any business. Several studies have been conducted that observe corporate or nonprofit board characteristics, skills, and the board's connection to firm performance.
Jody S. Herchenbach   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Examining the Impact of Row Planting on Labor Use for Sustainable Food Production Among Maize Farmers in Rural Ghana

open access: yesAgribusiness, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Smallholder farmers are reverting to traditional production methods due to the high opportunity costs and unintended consequences of new technologies. This study focuses on row planting technology, which is labor‐intensive and slow without mechanized operations.
Emmanuel Tetteh Jumpah   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

CONSIDERATIONS FOR REAL ESTATE PROPERTY VALUATION [PDF]

open access: yesRisk in Contemporary Economy, 2015
Real estate properties are the most important elements of an economic activity that contributes to the creation of the value once they are included in the economic cycle.The adequate estimate of the value of real estate properties and competent ...
Cristina Mihaela Onica   +2 more
doaj  

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