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Market participation decision of smallholder farmers and its determinants in Bangladesh [PDF]

Ekonomika Poljoprivrede (1979), 2015
This paper explores the market participation decision of smallholder farmers in Bangladesh and tries to sort out the most important factors that influence smallholder farmers' decision to participate in the output market to sell their produce in ...
Gani Osmani Ataul, Hossain Elias
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Use of inorganic fertilizer on climate-smart crops improves smallholder farmers' livelihoods: Evidence from Western Kenya

Social Sciences and Humanities Open, 2023
The main challenges facing smallholder farmers in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are soil fertility decline and climate change, culminating in increased food insecurity.
Collins M. Musafiri, Milka Kiboi, Joseph Macharia, Onesmus K. Ng'etich, Michael Okoti, Betty Mulianga, David K. Kosgei, Abdirahman Zeila, Felix K. Ngetich   +8 more
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I share because I care! Smallholder farmers’ perceptions of the usefulness of word of mouth for their market participation decisions [PDF]

IIM Ranchi Journal of Management Studies
Purpose – The approach to integrate concepts from different disciplines so as to solve the problems facing smallholder farmers has gained momentum in recent years.
Ismail Juma Ismail, David Amani, Ismail Abdi Changalima, Isaac Kazungu   +3 more
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Sources of wheat production technical inefficiency among smallholder farmers in Northwestern Ethiopia: Beta regression approach

Cogent Economics & Finance, 2023
Wheat production is dominated by a subsistence smallholder production system. Additionally, more than 4.7 million smallholder farmers are engaged in wheat production. However, poverty is chronic and pervasive among smallholder farmers.
Birara Endalew, Mezgebu Aynalem, Adugnaw Anteneh, Habtamu Mossie   +3 more
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Seed systems smallholder farmers use [PDF]

, 2016
Seed can be an important entry point for promoting productivity, nutrition and resilience among smallholder farmers. While investments have primarily focused on strengthening the formal sector, this article documents the degree to which the informal ...
A Aw-Hassan, A Christinck, A De Waal, A Farrow, A Farrow, A Langyintuo, B Chisinga, CIAT, CJM Almekinders, CM Mutungi, H Odame, HE Bouis, HR Jensen, J van Etten, JC Rubyogo, K Fuglie, KA Marfo, KE Giller, KG Byrne, L Nagarajan, L Sperling, L Sperling, L Sperling, L Sperling, L Sperling, LB Badstue, Louise Sperling, M Jones, M Pautasso, M Smale, N Louwaars, NP Louwaars, P Audi, PS Levy, R Bezner Kerr, R Cavatassi, R Rajalahti, RB Jones, RG Guei, S Bonny, S David, S David, S Nordhagen, S Walsh, SH Hanke, Shawn McGuire, SJ McGuire, SJ McGuire, SJ McGuire, SJ McGuire, T Remington, USAID, V Labeyrie, W Shi, WG Meikle   +54 more
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Psychological profiles of South African smallholder farmers

PLOS ONE, 2023
The present study examined smallholder farmer profiles based on key psychological variables associated with farm business performance in the South African context. A sample of 471 beef farmers (mean age = 54.15 years; SD = 14.46; men = 76%) and 426 poultry farmers (mean age = 47.28 years; SD = 13.53; women = 54.5%) provided data on a range of measures ...
Navjot Bhullar, Nkhanedzeni B. Nengovhela, Livhuwani Mudau, Renato A. Villano, Isaac Koomson, Heather M. Burrow   +5 more
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Agrometeorological services for smallholder farmers in West Africa [PDF]

Advances in Science and Research, 2018
Abstract. Climate variability and change are recognised as a major threat for West African agriculture, particularly for smallholder farmers. Moreover, population pressure, poverty, and food insecurity, are worsening the vulnerability of production systems to climate risks. Application of Climate Services in agriculture, specifically Agrometeorological
Vieri Tarchiani, José Camacho, Hamidou Coulibaly, Federica Rossi, Robert Stefanski   +4 more
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Smallholder Farmers Contribution to Food Production in Nigeria

Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022
Several studies have shown that smallholder farmers produce most of the food in low-income and developing countries and form the backbone of the country’s food supply. This study examines the extent these smallholder farmers in Nigeria can put the country on the path to self-sufficiency and ensure satiety for household food consumption through their ...
Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka, Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka, Jeffrey Chiwuikem Chiaka, Lin Zhen, Lin Zhen, Hu Yunfeng, Hu Yunfeng, Yu Xiao, Yu Xiao, Fabien Muhirwa, Fabien Muhirwa, Tingting Lang, Tingting Lang   +12 more
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Opportunities and challenges for seasonal climate forecasts to more effectively assist smallholder farming decisions

South African Journal of Science, 2020
The ability of smallholder farmers to utilise seasonal climate forecast (SCF) information in farm planning to reflect anticipated climate is a precursor to improved farm management.
Bright Chisadza, Abbyssinia Mushunje, Kenneth Nhundu, Ethel E. Phiri   +3 more
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Partnership 4.0: smallholder farmer partnership solutions

Heliyon, 2022
The current pseudo-partnership pattern causes the farmers' income to be low from the results of their farming activities, so a partnership pattern is needed that is able to create a mutual partnership. The research which was conducted in Cikarawang Village, Bogor Regency, West Java Province - Indonesia aims; (1) recognize the existing condition of ...
Sofyan Sjaf, Ahmad Aulia Arsyad, Afan Ray Mahardika, Rajib Gandi, La Elson, Lukman Hakim, Zessy Ardinal Barlan, Rizki Budi Utami, Badar Muhammad, Sri Anom Amongjati, null Sampean, Danang Aria Nugroho   +11 more
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