Agricultural Economics

THE ADOPTION OF THE PAVE IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY (PIT) AND FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF SMALLHOLDER VEGETABLE FARMING IN THE NORTHERN AND UPPER EAST REGIONS, GHANA

ABSTRACT The prevalence of climatic events, such as drought and floods in norther

FISH CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR OF LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN URBAN AREAS OF GREATER ACCRA AND NORTHERN REGIONS OF GHANA

ABSTRACT The study set out to assess the fish consumption behavior of low-income

ADOPTION OF OYSTER MUSHROOM PRODUCTION AMONG BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROMUSH PROJECT IN THE ADENTAN MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA

ABSTRACT Mushroom farming is being promoted by governments, national and other in

CONTRACT FARMING AND RICE QUALITY UPGRADING: ASSESSING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ MOTIVATION, PERFORMANCE AND CONSTRAINTS UNDER THE BUSINESS SERVICES AND FARMERS’ ORGANISATION (ESOP) IN TOGO

ABSTRACT Contract farming is emerging as a promising way to upgrade domestic rice

A STUDY OF THE PROFITABILITY OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATION IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT This study examines the extent to which farmers trained by the Food Rese

SOCIO-ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF ANIMAL TRYPANOSOMOSIS CONTROL IN THE NORTHERN REGION OF GHANA

ABSTRACT The Northern Region of Ghana is important agriculturally and contributes

ANALYSIS OF VALUE ADDED CASSAVA-BASED PRODUCTS AND PROFITABILITY OF HIGH QUALITY CASSAVA FLOUR BAKERY PRODUCTS IN ATEBUBU

ABSTRACT The aim o f this study among others, was to analyse the value additions

ASSESSMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY OF FOOD CROP PRODUCTION IN THE FADAMA OF SOUTHERN GUINEA SAVANNA OF NIGER STATE, NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT An assessment of the sustainability of food crop production in the fadam

EFFECT OF INCOME DIVERSIFICATION ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY: THE CASE OF RICE FARMERS IN THE NORTH TONGU DISTRICT OF GHANA

ABSTRACT This study assesses the effect of income diversification of rice farmers

ECONOMIC GROWTH, INCOME REDISTRIBUTION AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN RURAL NIGERIA

Abstract The Nigerian economy over the past few years grew at one of the highest

MAPPING THE EFFECT OF FOOD PRICES, PRODUCTIVITY AND POVERTY IN THE DEVELOPMENT DOMAINS OF NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Poverty remains the major obstacle to economic emancipation and achievem

Impact of Root and Tuber Expansion Programme Technology Adoption on Poverty and Food Security Status of Cassava Farming Households in Southwestern Nigeria

ABSTRACT Adoption of yield increasing technologies among farming households is on

EFFECTS OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND MICROCREDIT ON PROFITABILITY OF GRAIN TRADERS IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Grain marketing requires considerable investment of fund but traders are

GENDER DIMENSION OF SOCIAL CAPITAL AND ITS EFFECTS ON RURAL HOUSEHOLD WELFARE IN OSUN AND ONDO STATES, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Social capital is trust and willingness to live by the norms of one’s as

EFFECTS OF RICE TRADE POLICIES ON HOUSEHOLD WELFARE IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Inconsistent trade policies have characterised Nigeria’s rice importatio

Plantain Value Chain Mapping in Southwestern Nigeria

Abstract Understanding relationships, opportunities and bottlenecks in a commodit

PROCESSORS’ WILLINGNESS-TO-PAY FOR PRODUCT QUALITY CERTIFICATION: THE CASE OF INFANT CEREAL FOOD SECTOR IN GREATER ACCRA REGION

ABSTRACT There have been investments in the infant food sector in Ghana in recent

PRODUCTION RISK AND TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF LOWLAND RICE FARMS IN ASHANTI REGION, GHANA

ABSTRACT The study was conducted to analyse production risk and technical efficie

ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON SMALLHOLDER CROP FARMS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The negative effect of Climate Change (CC) on agriculture across Africa

VALUE CHAIN AND COMPETITIVENESS OF PLANTAIN IN SOUTHWESTERN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Nigeria ranks fifth in world plantain production but has low export volu

Rice Farmers' Perception of Climate Change and Adaptation Strategies in the Ketu North District, Volta Region of Ghana

ABSTRACT This study assessed rice farmers’ perception of climate change and adapt

Production Risk and Technical Efficiency of Lowlan Rice Farms in Ahanti Region, Ghana

ABSTRACT  The study was conducted to analyse production risk and technical effici

NON-INCOME INEQUALITY AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Inequality is an important factor in understanding the welfare of rural

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE, WOMEN’S AUTONOMY AND MATERNAL HEALTHCARE UTILISATION IN GHANA

ABSTRACT The effectiveness of health insurance and women’s autonomy in removing b

THE STRUCTURE AND EFFICIENCY IN RESOURCE USE IN MAIZE PRODUCTION IN THE ASAMNKESE DISTRICT OF GHANA

ABSTRACT The study sets out to find out on one hand, the present structure of res

Analysis of Value Chain in Rice Production Systems in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Abstract This study analyzed the value chain in rice production systems in Ebonyi

Analysis of the Profitability of Maize Products in Nigeria

ABSTRACT This study analyzes the profitability of maize products in Nigeria. It d

Trade Liberalization, Exchange Rate Changes, and the Competitiveness of Carbohydrate Staple Markets in Nigeria

This study examined the effects of trade liberalization and exchange rate changes

Patterns and Drivers of Mobile Telephony for Sustainable Livelihood among Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria

ABSTRACT Recently, it is acknowledged that mobile phones provide multiple functio

Information Needs of Urban Poultry Producers in Owerri North Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria

Abstract This is an investigative study of the information needs of urban poultry