International Journal of Agricultural Economics

Volume 5, Issue 2, March 2020

  • Determinants of Adoption of Improved Cocoa Technologies in Ekiti State, Nigeria

    Julius Olumide Ilesanmi, Jimoh Atanda Afolabi

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 36-42
    Received: Feb. 28, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 17, 2020
    Published: Apr. 01, 2020
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    Abstract: The study investigated the determinants of adoption of improved cocoa technologies in Ekiti State, Nigeria. Specifically, it examined the socio economic characteristics of the cocoa farmers in the study area; identified the various technologies practiced by cocoa farmers in the study area and determined the intensity of adoption of improved technol... Show More
  • A Bayesian Approach to Evaluating the Dynamics of Rice Production in Madagascar

    Finaritra Solomampionona Maminirivo, Koki Kyo

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, March 2020
    Pages: 43-48
    Received: Feb. 25, 2020
    Accepted: Mar. 17, 2020
    Published: Apr. 28, 2020
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    Abstract: In Madagascar, domestic rice production does not meet the local demand. Thus, increasing productivity is crucial for ensuring food security for a booming population. The last two decades have been marked by technological improvements in support of a vision of agricultural development. The main objective of the present study is to evaluate rice prod... Show More