According to NOAA, the results of an economic valuation are applicable as public policy if they fulfill two conditions: rationality and plausibility. In this study, we carried out the valuation of…

Abstract The rural economic setup in developing countries is customarily dominated by primary production activities, mostly in the agriculture sector. While rural areas have been shown to experience…

Adoption of advanced technologies for improving farm productivity is widely accepted as an important means of increasing farmers’ and national income. Kenya is no different with 73% of its population...

Abstract The Nigerian government’s recent initiative, “Electrifying Agriculture,” supports the rapid deployment of off-grid electricity solutions to transform food systems. Agriculture is the primary…

The aim of the study was to analyze awareness and willingness to pay (WTP) for organic vegetables among households in Anambra State, Nigeria. Analysis of data was done using descriptive statistics…

Abstract Reducing the use of chemical pesticide while preserving crop yield is a practical strategy that makes agricultural production economically, socially and environmentally sustainable. Although…

Abstract This study complements the extant literature by assessing the role of governance dynamics in food security in Ghana for the period 1980–2019. The empirical evidence is based on the fully…

The aim of this paper is to provide a review of state-of-the-art literature on information sharing in the context of African perishable agri-food supply chains (AFSCs). In doing so, the authors hope...

Purpose The aim of this study was to determine the impact of oral communication in improving the marketing and financial management skills of sweet potato farmers. Design/methodology/approach The…

Purpose This study aimed to develop and test the impact of a social media-based intervention for improving the business skills and income of young smallholder farmers. Design/methodology/approach…