Archive:: International Journal of Agricultural Economics:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2016

Role of Agriculture in Women’s Economic Development: A Case Study of Pakistan

Mehwish Yaqoob, Rashid Menhas

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2016

Pages: 99-102

Received: 14 September 2016

Accepted: 23 September 2016

Published: 14 October 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijae.20160104.11

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Abstract: Feminization of agriculture has been occurred in Pakistan and women’s are participating in agriculture and its allied fields. In rural areas of Pakistan, women’s living conditions are not up to the mark. For the betterment of living standard, women’s are working in agriculture on daily wages. Agriculture not only in Pakistan but all over the world ... Show More

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Technical Efficiency of Boro Rice Production in Jhenaidah District of Bangladesh: A Stochastic Frontier Approach

Mahmudul Hasan, Elias Hossain, Ataul Gani Osmani

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2016

Pages: 103-107

Received: 31 August 2016

Accepted: 2 October 2016

Published: 3 November 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijae.20160104.12

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Abstract: Rice is the dominant food crop in Bangladesh. Like Aman and Aus varieties, Boro rice also grows in leaps and bounds in the country. The production of Boro rice during the dry season is welcomed as increasing use of irrigation in the country is expected to raise Boro rice production for achieving food self sufficiency. This study estimates the techn... Show More

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The Role of Irrigation in Household Food Security in Upper Blue Nile Basin: The Case of Jedeb Irrigation Scheme, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Zewdu Siraw

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2016

Pages: 108-116

Received: 27 August 2016

Accepted: 16 November 2016

Published: 20 December 2016

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijae.20160104.13

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Abstract: Food security is the main problem of many developing countries. To improve the food security problem small scale irrigation practice is vital. Demographic characteristics and resource of households as well as Agricultural production were collected using structured questionnaires. The collected data was analyzed using the Statistical Package for Soc... Show More

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Analysis of the Impact of Organic Fertilizer Use on Smallholder Farmers’ Income in Shashemene District, Ethiopia

Biru Gelgo, Patience M. Mshenga, Lemma Zemedu

Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, November 2016

Pages: 117-124

Received: 29 October 2016

Accepted: 30 November 2016

Published: 3 January 2017

DOI: 10.11648/j.ijae.20160104.14

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Abstract: Ethiopia’s agricultural sector accounts to 40 percent of the national Gross Domestic Product. The sector is important in improving the livelihoods of the bulk of the population. Despite its importance, the agricultural sector in Ethiopia is characterized by low productivity. To improve this, the Ethiopian government has focused on promotion of adop... Show More

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