International Journal of Agricultural Economics

Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018

  • Commercialization of Cattle in the Urban Markets of Yaoundé, Center Region of Cameroon: Policy Implication for an Informal Activity

    Fon Dorothy Engwali, Abdoulay Mfewou, Hamza Moluh Njoya

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 37-44
    Received: Mar. 19, 2018
    Accepted: May 02, 2018
    Published: May 22, 2018
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    Abstract: This article analyzes the functioning of the Yaoundé market through an analysis of the role of the public authorities in the functioning of the Yaoundé market, the types of economic actors involved in the commercial exchanges, the sources and the supply routes of the different marketed cattle breeds, The financial analysis of the actors involved an... Show More
  • Economic Evaluation of Asella Model-III Multi-crop Thresher

    Tamrat Gebiso Challa

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 45-52
    Received: Apr. 05, 2018
    Accepted: Apr. 18, 2018
    Published: May 22, 2018
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    Abstract: Wheat is one of the most popular crops in Arsi zone produced covering major farmlands specially on mid-highlands and parts of highland areas. Its production system is more advanced and supported by both biological and mechanical technologies relative to other crops in this area. But the mechanization of wheat is threatened by topographical inaccess... Show More
  • Quantitative Assessment of Yam Based Farmers’ Perception on Climate Change in Edo State, Nigeria

    Jerumeh Elijah Gift, Okoruwa Victor Olusegun, Sowunmi Fatai Abiola, Idiaye Chuks Onyeka

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 3, May 2018
    Pages: 53-64
    Received: Mar. 07, 2018
    Accepted: Mar. 26, 2018
    Published: Jun. 25, 2018
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    Abstract: Using data collected from 250 yam based farming households in the Edo state, Nigeria, the study demonstrated the quantitative assessment of yam based farmers’ perception on climate change. Farmers' perceptions on three important climatic variables in agricultural production (temperature, rainfall and wind intensity) were quantified using a quasi-ar... Show More