International Journal of Agricultural Economics

Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2025

  • Research Article

    Effect of Climate-smart Agricultural Practices on Productivity and Income of Smallholder Maize Farmers: Micro-level Evidence from Botswana

    Moitlamo Ookeditse Mpinda*, Hillary Kiplangat Bett, Augustus Sammy Muluvi

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 46-57
    Received: 3 March 2025
    Accepted: 19 March 2025
    Published: 31 March 2025
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    Abstract: Climate change presents considerable obstacles to agricultural productivity in Sub-Saharan Africa., resulting in low yields and reduced farmers’ income. Climate-smart agricultural (CSA) practices offer a viable pathway to address these challenges through their triple benefits: enhanced productivity, increased income, and reduction of greenhouse gas... Show More
  • Research Article

    Costs and Return Analysis of Irrigated Rice Production Among Small Scale Farmers in Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State

    Illo Abdullahi Ibrahim*, Fingillah Ahmed Suleiman, Hassan Ajao Tijani

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 2, April 2025
    Pages: 58-66
    Received: 2 March 2025
    Accepted: 18 March 2025
    Published: 10 April 2025
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    Abstract: This study investigates the costs and returns of irrigated rice production among small-scale farmers in the Birnin Kebbi Local Government Area of Kebbi State, Nigeria. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire, and a purposive multi-stage sampling method was employed to select 120 respondents from four major rice-producing villages: Ambu... Show More