scholarly journals An Economic Assessment of Problems Associated with Small-Scale Farmers in the Dairy Sector of Pakistan (A Case Study of Punjab Province)

2019 ◽  
Vol 35 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khwaja Tariq Ziad ◽  
Umar Hayat ◽  
Muhammad Muhammad ◽  
Muhammad Suleman Bacha
Keyword(s):  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Punjab Province ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

MECHANIZATION OF POTATO GRADING ON SMALL-SCALE FARMS: A CASE STUDY FROM PERU

2005 ◽  
Vol 41 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-92 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. P. BUTLER ◽  
T. BERNET ◽  
K. MANRIQUE
Keyword(s):  
Developing Countries ◽  
Market Integration ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Critical Aspect ◽  
Small Scale Farmers ◽  
Important Cash Crop

Potatoes are an important cash crop for small-scale producers worldwide. The move away from subsistence to commercialized farming, combined with the rapid growth in demand for processed agricultural products in developing countries, implies that small-scale farmers and researchers alike must begin to respond to these market changes and consider post-harvest treatment as a critical aspect of the potato farming system. This paper presents and assesses a low cost potato-grading machine that was designed explicitly to enable small-scale potato growers to sort tubers by size for supply to commercial processors. The results of ten experiments reveal that the machine achieves an accuracy of sort similar to commercially available graders. The machine, which uses parallel conical rollers, has the capacity to grade different tuber shapes and to adjust sorting classes, making it suitable for locations with high potato diversity. Its relatively low cost suggests that an improved and adapted version of this machine might enhance market integration of small-scale potato producers not only in Peru, but in other developing countries as well.

scholarly journals Bt maize for small scale farmers: A case study

2011 ◽  
Vol 4 (13) ◽  
Author(s):  
DP Keetch ◽  
A Ngqaka ◽  
R Akanbi ◽  
P Mahlanga
Keyword(s):  
Small Scale ◽  
Bt Maize ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

scholarly journals HYBRID GRIDS ANALYSIS WITH RENEWABLE ENERGY AND THERMAL ENERGY FOR STREET LIGHT -A CASE STUDY

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 246-254
Author(s):  
Rajeev Ranjan ◽  
Mahesh kr Nagar ◽  
M.Nithin Choudary ◽  
M.K. Paswan ◽  
Manish Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Energy System ◽  
Solar Panel ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Night Time ◽  
Generator System ◽  
Hybrid Energy ◽  
Dc System ◽  
Planning And Design

This paper presents a techno-economic assessment for a unique Isolated Hybrid Power System (IHPS) design which could be used for remote areas isolated from the grid which also has the capability of being operated as a smart the hybrid energy system considering solar and wind energy sources for the purpose of street lighting. Solar-Wind Street light is an intelligent, small scale, and off grid LED lighting system. The modelling design and simulations were based on Simulations conducted using the Data collected and HOMER Energy Planning and Design software tools. Its components are solar panel, wind generator system (PVC blowers), Dynamo, LDRs, battery, LED light, charge controller. The energy stored in battery during day time due to solar panel, get extracted by LEDs during the night time (because LDRs get activated due to absence of sun light). Wind also charges the batteries due to wind which is used for glowing street light. The advantage of this idea is to avoid daily running cost and make the system purely off-grid. In this prototype, we have used 12V DC system to supply energy to the lights.

Talent and Africa Standing on Its Own Feet

2021 ◽  
pp. 54-73
Author(s):  
Meleckidzedeck Khayesi
Keyword(s):  
Community Development ◽  
Past Research ◽  
Dairy Goat ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Family Needs ◽  
Case Study Method ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Agricultural Enterprises ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

The objective of this case study is to examine how a farmer, Mr. Alex Omwela Adala, has utilised his talent to create self-reinforcing agricultural enterprises to stand on his own feet. This study addresses a gap in past research on entrepreneurship which tended to focus on profiles of entrepreneurs as well as development and outcomes of investment in businesses. Starting literally from scratch, this farmer has currently nine self-reinforcing agricultural enterprises that have enabled him to cater for his family needs and provide technical support to other small-scale farmers. He has played a key role in founding and managing the Dairy Goat Association of Kenya, Western Kenya Branch. The contribution of this chapter is in using a case study method and a transformative story to learn about talent exploitation for individual and community development. The chapter does not only provide an approach of data collection but also experiential insights and wisdom of an entrepreneur who has travelled the path of investment for 30 years.

Using irrigation to kick-start multiple-use water services for small-scale farmers in Malawi: A case study of the Nkhata Bay District

2018 ◽  
Vol 67 (5) ◽  
pp. 645-653 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sam Stedman ◽  
Alien Mathews Mnyimbiri ◽  
Zinyengo Kawonga ◽  
Mphatso Malota ◽  
Dalo Njera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Small Scale ◽  
Water Services ◽  
Multiple Use ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

scholarly journals Adoption of Conservation Agriculture in Zambia – The Case of Chongwe District

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 77 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abson Chompolola ◽  
Oliver Kaonga
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Conservation Agriculture ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Extension System ◽  
Frequency Of Contact ◽  
Small Scale Farmers ◽  
Behavioural Aspects ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

<p>The Zambian government and its cooperating partners have been trying to promote the use of conservation agriculture for improved food security and promotion of environmental sustainability. The methods used to promote conservation agriculture however are not adequately informed because no Zambia-specific studies have been done to explain adoption behaviour. This study aimed at explaining the factors that affect the adoption of conservation agriculture in Zambia using a case study.</p><p>A cross section survey of 200 randomly selected small scale farmers in Chongwe district was conducted using a structured questionnaire. Information collected included demographic characteristics of participating households, economic, as well as social characteristics. Respondents also provided information on the farming practices they are currently using vis a vis conservation agriculture.</p>A decision model was estimated using logistic regression and the results indicate that the adoption of conservation agriculture in the survey area is basically influenced by ownership of draft power, availability of labour, and the frequency of contact with the farmer support extension system. Potential to increase the adoption rate is plenty, but can only be tapped into if strategies and policies take into account the behavioural aspects of the adoption of the technology.

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