scholarly journals Strategies for Doubling Income of Indian Farmers’ through Dairying: A Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 38 (04) ◽  
Author(s):  
S S Chopde ◽  
R P Datir ◽  
M R Patil
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Sharp Increase ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Income Security ◽  
Balanced Development ◽  
Absolute Income ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Livestock Sector ◽  
The Government

Earlier strategies for progress of agriculture sector in India were focused principally on raising agricultural output and improving food security. The net result is the farmer’s absolute income remained low which lead to agrarian distress. The country also witnessed a sharp increase in the number of farmers suicides. It is apparent that income earned by farmers from agriculture is crucial to address distress and promote farmers welfare. The government is desiring and working towards doubling the farmer’s income by 2022. Union budget 2016-17emphasizes the need to go beyond food security and provide farmers a sense of income security. The agriculture allied sector such as dairying, poultry, goatry, horticulture etc. will play crucial role in achieving the government’s goal to double farmer’s income by 2022. Dairying and livestock sector form the backbone of agriculture and its contribution to agriculture GDP is around 28%. The progress in the sector results in balanced development of the rural economy particularly in reducing the poverty amongst the weaker sections. Dairy is a more equitable agriculture occupation. To improve the share of dairying in farmers income, innovative measures are needed to be explored and shall be implemented on large scale.

scholarly journals Food and Nutrition Promotion: Feasibility of the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-Economic Transformation

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 58
Author(s):  
Promise Zvavahera ◽  
Farai Chigora
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Qualitative Approaches ◽  
Food And Nutrition ◽  
The Government ◽  
Evaluation Mechanism ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Blue Print

Zimbabwe has faced persistent droughts from around year 1990 to date posing a structural food security challenge to the populace. Recently, the government of Zimbabwe introduced a blue print to spearhead and map sustainable balance in tapping value from the available natural and man-made resources in the country. This is known as the Zimbabwe Agenda for Sustainable Socio-economic Transformation Programme (Zim Asset). Amongst its prospects, agriculture and nutrition has been reckoned as a sustainable cluster for economic development. This study was undertaken one and half years after the implementation of Zim Asset as an evaluation mechanism on the successes and challenges faced in transforming the Zimbabwean economy with specific reference to the Food and Nutrition Cluster. The study employed both post positivism and interpretivism philosophies applying quantitative and qualitative approaches in gathering research data. The research instruments included documentary evidence, face to face in-depth interviews and focus groups. The in-depth interviews explored issues to do with resources allocation in line with the Zim Asset agriculture sustenance objectives. Focus was therefore, on the four Ministries supporting the Food and Nutrition Cluster. Eighty percent of the respondents reported that the economic blue print has not made any significant strides in improving the country’s agricultural performance and food security since the inception of Zim Asset in October 2013. It was noted that the country continued to import maize from Zambia and other countries in the region. The major reason for its lack of success was due to the unavailability of resources to support the programme and the fact that land was allocated to unproductive and cell phone farmers. There was consensus that land audit and recapitalisation of the agriculture sector were critical in achieving the desired outcomes. The study recommends that the programme be adequately funded, so that the country can become self-sufficient.

scholarly journals An Empirical Diagnosis of the School-to-Work Process for Rural and Agricultural Development in China

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 778
Author(s):  
Jiangsheng Chen ◽  
Gideon Bolt ◽  
Yiwen Wang ◽  
Xiaoli Feng ◽  
Xuke Li
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Sustainable Agriculture ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
School To Work ◽  
University Graduates ◽  
Family Farms ◽  
Work Process ◽  
The Government

Rural areas in China struggle with a scarcity of young farmers and the rapid aging of farming labor. Attracting and retaining university graduates in rural areas is key to achieving the goals of The Rural Revitalization Strategy of the government, which ultimately seeks to guarantee sustainable agriculture and food security in China. This study examines whether the school-to-work process in China is beneficially aligned to these goals. Survey data were collected from graduates in June 2016, and logistic models were generated to identify the probabilities of, and explore the influences on, school-to-rural outcomes. The findings reveal that most graduates who relocate to rural areas are more likely directed there from urban areas. Graduates with rural backgrounds are more likely to become rural successors than graduates with urban backgrounds. The phenomenon of children taking up the occupation of a parent is observed among those with agricultural degrees and rural backgrounds, which will facilitate the school-to-work process and improve agricultural production. In order to achieve a mix of family farms, large-scale farmlands, and educated farmers to improve food security and sustainable agriculture, the following key considerations for agricultural policy in China are proposed: provide adequate incentives, remove obstacles, and streamline the process of school-to-farming.

scholarly journals Investigate the Challenges and Opportunities of Female Headed Households and Women Farmers in Male-Headed Households in Non-Agricultural Livelihood Diversification Strategies: The Case of Shebel Berenta District, Amhara Region, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Skill Training ◽  
Limited Attention ◽  
Livelihood Diversification ◽  
Gainful Employment ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Diversification Strategies ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
The Government

It is universally accepted as the fact that agriculture sector is incapable of creating sufficient gainful employment, food security and spurring economic growth in rural areas of developing countries. Even if our country Ethiopia practice agriculture for a long period, expected outcome is not attained on a sustainable basis to the livelihood of the households and food insecurity until now a day due to limited attention for the high potential of the non-farm sector in the government policies and strategies. Similarly, the challenges and opportunities of women headed households and male headed households in non-agricultural livelihood diversification strategies still uncovered in the rural economy of Ethiopia. Therefore the purpose of this study was to explore the challenges and opportunities of women headed households and male headed households in non-agricultural livelihood diversification in case of Shebel Berenta Woreda. Qualitative research method with the case study design was employed for data collection and data analysis. Qualitative data were collected from 10 interviewees, seven key informants, 28 focus group discussants and observation and the data analyzed via thematically. The result revealed that negative outlook to handicrafts, shortage of working capital, limited market demands, the absence of institutional support, lack of skill training, absence of technology, and laws and regulation were challenges women faced to participate in NFA. While, the presence of family support, natural resources, business plan preparation and mutual support in their own association where the opportunities for women to participate in NFA. In line with the problems identified, the local government should work on awareness creation and education, provision of support, built local infrastructure, provision of credit and training

scholarly journals A Strategy of Economic and Industrial Development of Russia in the Worldwide Instability Environment

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 76-85
Author(s):  
I. S. Tsypin ◽  
S. I. Tsypina
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
International Investment ◽  
The State ◽  
Economic Strategy ◽  
Balanced Development ◽  
The Government

The subject of the researchis the development of the Russian economy through enhancing its management efficiency.The relevanceof the problem is caused by the need to overcome the slow economic development before 2024–2030 as well as by fundamental changes in the global economy associated with the collapse of the globalization policy and the transition to the state protectionism, which requires changing the approach to the domestic economy management. Other important factors are a variety of economic development strategies available and the need to choose and justify an optimum strategy for the development of Russia.The purpose of the researchwas the development of a sound economic strategy and guidelines for its implementation with account for aggregate influencing factors. A comprehensive strategy for the development of the national economy is proposed based on the optimal combination of defense-industrial, resource, stabilization and innovation strategies while taking into account the specifics of Russia. To evaluate the condition and prospects of the Russian economic development, two groups of factors have been identified: external economic and internal economic. With account for their impact, the guidelines for the integrated economic strategy implementation are proposed. As a result of the research findings,it is concludedthat to achieve the goals set it is reasonable to ensure the balanced development of foreign economic relations based on joint large-scale international investment projects; increase the manufacturing and exports of hightech and deep processing products; ensure intensive growth of labor productivity and product quality based on industry modernization. The research was based on studying and analyzing information from domestic and foreign sources, Presidential decrees, resolutions and decisions of the State Duma and the Government, materials of the Russian Statistical Service (Rosstat) and relevant periodicals. In the course of the research, methods of analysis and synthesis, selection of the main link and classification were used. The results of the research can be helpful in the implementation of the economic development strategy and for management of structural transformations.

Foreign Land Acquisition

2017 ◽  
pp. 1524-1545
Author(s):  
Olanrewaju E. Ajiboye ◽  
Olabisi S. Yusuff
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Land Acquisition ◽  
Land Acquisitions ◽  
Increase Food Production ◽  
Foreign Land ◽  
Quantitative Sample ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Land grabs, a recent phenomena, have been documented to have effects on the activities of the indigenous farmers. This chapter examines the impact of foreign land acquisitions on food security and food chain in Nigeria. Quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection were adopted. A total number of 250 respondents were included in the quantitative sample, and 20 In-Depth Interviews (IDI) were conducted with opinion leaders. The study found the nexus of interaction between foreign land acquisition, commercialization of agriculture, food security, and food chains in Nigeria. The study recommended that the government should not make the process of land acquisition too cumbersome for interested people or agencies to acquire; the government should make efforts to encourage interested local investors in large-scale farming to allow competition to increase food production as well as to sustain the agricultural sector of the national economy.

Agripreneurship – Emerging trends & Impact on Rural Economy with Special Reference to Madhya Pradesh Region

2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anisa Khanam ◽  
Dr. Abhay Varma
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Large Population ◽  
Industrial Sector ◽  
Demand Forecast ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Emerging Trends ◽  
The Government ◽  
Extension Agencies ◽  
Mind Set

After independence, the focus of the Government of India was to frame the major policies based on equity along with growth in the agriculture sector. Being an agrarian country, many efforts been made towards economic and social stabilization over the past decades, but not much progress has been achieved in the growth of the agro industrial sector. Large population of India is dependent on agriculture for their livelihood. About 50% of them being poor, most of their earnings are spent on meeting their basic needs, particularly food. With the increasing population over the last five decades, their per capita share of land and water resources has reduced substantially. Agriculture is the backbone of the economy employing 70% of its working population, rural entrepreneurship is particularly crucial to development. The economic development of our country largely depends on the development of rural areas and the standard of living of its rural mass. There is a need for change. Agriculture must be considered as an enterprise, which should have a sound management back-up. As in any other enterprise, there should be proper planning about demand forecast, choice of technology, inventory of resources, need for external inputs, skill level of the available human resources and their training needs, infrastructure and services needed for carrying out various operations and marketing. This change in the mind set among the farmers and Agricultural Extension Agencies is the primary step for promoting successful entrepreneurship in agriculture. This research paper focuses on the challenges available in the Indian market by en-cashing the possibilities and prospects of the same to be a successful Agri-entrepreneur.

scholarly journals CONTRIBUTION OF SMALL-SCALE FARMING AND LOCAL FOOD SUPPLY TO SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION AND FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA – A REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluseyi Olutoyin Olugbire ◽  
Sunmbo Olorunfemi ◽  
Olarewaju Titilope
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Food Supply ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Local Food ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
National Bureau ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
The Government ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

Prior to the year 1970, agriculture was the main source of livelihood and backbone of the Nigerian economy until the discovery of oil drastically decelerated its potential to sustainably maintain food security and generate significant export earnings. Despite its sudden fall in productivity, agriculture still remains the main sector providing the highest employment (70% of the population) for the populace. To tackle these problems, many policies were formulated (from 1960 to 2015) to resuscitate the sector but to no availdue to failure in tailoring suitable policies to engage small-scale farmers and address other socio-economic problems. This paper constitutes an in-depth review of agricultural production and food security in Nigeria with relative importance attributed to local food supply and small-scale farmers. The article analyzes several documents of the Nigerian Government and international organizations, such as the Food and Agricultural Organization, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), Department of Agriculture and Rural Development and a number of peer-reviewed journals across various disciplines to provide a balanced interdisciplinary review. The paper concludes that food insecurity is at its peak in Nigeria and urgent attention is required in the agricultural sector to compensate for the unstable food balance in the country. There is a need for the Government to take strong measures against the food deficit situation and to support the development of the primary agriculture sector. The paper proposes viable policies that could involve smallholders, aid transformation and positively restructure the agricultural sector.

scholarly journals Role of livestock in sustainable agriculture for food security

2022 ◽  
Vol 42 ◽  
pp. 04006
Author(s):  
Maria V. Karpova ◽  
Nina V. Roznina ◽  
Aliya U. Esembekova ◽  
Alla V. Shulgina ◽  
Valentina M. Flakina
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Livestock Sector ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Food Market ◽  
Livestock Products ◽  
The Impact

The livestock sector plays a special role in the formation of the rural economy and the life of society, performing a wide range of different functions. Agriculture, as a result of its activities, provides new jobs, in connection with which unemployment is reduced, there is also a decrease in rural migration, there is a change in the competitive environment, as a result of which the needs of the food market are being satisfied. A comprehensive assessment of the impact of animal husbandry on the development of the territory of the Kurgan region is the goal of our study. The article examines the development trends of the industry on the example of the Kurgan region. The influence of the development of animal husbandry on the provision of food security in the region has been studied. Such indicators as the volume of agricultural products for all types of categories, livestock, production of basic livestock products by categories of farms in the Kurgan region for 2016-2020 were considered and analyzed.

Foreign Land Acquisition

2015 ◽  
pp. 146-166
Author(s):  
Olanrewaju E. Ajiboye ◽  
Olabisi S. Yusuff
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Land Acquisition ◽  
Land Acquisitions ◽  
Increase Food Production ◽  
Foreign Land ◽  
Quantitative Sample ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

Land grabs, a recent phenomena, have been documented to have effects on the activities of the indigenous farmers. This chapter examines the impact of foreign land acquisitions on food security and food chain in Nigeria. Quantitative and qualitative methods of data collection were adopted. A total number of 250 respondents were included in the quantitative sample, and 20 In-Depth Interviews (IDI) were conducted with opinion leaders. The study found the nexus of interaction between foreign land acquisition, commercialization of agriculture, food security, and food chains in Nigeria. The study recommended that the government should not make the process of land acquisition too cumbersome for interested people or agencies to acquire; the government should make efforts to encourage interested local investors in large-scale farming to allow competition to increase food production as well as to sustain the agricultural sector of the national economy.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Sustainability of Donor Funded Food Security Projects in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
M. Mutegi Anita ◽  
K. Gathungu Geofrey ◽  
Sande Anne
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Community Involvement ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Out Of Sample ◽  
The Government ◽  
Withdrawal Of Support ◽  
Descriptive Survey

Project activities have been used to solve food insecurity problems. However, despite efforts made by the Government and other development partners to implement food security projects in areas of need project activities collapse after the withdrawal of support by donors limiting sustainability these projects. Therefore, this study sought to fill this gap by investigating factors which affect sustainability of donor funded food security projects in Tharaka South Sub-County, Tharaka Nithi County using there source based and stakeholder theories. The study was exploratory and was executed through a descriptive survey and targeted donor funded food security projects which included Njaa Marufuku, National Agriculture Sector Extension Policy, Food for Asset and Mount Kenya East Pilot Project for Natural Resource Management (MKEPP). The study used both simple random and purposive sampling methods in a population of 400 community project beneficiaries, Social Development Officer, project officers and opinion leaders and a sample of 238 respondents was adopted. Questionnaires with both closed ended and open-ended questions were used as the main research instruments to solicit information and the data obtained was coded and subjected to analysis using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Out of sample of 238, 227 respondents filled in and submitted the questionnaires making a response rate of 95% respectively. It was observed that community involvement and sustainability of donor funded food security projects correlated positively and significantly (r=0.548, p=0.000); Institution capacity and sustainability of donor funded food security projects correlated positively and significantly (r=0.521, p=0.000) and roles of donors and sustainability of donor funded food security projects correlated positively (r=0.534, p=0.000). Finally, the study established that donors play a very important role in ensuring sustainability of donor funded food security projects.

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