scholarly journals Assessment of Factors Causing Coffee Yield Gap Among Smallholder Farmers in Mbinga and Mbozi Districts

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leonard Kauwedi Kiwelu ◽  
Philip Damas ◽  
Zena Mpenda
Keyword(s):  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Yield Gap ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Coffee Yield ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract This study assesses the factors causing coffee yield gap among smallholder in the study area. The aim of this study is to increase coffee productivity from the current level. The primary data were collected from 218 adopters and 102 non-adopters of improved coffee varieties using a structured questionnaire. The descriptive statistics was used to assess yield gap and linear regression model was used to determine factors causing yield gap among smallholder farmers in the study area. The findings showed that the yield potential (3000 kg/ha and 1000 kg/ha) for improved and traditional coffee varieties respectively has not yet been realized by farmers and there is a large gap between the average coffee yield (1141 kg/ha and 384 kg/ha) gained by smallholder farmers growing improved coffee varieties and farmer growing traditional coffee varieties respectively. The yield gap from smallholder farmers with improved coffee varieties was 2000 kg/ha and 646 kg/ha from traditional coffee varieties. The main factors causing coffee yield gap were lack of access to extension services (p < 0.000), plant population (0.007), low use of fertilizer (p < 0.002), coffee diseases (p < 0.008). To minimize coffee yield gap in Tanzania promotion of the use of improved coffee varieties, fertilizer and agro-inputs is important.

“A Study on the Influence of Rewards on Job Satisfaction With Special Reference to Education Industry in Oman”

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-124
Author(s):  
Mrs Nithya Sambamoorthy ◽  
Mr Subhash Kodiyil Raman ◽  
Mr Bhraguram Thayyil
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Special Reference ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The Other ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Other Hand ◽  
Education Industry ◽  
College Of Technology ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This research is an examination and a study on the influence of rewards on job satisfaction of lecturers at Shinas College of Technology (ShCT). In academic industry, rewards are one of the factors that affecting job satisfaction of the employees and this will lead to affect their performance in their jobs. So, when rewards are more the job satisfaction will be high and when rewards are less the job satisfaction will be less. On the other hand, the age will not affect the job satisfaction. Previous research reveals that Job satisfaction is very important to success the industry and the rewards are the main factors which affect job satisfaction. The main purpose of this study is to know the influence of rewards in job satisfaction among the lecturers in ShCT. Moreover, this research attempts to identify how much rewards affect the job satisfaction in ShCT.  For this study used two types of data which are: primary data and secondary data. The sources of primary data is the response from lecturers at ShCT. It is collected through structured questionnaire and distributed such to 60 respondents. Secondary data, collected from internet, books, journals, articles etc.

scholarly journals An assessment of goat production practices in jigawa-state

2020 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 122-128
Author(s):  
O. A. Ojo ◽  
W. Buba
Keyword(s):  
Informal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Two Stage ◽  
Initial Capital ◽  
Major Constraint ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

This study evaluated the socio-economic characteristics of goat farmers, their production practices and constraints to production in Jigawa State. Respondents for the study were selected using a two-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected with the aid of well-structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics. The results showed that the majority (73.7%) of the producers are males and most (32.4%) were within the age bracket of 26-35 years, many (39.1%) of them had household sizes of (1-5) and majority of the respondents (53.1%) had informal education. Also, the results revealed that the major constraint to goat production in the study location was lack of initial capital (43.0%), followed by disease and parasites (30.7%), then theft and predators (12.8%). This study recommends that goat farmers should come together and form cooperatives; thereby they could have access to soft loans hence improving production, in terms of medication and capital for investment and expansion.

scholarly journals FACTORS AFFECTING WORK MOTIVATION OF OFFICERS AND LABORERS AT VIETNAM NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF FORESTRY, SOUTHERN CAMPUS

2020 ◽  
pp. 62-76
Author(s):  
Tran Van Hung ◽  
Huong Le Thi Mai
Keyword(s):  
Research Team ◽  
Work Motivation ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
School Officials ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
National University ◽  
Scale Test ◽  
Main Factors ◽  
Regression Correlation

The study aims to identify the main factors affecting the motivation of officials and employees at the Vietnam National University of Forestry, Southern Campus. The research team collected primary data through the survey of 215 officials working at Vietnam National University of Forestry, Southern Campus. The research methods used are descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis (EFA), scale test (Cronbach’s Alpha), regression correlation analysis, and testing of the research hypotheses. As a result, 5 factors have been found to be affecting employees' working motivation, including: promotion opportunities and career development; wages, bonuses and benefits, stable jobs; leader; friendship colleague. On this basis, the study proposes a number of recommendations to improve the motivation of school officials.

scholarly journals Market Orientation for Better Accountability of Government-Linked Companies

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jamaliah Said ◽  
Md. Mahmudul Alam ◽  
Nik Herda Nik Abdullah ◽  
Nur Nadiah Zulkarnain
Keyword(s):  
Market Orientation ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Close Attention ◽  
The Status ◽  
Business Functions ◽  
The Government ◽  
Competitive Actions ◽  
Executives And Managers

This study assesses the status of the current level of market orientation among the Government-Linked Companies (GLCs) in Malaysia. This study collected primary data based on a set of questionnaire survey among 134 executives and managers of GLCs in Malaysia. The data were collected based on opinions of the ten factors of market orientation practices by using the five-point Likert scale. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics. On an average, 86.6% of the respondents agreed that they focus on these factors of market orientation. The federal owned GLCs place more emphasis on market orientation than the state owned GLCs. This study suggests improving the practices of market orientation of GLCs in Malaysia by emphasizing on providing close attention to after-sales service, responding rapidly to the threats of competitive actions, regularly discussing the competitors’ strengths and strategies by top management, and freely communicating successful and unsuccessful customer experiences across all business functions. It is suggested that Malaysian GLCs should serious invest in market orientation to deliver higher accountability outcomes.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF MICROFINANCE ON SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ LIVELIHOOD IN RWANDA: A CASE STUDY OF NYAMAGABE DISTRICT

AGROFOR ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eularie MUTAMULIZA ◽  
Edouard MUSABANGANJI
Keyword(s):  
Propensity Score ◽  
Propensity Score Matching ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Nearest Neighbor ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Microfinance Institutions ◽  
Nearest Neighbor Matching ◽  
The Government

Microfinance in Rwanda is considered as one of the most crucial mechanisms in the implementation of the Government program to reduce poverty and to increase economic growth. However, despite the effort made by the Government of Rwanda to put in place microfinance institutions in rural areas, little is known about the effects of microfinance on smallholder farmers’ income in Nyamagabe District of Rwanda. This study aimed at examining the contribution of microfinance services to the income of smallholder farmers in Nyamagabe District. Primary data were collected from 240 respondents randomly selected in 3 sectors of Nyamagabe District using structured questionnaires. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents and Propensity Score Matching was used to assess the effect of microfinance on smallholder farmers’ livelihood. The results from descriptive statistics showing that 117 respondents were participants in microfinance services and 123 were nonparticipants and more men were committed to participate and to access microfinance services than women. Results from Propensity Score Matching Model using both Kernel Based Matching and Nearest Neighbor Matching showed that the households participating in microfinance services increased their total annual income by 256,674 Rwandan francs and 228,246 Rwandan francs more than non-participants, respectively. The study recommended that smallholder farmers should be encouraged to participate in microfinance services to increase their income and agricultural productivity. The use of SACCOs and microfinance services needs to be promoted in order to provide an instrument for mobilizing savings and extending credit.

scholarly journals Influence of Green Recruitment and Selection on Sustainability of Selected Tea Factories in Kericho Highlands Region, Kenya

2022 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Towett Joseah Kiplangat ◽  
Hellen Sang ◽  
Paul Kingori
Keyword(s):  
Positive Relationship ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Alpha Coefficient ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Correlational Research ◽  
Analyse Data ◽  
Recruitment And Selection ◽  
Instrument Reliability ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The focus of this study was to assess the influence of green recruitment and selection on the sustainability of selected tea factories in Kericho Highlands region, Kenya. The study was anchored on human capital theory. It adopted a correlational research design, with a targeted population of 915 respondents drawn from tea factories in the Kericho highlands region. A sample size of 278 respondents was determined scientifically using the Yamane taro formula. Primary data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The validity of the research was checked together with the supervisors and subject experts, while instrument reliability was determined through Cronbach's alpha coefficient, where a coefficient of 0.7987 was obtained. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis was used to analyse data. The findings established a significant positive relationship between green recruitment and selection and the sustainability of the tea factories. The study concluded that green recruitment and selection influenced the sustainability of the factories.

Shari'ah Compliance as a Matter for Financial Performance

2020 ◽  
pp. 355-371
Author(s):  
Md. Harun Ur Rashid ◽  
Md Hafij Ullah ◽  
Faruk Bhuiyan
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Financial Performance ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Annual Reports ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Islamic Banks ◽  
Bank Executives ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Islamic banks must comply with the Shari'ah rulings fully as it is the foundation of Islamic banks. However, the level of Shari'ah compliance is not the same among the Islamic banks. Similarly, despite performing well, the financial performances of Islamic banks differ from each other. Therefore, the chapter explores the association between financial performance and Shari'ah compliance. The chapter used both the primary and secondary data. The primary data was collected through surveying 300 bank executives from six full-fledged Islamic banks operated in Bangladesh with a structured questionnaire on Shari'ah compliance, whereas information on financial performance were extracted from the annual reports of the sample banks. Descriptive statistics and regression analysis were used to analyze the data and conclude the findings. The findings show that Shari'ah compliance has a positive and significant impact on the financial performance with respect to the total liabilities and total assets.

scholarly journals Determinants of Profitability of Bushmeat Marketing in Oluyole Local Government, Oyo State, Nigeria

2021 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 719-722
Author(s):  
K.T. Layade ◽  
A.A. Layade ◽  
Y.T. Owoeye ◽  
O.A. Adenika ◽  
O.T. Oyediji
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Random Sampling ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Profitability Analysis ◽  
Marketing Efficiency ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

: The study was carried out to find out the determinants of profitability in bushmeat marketing in Oluyole Government, Oyo state, Nigeria. Primary data were obtained through the use of thirty structured questionnaire administered to bushmeat marketers using a random sampling technique. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, market efficiency and regression analysis. The results showed that all the respondents were female (100%) and married (84%). The mean age of the respondents was 48.0±7.0 years, 83.3% had formal education with average year of experience of 24.0 ±8.0 years in bushmeat marketing. Profitability analysis revealed that bushmeat marketing is profitable venture with an average market margins of N25,309.00 and N6,433.33 per week for fresh and smoked bushmeat respectively. The marketing efficiency was greater than unity (ME>1). Regression analysis result indicated a significant relationship between year of education, marital status, membership of association and the marketing margin (p<0.01). The study thus recommends a policy that will regulate marketing of bushmeat to further enhance its efficiency in the study area.

scholarly journals THE AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES MODE OF OPERATION IN HORTICULTURAL SCHEMES IN WEST COAST REGION IN KOMBO CENTRAL AND NORTH OF THE GAMBIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 40-57
Author(s):  
Lamin K M Fatty ◽  
Prof. Idu Ogbe Ode ◽  
Igbana Ajir
Keyword(s):  
West Coast ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
The Gambia ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Post Harvest ◽  
Mode Of Operation ◽  
Coast Region

The study assesses agricultural extension services mode of operation in horticultural farms for smallholder farmers in Kombo Central and North, West Coast Region of The Gambia. The instruments designed to gather the primary data include; structured interview and focus group discussions (FGD) supported by secondary data using official documents and key informant interview for verification. The target population consisted of 398 respondents, 10 extension officers and three extension agent heads. The data was quantitatively analyzed using percentages, frequency distribution tables, t-test, chi-squared test correlation and factorial analysis. Qualitative data from the in-depth interviews were also analyzed and presented appropriately. It was found that the variables on the influence of extension services (availability of AES, extension visit, farm size, marital status, experience in farming, education, farm group, transportation, post-harvest technology training and distance to market) are significantly associated with the horticultural smallholder farmers post-harvest losses. It means that there is a significant relationship between extension availability and post-harvest handling at p < 0.05 level of significance. The research comes out with the following recommendations; the need for continued research, development and investment programmes in extension, effective and efficient communication to the farmers, availability of horticultural production, government policy aimed at training and developing farmer capacity in appropriate monitoring systems of extension services, road improvement in the study areas and creating better improvement conditions for the extension agents. The study proves the need to improve the living conditions of services for extension services and availability of extension officers at a regular base with appropriate knowledge and skills. Keywords: Agricultural Extension Services, mode of Operation in horticultural Schemes, West Coast Region, Kombo Central, North, The Gambia.

scholarly journals Beekeeping practice and honey production potential in Afar Regional State, Ethiopia

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 66-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gebrehaweria Kidane Reda ◽  
Shishay Girmay ◽  
Belets Gebremichael
Keyword(s):  
Production Systems ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Northern Ethiopia ◽  
Tropical Plants ◽  
Honey Production ◽  
Afar Region ◽  
Improved Technology ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

Abstract The contribution of beekeeping is perhaps one of the most important income-generating activities for millions of smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. This study was intended to assess beekeeping practices and potential in three districts of Afar Region, northern Ethiopia. Primary data were collected from 120 respondents proportionally selected from each district. Semi-structured questionnaire were employed to collect the primary data. Focus-group discussion was also used to support interpretation of the interview data. Basically, descriptive statistics were used to analyse the data. All respondents use traditional honey production system despite some recent trials. The mean live colony ownership of the sample beekeepers is 10.08 colonies per household, with a maximum ownership of 62 colonies. The study showed that the annual honey production per beehive varies from 4 to 17 kg, with a mean production of 9.66 kg. The majority of the respondents harvest two times per year, while 18%, 19%, and 14.2% of the respondents harvest three, four, and five times per year respectively. This might be due to the special floral calendar of tropical plants found in the areas. 67.5% of respondents supplement their colonies during dry season. Producers travel more than seven kilometres to sell their honey. On average, beekeepers sell 77.86 kg per year individually, with a range of 0 to 353 kg. The main constraints of honey production in the area are recurrent drought, poor extension service, lack of access to improved technology, deforestation, etc. Therefore, it requires intervention to change the old beekeeping practices through training and introducing improved production systems.

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