scholarly journals ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF TYPICAL SUSTAINABLE LAND MANAGEMENT MODELS IN SELECTED PROVINCES OF VIETNAM

2019 ◽  
Vol 128 (5B) ◽  
pp. 37
Author(s):  
Bùi Dũng Thể ◽  
Hồng Bích Ngọc
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Mekong Delta ◽  
Agroforestry Systems ◽  
Crop Rotations ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sustainable Land Management ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
The North ◽  
Hoa Binh

<p><strong>Abstract: </strong>This study undertakes an economic analysis of selected sustainable land management (SLM) models in three selected provinces: Hoa Binh province in the Northwestern Mountainous region, Quang Tri province in the North Central Coast and Can Tho province in the Mekong Delta. The SLM models in Hoa Binh province are agroforestry models and those in the provinces of Quang Tri and Can Tho are annual crop rotations and intercropping with improved cultivation methods. The present study uses primary data from a multipurpose survey of 826 farm households. The results show that the agroforestry systems in Hoa Binh province are not financially attractive to farmers as their net returns are low, but their off-site benefit of soil erosion reduction in terms of safe removal and dumping cost of sediment is remarkable, about VND 300,000–320,000 per hectare per year. The SLM models in Hai Lang district (Quang Tri) are profitable with a much higher net return than that of prevailing non-SLM model with cassava mono-cropping. For Can Tho province, the SLM models with rice and upland crop rotations have significantly higher net returns than those of the triple-rice rotation model. However, the profitability of the studied SLM models is significantly affected by the risks associated with poor development or lack of outlet markets. Enhancing farmers’ agribusiness knowledge making them be able to deal with risks in the adoption of SLM models is of vital importance.</p><p>Keywords: sustainable land management economic analysis, Hoa Binh, Quang Tri, Can Tho</p><p> </p>

scholarly journals Relationships and the Determinants of Sustainable Land Management Technologies in North Gojjam Sub-Basin, Upper Blue Nile, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (11) ◽  
pp. 6365
Author(s):  
Alelgn Ewunetu ◽  
Belay Simane ◽  
Ermias Teferi ◽  
Benjamin F. F. Zaitchik
Keyword(s):  
Land Management ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Policy Issue ◽  
Farm Households ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Sustainable Land Management ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Blue Nile ◽  
The North

Sustainable land management (SLM) is a leading policy issue in Ethiopia. However, the adoption and continuous use of SLM technologies remain low. This study investigates the interrelationship of adopted SLM technologies and key factors of farmers’ decisions to use SLM technologies in the North Gojjam sub-basin of the Upper Blue Nile. The study was based on the investigation of cross-sectional data obtained from 414 randomly selected rural household heads, focus group discussions, and key informant interviews. Descriptive statistics and Econometric models (i.e., Multivariate Probit and Poisson regression) were used to analyze quantitative data, while a content analysis method was used for qualitative data analysis. Results indicate that at least one type of SLM technology was implemented by 94% of farm households in the North Gojjam sub-basin. The most widely used technologies were chemical fertilizer, soil bund, and animal manure. Most of the adopted SLM technologies complement each other. Farm size, family size, male-headed household, local institutions, perception of soil erosion, livestock size, total income, and extension service increased the adoption probability of most SLM technologies. Plot fragmentation, household age, plot distance, off-farm income, market distance, and perception of good fertile soil discourage the adoption probability of most SLM technologies. To scale up SLM technologies against land degradation, it is important to consider households’ demographic characteristics, the capacity of farm households, and plot-level related factors relevant to the specific SLM technologies being promoted.

scholarly journals Income Diversification and Sustainable Land Management Practices among Rural Cassava-based Farmers in Imo State

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-14
Author(s):  
I. H. Eririogu ◽  
E. D. Mevayekuku ◽  
R. N. Echebiri ◽  
A. Atama ◽  
P. C. Amanze ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Land Management ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Diversity Index ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Sustainable Land Management ◽  
Income Diversification ◽  
Imo State ◽  
Cassava Production ◽  
On Farm

Aims: To examine the income diversification activities and sustainable land management practices among rural cassava-based farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Study Design: Primary data collection. Place and Duration of Study: Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Pre-requisite study, Post-Graduation in Agricultural Resource and Environmental Economics, between August 2017 and January 2018. Methodology: Data were collected using well-structured questionnaire, administered to rural cassava-based farmers. Multi-stage and purposive sampling techniques were employed, and one hundred and twenty (120) farmers were randomly selected for the study. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Sustainable Land Management Index, Probit model and Inverse Herfindahl–Hirschman Diversity Index. The sustainable land management index (SLMI) was constructed from twelve (12) different sustainable land management indicators based on the sustainable practices prevalent in the study area. Results: Results showed that cassava-based production was dominated by female farmers (63.33%) with mean age of 46, married (70.00%) with mean household size of 6 persons. The Inverse Herfindahl-Hirschman Diversity (IHHD) results showed that 87.50% of rural cassava-based farmers diversified their income base into other income-generating activities namely, off-farm and/or non-farm activities. The mean naira value for on-farm income was N 130,646.2k, while that of off-farm and non-farm were N 20,554.17k and N 78,333.33k, respectively. Cassava-based farmers diversified mostly into non-farm activities together with their on-farm activities, with a mean annual income (in naira) of N244,333.60k. The probit analysis showed that off-farm and non-farm activities have positive and significant effects on sustainable land management practices. The off-farm and non-farm activities encouraged the rural cassava-based farmers to adapt sustainable land management practices. However, doubling farmer’s engagement to off-farm activities (off-farm2) had a negative effect on sustainable land management, indicating that doubling their engagement to off-farm activities empowers farmers to adapt unsustainable labour-saving practices such over use of agrochemicals (herbicides, inorganic fertilizers and insecticides), due to drudgery and exhaustion as they allocate more of their labour services to another farmer’s farm. Conclusion: In order to improve the adoption and adaption of sustainable land management practices, and reduce the drudgery in cassava production as farmers diversify more into off-farm activities, sustainable labour-saving technologies and practices such as conservation tillage and simple tools that reduce labour requirement in cassava production, save time and energy, were recommended. More lands should be allocated to cassava farmers, as farm land diversity will facilitate the adoption and adaption of sustainable land management practices such as fallowing and crop rotation that increase productivity by replacing fallow periods with growing different crops that replenish soil nutrients.

scholarly journals Does Information Acquisition Influence the Adoption of Sustainable Land Management Practices? Evidence From Mpumalanga Province South Africa

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
Author(s):  
Oluwaseun Samuel Oduniyi ◽  
Sibongile Sylvia Tekana
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Information Acquisition ◽  
Management Practices ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sustainable Land Management ◽  
Bivariate Probit ◽  
Mpumalanga Province

Agricultural information plays a vital role in adopting agricultural technology. The study explored if information acquisition is related to the adoption of sustainable land management practices (SLMP) and jointly decided in Mpumalanga Province of South Africa. Primary data were collected through face-to-face interviews, using a proportionate random sampling technique to get 250 smallholder farmers to participate in the survey. A seemingly unrelated bivariate probit (SUBP) model and a recursive bivariate probit (RBP) model were adopted to examine the objective. The statistical estimation of the SUBP showed that there is a relationship, an empirical association between information acquisition and SLMP; while RBP estimation showed that information acquisition was exogenous in the adoption model; thus, the decision to acquire information and adopt SLMP was not jointly decided. Therefore, the study presents the determinants of information acquisition alongside with the adoption of SLPM. The result from the SUBP model, indicated that the years spent in school; agricultural extension service; the number of extension visits and the years of farming, influenced both information acquisition and the adoption of SLMP. The cost attached positively influenced the adoption of SLMP; while gender, marital status and age only influenced the information acquisition.

North Otago Sustainable Land Management Group: Assisting the North Otago community to move towards the goal of sustainable land use

1996 ◽  
pp. 101-105
Author(s):  
G. Ludemann ◽  
D.C. Hewson ◽  
R. Green
Keyword(s):  
Land Use ◽  
Land Management ◽  
Farming Systems ◽  
Sustainable Land Use ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Sustainable Land Management ◽  
The North ◽  
Management Group ◽  
Market Opportunities

The North Otago area has a climate that often fluctuates from severe drought to flood in a short space of time. The climatic extremes, and some unsustainable land use practices can put the area's fragile loessial soils at risk of water and wind erosion. This paper outlines an approach used in North Otago which has enabled the community to identify its sustainability and environmental issues and begin to make changes to land use and farmer attitudes. A group of key farmers was brought together to oversee the preparation of Sustainable Land Management Guidelines for the downlands. (This group became the North Otago Sustainable Land Management Group - NOSLaM Group.) From this grew a wide-ranging community-driven project with a full-time co-ordinator, and a vision to have most land users adopting sustainable farming systems. This should ensure the area is ready to meet the world market demands for environmental quality in food and fibre production. The Group will promote individual environmental farm plans which will have a monitoring component. Some farmers will work towards some form of property accreditation such as ISO 14001. This pilot project will be highlighting the economic benefits of environmentally sound farming methods, through seminars, field-days, newsletters and a demonstration farm. The Group is working in partnership with farmers, the processing industry and marketing people to identify market opportunities for the area's food and fibre produced by environmentally friendly farming systems. Keywords: cultivation, environment, Environmental Farm Plans, erosion, guidelines, ISO 14001 accreditation, market opportunities, monitoring, sustainable land use, sustainability

scholarly journals An Economic Analysis of Pigeonpea Seed Production Technology and Its Adoption Behavior: Indian Context

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Govind Pal ◽  
Radhika Channanamchery ◽  
R. K. Singh ◽  
Udaya Bhaskar Kethineni ◽  
H. Ram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Seed Production ◽  
Family Size ◽  
Production Technology ◽  
Certified Seed ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Grain Production ◽  
Total Cost ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Indian Context

The present study was based on primary data collected from 100 farmers in Gulbarga district of Karnataka, India, during the agricultural year 2013-2014. Study shows that average land holding size of pigeonpea seed farmers was higher in comparison to grain farmers and district average. The study illustrates a ratio of 32 : 68 towards fixed and variable costs in pigeonpea certified seed production with a total cost of₹39436 and the gross and net returns were₹73300 and₹33864 per hectare, respectively. The total cost of cultivation, gross return, and net return in pigeonpea seed production were higher by around 23, 32, and 44 percent than grain production, respectively. Hence, production of certified seed has resulted in a win-win situation for the farmers with higher yield and increased returns. The decision of the farmer on adoption of seed production technology was positively influenced by his education, age, land holding, irrigated land, number of crops grown, and extension contacts while family size was influencing negatively. Higher yield and profitability associated with seed production can be effectively popularized among farmers, resulting in increased certified seed production.

scholarly journals ANALISIS EKONOMI ALAT PENANGKAPAN IKAN ARAD DI PANTAI UTARA PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Benny Osta Nababan, S.Pi, M.Si ◽  
Tridoyo Kusumastanto ◽  
Luky Adrianto ◽  
Achmad Fahrudi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
North Coast ◽  
Fishing Gear ◽  
The North ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Central Java Province

Arad termasuk dalam kelompok alat penangkapan ikan yang dilarang berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia Nomor. 2/Permen-Kp/2015 tentang larangan penggunaan alat penangkapan ikan pukat hela (trawls) dan pukat tarik (seine nets) di wilayah pengelolaan perikanan negara Republik Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara ekonomi alat penangkapan ikan arad dengan yang dikombinasikan dengan alat penangkapan ikan lainnya di Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Pengumpulan data primer dilakukan melalui wawancara kepada nelayan arad yang menggunakan kapal berukuran kurang dari 10 GT dengan menggunakan panduan wawancara serta pengamatan lapangan. Pengumpulan data sekunder dilakukan ke instansi pemerintah seperti Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan Jawa Tengah dan BPS. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis kelayakan usaha. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa sebagian nelayan arad memiliki alat penangkap ikan lain seperti sudu, gillnet dan trammel net. Penggunaan alat penangkapan ikan berdasarkan musim ikan, seperti musim cumi, teri, kakap, belanak, kembung dan lainnya. Penelitian ini mengelompokkan nelayan berdasarkan jumlah alat penangkapan ikan yang dimiliki yaitu satu alat penangkapan ikan (arad), dua alat penangkapan ikan (arad dan sudu), tiga alat penangkapan ikan (arad, trammel net dan gillnet). Nelayan yang memiliki alat penangkapan ikan tambahan selain arad memperoleh keuntungan yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan hanya memiliki satu alat penangkapan ikan (arad). Kombinasi alat penangkapan ikan yang ramah lingkungan menggunakan 3 alat penangkapan ikan yaitu arad, gillnet dan trammel net sesuai musim ikan memberikan manfaat ekonomi yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan penggunaan arad sepanjang tahun.Title: An Economic Analysis of ‘Arad’ Fishing Gear In the North Coast of Central Java Province Arad is an abandoned fishing gear based on the Regulation of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia Number 2 / Permen-Kp / 2015 concerning the prohibition on the use of trawls and seine nets in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia fisheries management. This study aimed at economic analysis of Arad capture fisheries (1 tool) compared with the capture using combination of Arad and other fishing equipment on the North Coast of Central Java. The study used primary and secondary data that were collected in the North Coast of Central Java. Primary data were collected through interviews and observation with Arad fishers working on boat under 10 GT. Secondarydata were collected from government agencies such as Marine and Fisheries Agency of Central Java and Statistics Indonesia. The results showed that some of the Arad fishers had other fishing gear such as blade, gillnet and trammel net. The use of fishing gear depended on fish season, such as squid, anchovies, snapper, mullet, bloating and others. This study classified fishers based on the number of fishing gear that fisher's had, namely, one fishing gear (arad), two fishing gear (arad and blade), three fishing gear (arad, trammel net and gillnet). Fishers having additional fishing gear get higher profits compared to those having only one fishing gear (ARAD). The use of 3 fishing gear namely arad, gillnet and trammel net according to fish season provides higher economic benefits compared to Arad only throughout the year.

scholarly journals ANALISIS EKONOMI ALAT PENANGKAPAN IKAN ARAD DI PANTAI UTARA PROVINSI JAWA TENGAH

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Benny Osta Nababan, S.Pi, M.Si ◽  
Tridoyo Kusumastanto ◽  
Luky Adrianto ◽  
Achmad Fahrudi
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
North Coast ◽  
Fishing Gear ◽  
The North ◽  
Central Java ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Central Java Province

Arad termasuk dalam kelompok alat penangkapan ikan yang dilarang berdasarkan Peraturan Menteri Kelautan dan Perikanan Republik Indonesia Nomor. 2/Permen-Kp/2015 tentang larangan penggunaan alat penangkapan ikan pukat hela (trawls) dan pukat tarik (seine nets) di wilayah pengelolaan perikanan negara Republik Indonesia. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengkaji secara ekonomi alat penangkapan ikan arad dengan yang dikombinasikan dengan alat penangkapan ikan lainnya di Pantai Utara Jawa Tengah. Jenis data yang digunakan adalah data primer dan data sekunder. Pengumpulan data primer dilakukan melalui wawancara kepada nelayan arad yang menggunakan kapal berukuran kurang dari 10 GT dengan menggunakan panduan wawancara serta pengamatan lapangan. Pengumpulan data sekunder dilakukan ke instansi pemerintah seperti Dinas Kelautan dan Perikanan Jawa Tengah dan BPS. Metode analisis data yang digunakan adalah analisis kelayakan usaha. Hasil penelitian menunjukan bahwa sebagian nelayan arad memiliki alat penangkap ikan lain seperti sudu, gillnet dan trammel net. Penggunaan alat penangkapan ikan berdasarkan musim ikan, seperti musim cumi, teri, kakap, belanak, kembung dan lainnya. Penelitian ini mengelompokkan nelayan berdasarkan jumlah alat penangkapan ikan yang dimiliki yaitu satu alat penangkapan ikan (arad), dua alat penangkapan ikan (arad dan sudu), tiga alat penangkapan ikan (arad, trammel net dan gillnet). Nelayan yang memiliki alat penangkapan ikan tambahan selain arad memperoleh keuntungan yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan hanya memiliki satu alat penangkapan ikan (arad). Kombinasi alat penangkapan ikan yang ramah lingkungan menggunakan 3 alat penangkapan ikan yaitu arad, gillnet dan trammel net sesuai musim ikan memberikan manfaat ekonomi yang lebih tinggi dibandingkan dengan penggunaan arad sepanjang tahun.Title: An Economic Analysis of ‘Arad’ Fishing Gear In the North Coast of Central Java Province Arad is an abandoned fishing gear based on the Regulation of the Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia Number 2 / Permen-Kp / 2015 concerning the prohibition on the use of trawls and seine nets in the territory of the Republic of Indonesia fisheries management. This study aimed at economic analysis of Arad capture fisheries (1 tool) compared with the capture using combination of Arad and other fishing equipment on the North Coast of Central Java. The study used primary and secondary data that were collected in the North Coast of Central Java. Primary data were collected through interviews and observation with Arad fishers working on boat under 10 GT. Secondarydata were collected from government agencies such as Marine and Fisheries Agency of Central Java and Statistics Indonesia. The results showed that some of the Arad fishers had other fishing gear such as blade, gillnet and trammel net. The use of fishing gear depended on fish season, such as squid, anchovies, snapper, mullet, bloating and others. This study classified fishers based on the number of fishing gear that fisher's had, namely, one fishing gear (arad), two fishing gear (arad and blade), three fishing gear (arad, trammel net and gillnet). Fishers having additional fishing gear get higher profits compared to those having only one fishing gear (ARAD). The use of 3 fishing gear namely arad, gillnet and trammel net according to fish season provides higher economic benefits compared to Arad only throughout the year.

scholarly journals An economic analysis of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) cultivation in eastern zone of Haryana (India) under polyhouse and open field condition

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 402-405
Author(s):  
Parveen Kumar ◽  
R. S. Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Economic Analysis ◽  
Open Field ◽  
Field Condition ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Personal Interview ◽  
Cucumis Sativus L ◽  
Net Returns ◽  
Eastern Zone ◽  
The Cost ◽  
Open Field Condition

The study was conducted in north zone of Haryana (India) state to find out the economic analysis of cucumber cultivation under polyhouse and open field condition. The primary data was collected by personal interview of the selected respondents with the help of well-designed and pre tested schedule. Simple statistical tools like average and percentage were used to calculate the economics of the crop. In the present study, it was found that the cost of cultivation of cucumber per acre under polyhouse was Rs. 283684.40 while in case of open field condition it was Rs. 98003.39. In case of production and net returns, it was higher per acre in polyhouse; 245.47 quintal and Rs. 97138.68, respectively. Present study concluded that yield and income of farmers can be increased with help of polyhouse technology in case of cucumber cultivation.

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