scholarly journals Efficacies and Impediments in Large Cardamom Farming in Ilam, Nepal

2018 ◽  
pp. 42-54
Author(s):  
Thakur Bhattari
Keyword(s):  
Export Performance ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
High Price ◽  
Marginal Land ◽  
Suitable Climate ◽  
Commercial Crop ◽  
Disease Free ◽  
Large Cardamom

Among all agricultural products produced in Nepal, large cardamom is the most expensive commercial crop with the highest export potential. The crop was initiated in Ilam. And, Ilam remained in the top four among large cardamom producing districts in Nepal up to 2014/15. Hence, the district deserves a pedagogic and appreciable place in its cultivation. The district was purposively selected for the analysis of its efficacy and blemishes. For this, primary data were collected during 2007 and 2014.The main efficacies of the crop were its high price, use of marginal land in cultivation, use of manpower mostly during off-season of other farming, need of less capital, and a common (familiar) crop. Suitable climate, rainfall, temperature range, export performance, tariff advantages, and availability of varieties were other plus points of the crop. The promises in its cultivation included prospects of quality improvement, growth in productivity, and easy approach to market. The challenges and weaknesses of the crop included diseases, lack of disease free saplings and seedlings, price fluctuations, drying of water sources for irrigation, and lack of government support in its cultivation and marketing. The crop was found popular in the study area due to its efficacies, which had outstripped its blemishes or flaws.Economic Journal of Development Issues Vol. 21 & 22 No. 1-2 (2016) Combined Issue, Page: 42-54

scholarly journals The reconstitution of African women's spiritualities in the context of the Amazwi Abesifazane (Voices of Women) project in KwaZulu-Natal (1998-2005)

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Bernice Stott
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Narrative Therapy ◽  
Well Being ◽  
National Archive ◽  
The Body ◽  
Government Support ◽  
African Women ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Therapeutic Effects ◽  
Kwazulu Natal

This study will investigate and critically evaluate the reconstitution of African women’s spiritualities in the context of the Amazwi Abesifazane project. This project forms part of the endeavours of Create Africa South, a Non Governmental Organisation situated in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, which was initiated by the artist Andries Botha. It encourages women, post trauma, to ‘re-member’ themselves by creating memory cloths of embroidery and appliqué reflecting on their experiences in pre- and post-apartheid South Africa. This interdisciplinary study theorises that it is an archive that speaks about African women resisting destructive forces and reconstituting their spiritualities through the therapeutic effects of creativity. The study will not include research into the many other activities undertaken by Create Africa South. Rupture is implied in the use of the word ‘reconstitution’. Reconstitution encompasses the act of constituting again the character of the body, mind and spirit as regards health, strength and well-being of the women (McIntosh, 1970:261). In this study, spirituality is defined as the way in which the women in the Amazwi Abesifazane project reflect upon and live out their belief in God. The power of storytelling is examined from the perspectives of narratology, narrative therapy, sewing and orality/literary studies as resources for the women’s reclamation of their lives. Defining feminisms in South Africa is problematised by issues of race, class and culture. In a context of poverty, everyday survivalist strategies are the diverse forms of resistance seen in the Amazwi Abesifazane project. The women’s stories, cloths and interviews are triangulated as primary data. They are examples of the rich art of resistance against despair and are located in a paradigm of hope. In conclusion, I strongly call for government support in declaring the project a national archive. The multidimensional mediums of the Amazwi Abesifazane/ UbuMama projects nurture the women’s creativity and revitalise their spiritualities towards personal and national transformation.

scholarly journals Social and Economic Potential of Reclamation Development of Agroindustrial Complex of the Russian Federation

2021 ◽  
Vol 93 ◽  
pp. 03018
Author(s):  
А.А. Ugryumova ◽  
М.P. Zamakhovsky ◽  
О.Yu. Grishaeva ◽  
L.Е. Pautova
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Legal Framework ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Economic Potential ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Agroindustrial Complex

The article presents the modern legal framework for the restoration and development of the land reclamation industry in the Russian Federation; specifics of the implementation of the State Program for the Development of Agriculture and the regulation of markets for agricultural products, raw materials and food, considering the implementation of the departmental program "Development of the Land Reclamation Complex of the Russian Federation". The formulation and content of the concept of the socio-economic potential of amelioration of the country have been concretized, which made it possible to identify the target orientation of such private potentials of the industry as: resource, innovation and technical, investment and entrepreneurial, economic, regulatory, social and personnel and information and digital. The classification of factors influencing the social and economic potential of land reclamation in the Russian Federation was substantiated and the relationship between the leading groups of these factors, focused on the financial and investment potential of agricultural producers, government support and the level of demand for agricultural products, was visualized. The official documents are detailed, which allow to manage the personnel potential of the industry, as the most important component of its reclamation potential. Sectoral guidelines for the development and formation of ameliorative potential at the federal level and the importance of regional programs for the development of rural areas are outlined. In the course of the study, it was revealed that there was no relationship in the regulatory documents on the formation and development of the potential of the reclamation industry of the agroindustrial complex, and it was concluded that it was necessary to improve the mechanisms of regulatory and methodological tools.

scholarly journals STRATEGI PENGEMBANGAN USAHA INDUSTRI KERAJINAN BAMBU BATIK UD. BETRIS DI KELURAHAN MERAS KECAMATAN BUNAKEN KOTA MANADO

2018 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Julia ., Lendombela ◽  
Melsje Y. Memah ◽  
Agnes E. Loho
Keyword(s):  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Production Equipment ◽  
External Factors ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Internal Factors ◽  
Market Opportunities ◽  
The Government

This study aims to identify internal factors and external factors of UD Betris, as well as to determine the strategy for developing the business of bamboo batik handicraft industry UD Betris. Betris in Meras Village. This research was conducted from April to June 2018. The data used were primary data and secondary data. Primary data is obtained through observation and interviews which are divided into two parties, namely internal parties (business owners and labor) and external parties (local government and consumers) with 8 (eight) respondents. Meanwhile, secondary data was obtained from literature studies. Analysis of the data used is by using a SWOT analysis. The results showed that internal factors include: raw materials, quality of raw materials, price of raw materials, product uniqueness, business spirit and craftsman skills, product prices, product durability and quality, not having financial records, traditional production equipment, product arrangement that has not been arranged neat, promotion is not efficient, does not have a special place of business, and there is no parking space. external factors include: high market opportunities, government support, opportunities for training, opportunities to participate in exhibitions, plastic substitute goods, interest in business successors, and the existence of competitors using modern production tools. Based on the SWOT diagram, the chosen strategy is a combination of SO, namely: 1) Maintaining product quality and continuing to develop products by innovating to create bamboo handicraft products with new designs. 2) Continue to work with the government and related agencies to develop and expand marketing areas so that products are better known to local and foreign communities through training and exhibition events. *jnkd*.

scholarly journals Analisis Keunggulan Kompetitif Ubikayu terhadap Jagung dan Kedelai di Kabupaten Lampung Tengah

2016 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 209
Author(s):  
Robet - Asnawi ◽  
Made Jana Mejaya
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Financial Analysis ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Farming System ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
High Price ◽  
Food Crops ◽  
Structured Interviews

Cassava is a major food crops which widely developed in Lampung province, it caused   high adaptability, easily cultivated, smallest risk of failure, and high price. The study was objective to analyze competitive advantage of casava farming system compared to  maize and soybean farming system. The activity were conducted at Central Lampung regency from April 2012 to February 2013. The primary data were obtained from respondents with sample of 90 farmers, using survey methods with structured interviews and questionnaires. Secondary data were obtained from the office of relevant agencies and BPS Lampung. Data analysis were financial analysis and competitive advantage analysis. The results showed that cassava farming more profitable than maize and soybean farming system  income Rp.21.109.000/ha and R/C of 2,91 compared to corn farming income Rp.15.935.000 and R/C of 2,01 and soybean farming income Rp.5.187.800/ha and R/C of 1,48.  Cassava farming system will be competitive compared corn and soybeans farming on the productivity levels at least 34.567 kg/ha and 20,788 kg/ha and cassava price at least IDR 654/kg and IDR 394/kg.

scholarly journals The Effect of Knowledge Identification and Knowledge use on Performance of Small and Medium-Scaled Enterprises (SMEs): A Study of Apparel SMEs in Sri Lanka

2019 ◽  
pp. 31-41
Author(s):  
I. P. W. Sirinaga ◽  
Prof. (Dr.) Ali Khatibi ◽  
Dr. Ferdous Azam
Keyword(s):  
Sri Lanka ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Two Dimensions ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Sample Population ◽  
Knowledge Use ◽  
Frame Work ◽  
Knowledge Identification

The previous empirical findings identified knowledge identification and knowledge use as two dimensions of knowledge management; however, both areas were not extensively studied in the literature. Therefore, the paper attempted to determine the nature of knowledge identification and knowledge use on the performance of apparel sector Small and Medium-scaled Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka and also to analyze the effect of the performance of apparel SMEs. The population was determined from export performance indicators of the Export Development Board of Sri Lanka (EDB) as of 2017, and National Frame Work for SMEs in Sri Lanka was taken as the parameter to classify SMEs, which record annual turnover less than LKR 750 million. A simple random sampling technique was used as the sampling technique to ensure appropriate representation of the sample population. The owners of export-oriented apparel SMEs in Sri Lanka have been considered as respondents. A self-administrated questionnaire was used to gather primary data and SPSS 21 version was used to generate results.

Organic food women entrepreneurs-TISM approach for challenges

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Shweta Dahiya ◽  
Anupama Panghal ◽  
Shilpa Sindhu ◽  
Parveen Siwach
Keyword(s):  
Women Entrepreneurs ◽  
Scale Up ◽  
Organic Food ◽  
Free Food ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Food Sector ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Expert Opinions ◽  
Total Interpretive Structural Modelling

Purpose Organic food is getting attention these days from consumers and producers, in pursuit of safe and chemical-free food. In India, there is an upsurge in entrepreneurs in the organic food sector, with women entrepreneurs signalling higher numbers. Women entrepreneurs have the potential to contribute significantly to the field of organic food; the only requirement is to address the challenges faced by them. This paper aims to attempt at exploring and modelling the challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in the organic food sector. Design/methodology/approach Significant challenges were identified through literature review, primary data collection and expert opinions. The identified challenges were then modelled through total interpretive structural modelling and fuzzy-matriced impact cruises multiplication applique techniques to give a meaningful contextual relationship. Findings This study identified “poor government support” and “less awareness” amongst the stakeholders, as the most strategic challenges with the highest driving power to influence other challenges. In contrast, “low funding options” and “fewer buyers” emerged as the most dependent challenges for organic food women entrepreneurs in India. Originality/value The model proposed in the study gives a roadmap for different stakeholders in the food industry to scale up organic food women entrepreneurs in India.

scholarly journals The effects of learning orientation and marketing programme planning on export performance: Paradoxical moderating role of psychic distance

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (5) ◽  
pp. 423-449 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahin Assadinia ◽  
Vita Kadile ◽  
Ismail Gölgeci ◽  
Nathaniel Boso
Keyword(s):  
Host Country ◽  
Export Performance ◽  
Organisational Learning ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Learning Orientation ◽  
Psychic Distance ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Time Lagged ◽  
Programme Planning

Despite extensive research on the effect of organisational learning processes on firm performance, how and when a propensity to learn influences the export performance of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remains unclear. Using multiple-informant and time-lagged primary data from 242 SMEs in a sub-Saharan African market, this study examines the roles of marketing programme planning and host country psychic distance in linking export learning orientation to export performance. Findings from the study show that increases in both export learning orientation and marketing programme planning are associated with increases in export performance. In addition, the study finds that while increases in psychic distance weaken the effect of export learning orientation on export performance, it strengthens the effect of marketing programme planning on export performance. These findings draw attention to the idea that cognitive distance between home and host country markets may play a paradoxical role in explaining when organisational learning activities may help or hurt exporting SMEs.

CHALLENGES FOR IMPROVING MARKETING ON LATVIAN FARMS

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ieva Brence ◽  
Linda Upeniece
Keyword(s):  
Information Transfer ◽  
Statistical Data ◽  
Data Gathering ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Cultivated Land ◽  
Goods And Services ◽  
Provision Of Services ◽  
Marketing Activities ◽  
Transfer Channels

Marketing plays an important role in realizing goods and services, yet consumers’ opinions and suggestions for improving cooperation are not usually searched on agricultural farms. The problem is also observed on the farm Birzes, located in Kurzeme region and dealing with the production of agricultural products and the provision of services. Despite the fact it is one of the leading farms by the area of ​​cultivated land and turnover in the district, until now Birzes has not had a detailed study of marketing opportunities for production and sales promoting for recognizing the farm. Taking into account the afore-mentioned, the aim of the research is to investigate the specifics of marketing activities of farms and evaluate the current situation on the farm Birzes. Analysis of literature, statistical data and internal documents are combined with the primary data gathering method – interviews with suppliers of clients of Birzes and content analysis. The research results show that personal contacts pay a very important role in rural farms’ marketing, at the same time customers propose to start using different information transfer channels, especially the communication possibilities offered by the Internet.   

scholarly journals Implementation of government support measures for reclamation as an incentive for the development of the agricultural industry: Experience of the Republic of Tatarstan

2021 ◽  
Vol 37 ◽  
pp. 00080
Author(s):  
Marsel Khismatullin ◽  
Farit Mukhametgaliev ◽  
Nail Asadullin ◽  
Fayaz Avkhadiev ◽  
Mars Khismatullin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Agricultural Production ◽  
Land Reclamation ◽  
Sustainable Growth ◽  
Agricultural Products ◽  
Government Support ◽  
Irrigated Agriculture ◽  
Industrial Complex ◽  
Food Markets ◽  
The Republic

The article discusses the issue of government support for reclamation activities in the context of new challenges of the economic environment. The relevance of the issue is due to the need for intensive development of the agricultural sector caused by globalization processes, which have created fierce competition, both in the international and domestic food markets. Sustainable production of agricultural products on irrigated lands is one of the main indicators of the efficiency of the agro-industrial complex in areas of risky agriculture, including the Republic of Tatarstan. The purpose of the article is to develop recommendations for improving the efficiency of irrigated agriculture whose development depends on the stability of agricultural production and food security. The study aims to identify trends in the development of land reclamation at the regional level and substantiate measures aimed to improve the economic efficiency. The paper presents results of the analysis of development of land reclamation in the Republic of Tatarstan, identifies directions of its development, provides recommendations for ensuring sustainable growth in the volume of reclaimed land and agricultural products, income from the sale of products obtained through irrigation. The research results can be used to develop programs aimed at the development of federal and regional food markets, organizational, economic, technological measures to improve the efficiency of agricultural production, rural areas and the provision of high-quality food supply to the population.

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