scholarly journals What Makes a Small Farm Successful? A Review of Success Factors, Needs, and Challenges

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katie Tritsch ◽  
Ken Mix ◽  
Michelle Edwards ◽  
Manuel Piña
Keyword(s):  
Success Factors ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Farms ◽  
Small Farm ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Needs Assessments ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

Small-scale farmers face unique challenges. In this review, we conceptualize small farm success by aggregating and categorizing results from recent (post-2000) literature on small farm success factors and producer needs assessments. Our findings suggest that small farm success is multifaceted and not limited to profitability. We find that small farms have a diverse range of needs, though little has been done to rank their importance. We conclude that future research would benefit from increased methodological transparency and a systematic approach to needs evaluation. We consider the role of Extension professionals regarding the continued success of small farms.

scholarly journals Comment: Agricultural Economics Research and Extension Needs of Small-Scale, Limited-Resource Farmers

1979 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ben L. Perry
Keyword(s):  
Value Added ◽  
Limited Resource ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Small Farms ◽  
Small Farm ◽  
Social Scientists ◽  
Research Areas ◽  
Part Time

West is to be commended for (1) the organization of his discussion, (2) the careful delineation of the research areas, (3) the thoroughness of his research and the excellent documentation of the research efforts of social scientists in treating the problem/s of the small-farm operator, and (4) the development of a means-end schema of “what is,” “what ought to be” with implications for future research, programs, and public policy.As West indicates, there is need for a redefinition of small farm. The $20,000 gross sales limit is inadequate. Most definitions do not include the value added of products produced and consumed by the family. Some states, for example Florida, use figures much lower than $20,000 to characterize small farms. The distinction between full-time and part-time farmers and their incomes is not clearly delineated. A national concern should be the redefinition of the term, “small farm.” Heterogeneous characteristics of small farms should not inhibit the generation of profile information by geographic regions.

scholarly journals Small farms might rescue the future [Book review]

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-3
Author(s):  
Hannah Lohr
Keyword(s):  
Food Production ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
World Population ◽  
Small Farms ◽  
Small Farm ◽  
The World ◽  
Small Scale Farmers ◽  
Sufficient Food

In A Small Farm Future, Chris Smaje argues that small farms offer humanity’s strongest option for a just and ecologically and nutritionally sus¬tainable future. He undertakes three major feats. First, he demonstrates that certain forces are driving human¬ity toward a small farm future in which local and self-sufficient food production is likely. Second, he outlines the ways in which a small farm future solves most of the world’s loom¬ing crises (see chapter 1). Without concrete demar¬ca-tions of small or local, Smaje argues for a future in which much of the world population works as small-scale farmers creating “local-autonomies” and “a degree of self-provisioning” (p. 9). Third, he depicts what such a small farm future might look like.

scholarly journals Complex Approach to Conceptual Design of Machine Mechanically Extracting Oil fromJatropha curcasL. Seeds for Biomass-Based Fuel Production

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ivan Mašín ◽  
Michal Petrů
Keyword(s):  
Jatropha Curcas ◽  
Systematic Approach ◽  
Labour Productivity ◽  
Oil Extraction ◽  
Production Costs ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Efficient Manner ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
Complex Approach ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

One of important sources of biomass-based fuel isJatropha curcasL. Great attention is paid to the biofuel produced from the oil extracted from theJatropha curcasL. seeds. A mechanised extraction is the most efficient and feasible method for oil extraction for small-scale farmers but there is a need to extract oil in more efficient manner which would increase the labour productivity, decrease production costs, and increase benefits of small-scale farmers. On the other hand innovators should be aware that further machines development is possible only when applying the systematic approach and design methodology in all stages of engineering design. Systematic approach in this case means that designers and development engineers rigorously apply scientific knowledge, integrate different constraints and user priorities, carefully plan product and activities, and systematically solve technical problems. This paper therefore deals with the complex approach to design specification determining that can bring new innovative concepts to design of mechanical machines for oil extraction. The presented case study as the main part of the paper is focused on new concept of screw of machine mechanically extracting oil fromJatropha curcasL. seeds.

scholarly journals A Single Row Top – Lifting Carrot Crop Harvester

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1236-1240
Keyword(s):  
Performing Arts ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Additional Energy ◽  
Cutting Machine ◽  
Alternative Power ◽  
Human Effort ◽  
Small Scale Farmers ◽  
The Cost ◽  
User Friendly

Agriculture serves a serious role during a country's economy. The role of agriculture in economic development is crucial as a result of a majority of the population of developing countries build their living from agriculture. The most purpose of our project is to assist small scale farmers by coming up with small scale harvester machine to reap crops terribly with efficiency. Now a days, Agriculture equipment have ton of limitations and it needs additional energy to work. The crop cutting machine needs human effort associated it’s terribly cheap for social class farmer because it has no sophisticated structure and conjointly simply operated by a human. Carrot crop cutter machines doesn’t needs high maintenance. This harvester machine has 2 roller arrangement which are placed in parallel manner facing each other, combined to supply up lift torsion that may be applicable for the harvest crops like carrot, onion and radish etc. The facility unit for this machine may be a battery supply providing 12A. This power is transmitted through gear box, sprocket-chain mechanism to the roller motors and alternative power requiring mechanisms for performing arts harvest home operation. The most feature of this model is that it will save up to 70 % of energy consumption and 85 % of harvest home time. The most thought of this project is to supply a user friendly operation machines for farmers and it will cut back labor value as 1 person is enough to handle. At last the main motto is to make friendly equipment both for farmers and to our ecosystem, because the cost for labors and fuels are completely reduced.

scholarly journals Building intersectoral networks: the role of health brokers in a community health promotion program

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M de Jong
Keyword(s):  
Health Promotion ◽  
Community Health ◽  
Health Promotion Program ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Community Health Promotion ◽  
Network Building ◽  
City District ◽  
Insight Into

Abstract Background In community health promotion programs (HPP) aiming to improve health and reduce health inequities, health brokers can have a crucial role in building and sustaining intersectoral networks. These networks are pivotal for developing and implementing the HPP. However, the role of health brokers is new and there is little insight into the changes in the networks' size and composition over time and the processes that facilitate brokers' networks. The aim of this study was to map the brokers' network in detail and unravel the barriers and facilitators in network building. Methods To study the brokers' networks in a HPP in a Dutch socioeconomically deprived city district, in October 2017 and November 2019 the Composed Network Analysis (CNA) and the Coordinated Action Checklist (CAC) were used, as part of the action research accompanying the HPP. The CNA provides insight into the size and composition of the network and the CAC explores facilitators and barriers in network building and sustaining. Focus groups with the core network members (n = 6) were held to discuss and interpret results. Results The health brokers' network had expanded from an average of 100 contacts in 2017 to about 140 contacts in 2019. Existing contacts (e.g. social work, welfare work) had been strengthened and new partners, e.g. general practitioners and volunteers joined the network. This resulted in an increased attention for health on the agenda of these organizations and several joint activities as part of the HPP. Facilitators were working on a small scale, informal and formal, and frequent personal contacts. The most important barrier was change of partners. Conclusions The health brokers have been successful in and expanding their networks, putting health on the agenda of network partners and supporting activities. As such, the broker is essential in connecting a diverse range of partners and organizations in an intersectoral network in the city district. Key messages Working on a small scale, and with frequent personal, formal and informal contacts facilitated the health brokers network building and sustaining. A health brokers’ role, being initiator, facilitator and connector is essential for continuation of the community health promotion approach.

scholarly journals Factors Affecting Farm Performance among Small-Scale Farmers in the Volcanic Highlands of Rwanda: What is the Role of Institutions?

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 262-268
Author(s):  
Aristide Maniriho ◽  
Edouard Musabanganji ◽  
Philippe Lebailly
Keyword(s):  
Land Tenure ◽  
Agricultural Development ◽  
Farm Income ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Farm Production ◽  
Small Scale Farmers ◽  
Land Size ◽  
On Farm

This study attempted to examine the role of institutions in boosting rural and agricultural development in the region of the Volcanic Highlands of Rwanda. Both qualitative and quantitative data were collected from a random sample of 401 small-scale farmers through a questionnaire. Data were analyzed using a weighted least-squares method to account for heteroscedasticity, a common issue in cross-sectional studies. Results from crop output function reveal a positive and significant effect of cooperative membership, a negative but significant effect of extension services, and a negative non-significant effect of land tenure, credit access, and market access on farm production, respectively. In terms of net farm income function, the results demonstrate that farmer cooperation, land tenure, extension services, and access to output markets have a positive, non-significant influence, but that access to finance has a negative non-significant effect. Results also point to a positive and significant effect of some household characteristics, namely family size, farming experience, land size, and farm yield, on farm production. As for net farm income, education of the head, family size, farm experience, land size, farm yield, selling price, and cattle proved to be among primary determinants. It was therefore suggested that agricultural sector programs and activities should be readapted and strengthened in order to leverage rural and agricultural development in Rwanda.

scholarly journals The Role of Small-Scale Farmers in Ensuring Food Security in Africa

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Samkelisiwe Nosipho Hlophe-Ginindza ◽  
N.S. Mpandeli
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Small Scale Farmers

Supportive Government Policy as a Mechanism for Business Incubation Performance in Nigeria

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
pp. 52-66
Author(s):  
Nkem Okpa Obaji ◽  
Aslan Amat Senin ◽  
Mercy Uche Olugu
Keyword(s):  
Government Policy ◽  
Success Factors ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Business Incubation ◽  
Critical Success ◽  
Positive Side ◽  
Actual Contribution ◽  
The Relationship

Business incubation programme has been adopted by numerous countries globally. Its adoption has been related to its performance and actual contribution to entrepreneurship development. Studies have acknowledged the role of incubation programme to different spheres of national economy. In spite of the positive side of incubator model, there is still a contradiction concerning incubation performance in the developing countries, especially, Nigeria. This study aims to examine the contribution of government policy on the relationship between the critical success factors (CSFs) and incubator performance in Nigeria. Questionnaires were distributed to a sample size of 153 respondents from a population of 253 incubatees. The Partial Least Squares (PLS) software was used to analyze the data. Government policy as a moderator did not show a significant moderation relationship between the CSFs and incubator performance. The study recommends that future studies should integrate this quantitative approach of data collection with the qualitative method. Also, as the value of the coefficient of determination is 46%, future research should look at other factors which may likely increase the variation in performance explained by (or accounted for by) the variation in the CSFs.

scholarly journals The role of the NTPDase enzyme family in parasites: what do we know, and where to from here?

Parasitology ◽  
2012 ◽  
Vol 139 (8) ◽  
pp. 963-980 ◽  
Author(s):  
FIONA M. SANSOM
Keyword(s):  
Legionella Pneumophila ◽  
Sugar Transport ◽  
Protein Glycosylation ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Nucleoside Triphosphate ◽  
Purine Salvage ◽  
Diverse Range ◽  
Protein Superfamily ◽  
Eukaryotic Organisms

SUMMARYNucleoside triphosphate diphosphohydrolases (NTPDases, GDA1_CD39 protein superfamily) play a diverse range of roles in a number of eukaryotic organisms. In humans NTPDases function in regulating the inflammatory and immune responses, control of vascular haemostasis and purine salvage. In yeast NTPDases are thought to function primarily in the Golgi, crucially involved in nucleotide sugar transport into the Golgi apparatus and subsequent protein glycosylation. Although rare in bacteria, in Legionella pneumophila secreted NTPDases function as virulence factors. In the last 2 decades it has become clear that a large number of parasites encode putative NTPDases, and the functions of a number of these have been investigated. In this review, the available evidence for NTPDases in parasites and the role of these NTPDases is summarized and discussed. Furthermore, the processes by which NTPDases could function in pathogenesis, purine salvage, thromboregulation, inflammation and glycoconjugate formation are considered, and the data supporting such putative roles reviewed. Potential future research directions to further clarify the role and importance of NTPDases in parasites are proposed. An attempt is also made to clarify the nomenclature used in the parasite field for the GDA1_CD39 protein superfamily, and a uniform system suggested.

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