EFFECTS OF RAINWATER HARVESTING ON YIELD OF WHEAT  AND MAIZE CROPS IN PAKISTAN

This paper attempts to identify the effect of rainwater harvesting (RWH) and rainfed irrigation on yield of wheat and maize crops in Pakistan. The study was carried out in two villages, namely, Reerh and Ghoutar of district Mansehra, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. A total of 200 farming households were randomly selected from both villages. A questionnaire survey was conducted to collect primary data. The descriptive analysis shows that farmers in the research area had adopted small-scale, indigenous RWH schemes such as channels, bunds, tanks, and rooftop collection. A paired-samples t-test was used to compare the yield of wheat and maize crops between irrigated and rainfed farming systems. The results of the paired t-test confirmed a difference in yield of wheat and maize in irrigated and rainfed conditions. The study concludes that the large portion of uncultivated land could be cultivated if water shortage problem is resolved through the promotion of community-led RWH schemes in the area. This will help in sustainable agricultural development in the area.

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Retail Mix Dan Kepuasan Konsumen Minimarket

Liquidity ◽

10.32546/lq.v7i1.178 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 53-62

Author(s):

Siti Maryama ◽

Yayat Sujatna

Keyword(s):

Consumer Satisfaction ◽

Quantitative Method ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

T Test ◽

Primary Data ◽

Retail Industry ◽

Location Data ◽

Store Design ◽

Customer Services ◽

The Difference

The purpose of this study is to (1) analyzing the level of retail mix consumer satisfaction; (2) analyze the dominant variable in retail mix consumer satisfaction; (3) analyze the difference of retail mix consumer satisfaction performed. The observed of the retail industry is Alfamidi and Indomaret. The study was designed into a descriptive-quantitative method. The source of primary data obtained from the questionnaire of 100 respondents. The formulating variable of retail mix includes: merchandise assortments, pricing, customer services Store design and display, communication mix, and location. Data analyze by using descriptive, analysis of factors, and t-test. The result confirmed that the level of retail mix consumer satisfaction in both industry is relatively similar. However, it can be stated that the respondents were more satisfied to Indomaret compared with Alfamart.

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Analysis of the effects of Zimbabwean white farmers on small scale farming in Nigeria

Acta Universitaria ◽

10.15174/au.2013.408 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 23 (2) ◽

pp. 3-7 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Matthew Olaniyi Adewumi ◽

Ayodele Jimoh ◽

Olubunmi Abayomi Omotesho

Keyword(s):

Agricultural Development ◽

Policy Option ◽

Development Project ◽

Farm Size ◽

Primary Data ◽

Small Scale ◽

Negative Effects ◽

The World ◽

White Farmers ◽

Local Farmers

Many observers believe that the on-going liberalization of the world will have dramatic negative effects on small farmers in both developed and developing countries. This study aims to capture the effects of the presence of foreign migrant farmers on small scale farming systems, which are prevalent in Nigeria. The Agricultural Development Project Zone D in which the white farmers settled in the state of Kwara, was used as a case study. Primary data were collected from white farmers as well as from local farmers regarding their situation before and after the arrival of white farmers. Descriptive statistics and analysis of the farm budget were used in evaluating the data. The majority of local farmers (98.63%) transitioned towards sole cropping since the arrival of white farmers in the area. There were significant increases in seed rate, fertilizer and other chemicals, as well as labor inputs per farmer in the area when compared to the situation that was prevalent before the white farmers settled there. Their average farm size, distances between their houses and farms and tractor use reduced significantly, while output per farm size increased considerably since the arrival of white farmers in the area. In order to provide sustainability of the positive development, there is the need to seek a policy option that will calm local farmers who once in a while exhibit signs of dissatisfaction for the way in which white farmers came to settle on their land. These could be achieved through the use of the participatory approach to agricultural development in the area. This approach could also be relevant in other regions of the world with similar situations.

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Analisis Rantai Pemasaran Ikan di Tempat Pelelangan Ikan (TPI) Karangantu Serang, Banten

Jurnal Ilmiah Satya Minabahari ◽

10.53676/jism.v4i1.59 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 4 (1) ◽

pp. 58-64

Author(s):

Muhammad Reza Rozaqi ◽

Ediyanto

Keyword(s):

Research Method ◽

Rapid Development ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Primary Data ◽

Small Scale ◽

Large Contribution ◽

Fishery Products ◽

Margin Analysis ◽

Fish Marketing

The rapid development of fishery products in Indonesia as well as a large contribution to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) especially from sea fishing business, unfortunately still not recognized. The scale of small-scale enterprises and the fisherman's status, mostly fishermen who are related to the fisherman's fish marketing system as a producer, have a weak position compared to the trader or industry as the buyer. This study aims to 1) to know Margin Analysis and Fisherman Analysis Share chain of fish marketing to fishermen and retailers; 2) to know the institutional role involved in the marketing of fishery products in TPI Karangantu. This research was conducted from September to October 2016 at TPI Karangantu Serang Banten. The research method used by collecting from primary data and secondary data with descriptive analysis, marketing margin analysis and Fisherman Share analysis. The results of the calculation of Marketing margin analysis and Fisherman Share analysis from fishermen to retailers in September - November were Bullfish Rp.3.999 and 84%, Bloated Fish Rp.5.483 and 82%, Japuh Fish Rp.2.164 and 75%, Lemuru Fish Rp. 2.444 and 89%, Fish Fly Rp. 2.487 and 90%, Mackerel Fish Rp. 5,063 and 91%, Anchovy Rp. 2,461 and 81%.

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Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Vulnerable Population of Bangladesh

10.21203/rs.3.rs-279226/v2 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sakib Mahmud ◽

Sayed Arafat Zubayer ◽

Ahmed Eshtiak ◽

Ibrahim Ahmed ◽

Mahmudul Hossain Nasim

Keyword(s):

Economic Impact ◽

Economic Condition ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Vulnerable Population ◽

T Test ◽

Primary Data ◽

Economic Variable ◽

Significant Drop ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Vulnerable People

Abstract This study aims to find out the Economic condition of the vulnerable population of Bangladesh in the COVID-19 situation. This study uses the primary data of 203 respondents who were collected from all around Bangladesh using convenience and purposive sampling. In this study, a comparison of expected income in the COVID-19 situation is made with the pre-COVID-19 situation using Welch two-sample t-test, and the possible impact on Expenditure and Savings was discovered using OLS estimation. Descriptive analysis is also included considering the key economic variable of the respondents. This study finds a significant drop in income due to COVID19 and infers that it will cause both drop-in expenditure and monthly savings, and gives an overall idea of the situation of vulnerable people in the COVID-19 situation. This study can help the stakeholders to understand the situation of the vulnerable population of Bangladesh due to COVID-19.

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Malaysian Youth Perception Towards Management of Spirituality Programs in Malaysia

The Journal of Social Sciences Research ◽

10.32861/jssr.spi6.196.201 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 196-201

Keyword(s):

Private Sector ◽

Quantitative Methods ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Nation Building ◽

Sampling Technique ◽

T Test ◽

Primary Data ◽

Management Level ◽

Ample Opportunity ◽

The Mean

Spirituality Issues among youth should be concerned in order to secure good nation building in future. In relation to this, government as well as private sectors manages to setup various activities in order to develop and improve spirituality among youth. There are three categories of activities: education, training and program offered or managed by government and private sector. However, what is the Malaysian youth perception towards management of spirituality program conducted? Therefore, the objectives of this paper is to measure Malaysian youth perception towards management of spirituality program. The methodologies utilized in this research is quantitative methods to gather primary data through questionnaire. In this study, we employed stratified sampling technique and the respondents are Malaysian youth which age within 15 to 40 years. The data gathered from 4703 respondents analysed by using descriptive analysis, t-test and ANOVA. The findings show that the mean score for effectiveness of management level towards spirituality activities is 7.55 out of 10 points which imply there are room to be improved. There are ample opportunity to improve the management of spirituality activities, especially in terms of selecting professional facilitator or moderator who conduct the spirituality activities.

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ANALISIS PERBANDINGAN KEPUASAN KONSUMEN ATAS PELAYANAN MINIMARKET INDOMARET DAN ALFAMART DI WILAYAH DUKUHWALUH (A VOMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COSTUMER STATIFACTION ON THE SERVICE OF INDOMARET AND ALFAMART MINIMARKET IN DUKUHWALUH)

Media Ekonomi ◽

10.30595/medek.v14i2.1293 ◽

2014 ◽

Vol 14 (2) ◽

pp. 64

Author(s):

Umiyati Umiyati ◽

Suyoto Suyoto

Keyword(s):

Service Quality ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

T Test ◽

Primary Data ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Test Result

The aimost this research were: 1) to find out whether there was any difference on consumers stratification of indomaret and alfamart m,inimarket in Dukuhwaluh area. 2) to find out the differing factor on consumers stratification of indomaret and alfamart minimarket in Dukuhwalu area. This research used primary data gained from questionnaire. The data was analyzed by compare means independent t test, descriptive analysis with SPSS program. The result of the research showed that the service quality of indomaret and alfamart minimarket was supposed to be good by most of their consumers. There was a significant difference in the comparison between indomaret and alfamart minimarket based on dimension of reliability, responsiveness, assurance, emphaty and tangible as well as the overall quality. Based on the t test result of indomaret and alfamart, responsiveness dimension was regarded as the responsiveness dimension was not suitable as expected eiyher by the consumers of alfamart or the consumers indomaret. It indicated that it needs the betterment of service quality, specially in responsiveness dimension. Keyword :consumers stratification, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, emphaty and tangible.

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KINERJA DAN PROSPEK USAHA PEMBENIHAN IKAN PAPUYU (Anabas testudineus) DI KALIMANTAN SELATAN

Jurnal Sosial Ekonomi Kelautan dan Perikanan ◽

10.15578/jsekp.v1i1.7674 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 1 (1) ◽

pp. 83

Author(s):

Rina Mustika ◽

Leila Aryani Sofia ◽

Erma Agusliani ◽

Muhammad Muhammad

Keyword(s):

Business Performance ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Fish Farming ◽

Research Area ◽

Payback Period ◽

Primary Data ◽

Cost Ratio ◽

Anabas Testudineus ◽

Fish Hatchery ◽

Exponential Trend

Pemenuhan ketersediaan ikan papuyu untuk konsumsi masih mengandalkan hasil tangkapan, oleh karena itu saat ini dikembangkan usaha budi daya ikan papuyu untuk pemenuhan ketersediaankonsumsi selain dari hasil tangkapan. Budi daya ikan papuyu perlu didukung oleh pemenuhan benih yang berkualitas dari segi teknis dan ekonomis. Tujuan penelitian ini untuk mengetahui jumlah permintaan aktual dan prediksipermintaan benih ikan papuyu pada 5 tahun ke depan, profit usaha pembenihan ikan papuyu dan mengetahui daerah serta sistem pemasaran benih ikan papuyu. Lokasi penelitian ditetapkan secara purposive di balai pembenihan ikan di 4 Kabupaten di Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan. Pengambilan data primer dilakukan dengan metode survei dengan teknik wawancara yang dibantu panduan pertanyaan terstruktur. Analisis yang digunakan adalah analisis deskriptif, analisis tren eksponensial, analisis profit dan Revenue Cost Ratio (RC-Ratio) serta analisis sistem dan saluran pemasaran. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa total permintaan benih papuyu pada tahun 2018 diperkirakan mencapai 996.168 ekor, dan dalam periode 5 tahun ke depan permintaan benih diperkirakan akan terus meningkatkan hingga mencapai 7.081.448 ekor; keuntungan usaha pembenihan ikan papuyu sebesar Rp28.758.233,67. Berdasarkan hasil perhitungan RC-Ratio sebesar 2,49, nilai Payback Period 0,71 tahun dan Break Event Point (BEP) produksi sebesar 64.139 ekor dan BEP harga sebesar Rp120,26 maka usaha pembenihan ikan papuyu dinyatakan menguntungkan dan layak untuk dikembangkan. Daerah pemasaran benih ikan papuyu yang disuplai dari balai benih ikan dari kabupatenkabupaten di Provinsi Kalimantan Selatan meliputi wilayah Kalimantan Selatan dan Kalimatan Tengah. Sistem pemasaran yang digunakan adalah sistem pemasaran langsung dari balai benih ke konsumen (pembudidaya ikan papuyu).Title: Business Performance and Prospect of Papuyu Fish Hatchery(Anabas testudineus) in South Kalimantan The Papuyu demand for consumption has been depended on fish caught. This condition lead to the development of papuyu fish farming business to meet the consumption need other than wild caught. Papuyu fish farming should be necessarily supported by technical and economical quality of the seeds. This research aimed to estimate the actual demand as well as to forecast the future demand of papuyu seeds, especially in the next 5 years. In addition, this study would also analyse the business profit, areaof hatchery unit, and marketing system of papuyu fish. Research area was purposely selected at the fish hatchery in 4 districts in South Kalimantan Province. Primary data were collected through survey methodwith structured questionnaires interviews. Descriptive analysis, exponential trend analysis, profit analysis and RCR, and system and marketing channels analysis were used in the study. The results described the total demand for papuyu seeds in 2018 is estimated to reach 996,168, while in the next 5 years the demand for the seeds is expected to increase to 7,081,448 fingerlings, and The profit of the papuyu fish hatchery is Idr 28,758,233.67. The RC ratio of 2.49 the value of the Payback Period is 0.71 year the Break Event Point (BEP) of production is 64,139 fingerlings and BEP price is Idr 120.26 per fingerling. Therefore, the business of papuyu fish hatchery is claimed to be profitable and feasible. The marketing areas of papuyu fish seeds produced by the fish hatchery units in 4 districs in South Kalimantan Province covering South Kalimantan and Central Kalimantan directly from the hatchery centers to consumers (papuyu fish farmers).

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Welfare Implications of Domestic Land Grabs Among Rural Households in Delta State, Nigeria

Rural Sustainability Research ◽

10.2478/plua-2018-0003 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 39 (334) ◽

pp. 19-25

Author(s):

Abimbola O. Adepoju ◽

Scholastica Ewolor ◽

Oluwakemi A. Obayelu

Keyword(s):

Low Income ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Rural Households ◽

Community Leaders ◽

Primary Data ◽

Living Standard ◽

Small Scale ◽

Negative Effects ◽

Global Food Security ◽

Land Grabs

Abstract Rural households are displaced from their lands without any plan in place to resettle or compensate them, for a promise of improvement in their living standards. This has not only resulted in a decline in the living standard of the rural populace, in terms of loss of land and livelihoods, the poor are also further marginalized and impoverished. This study examines the welfare implication of domestic land grabs among rural households in Delta State, Nigeria, employing primary data obtained from one hundred and seventy-three representative farming households. Descriptive analysis revealed that majority were low-income earners and engaged in farming as their major occupation. Econometric analysis revealed land size, secondary education, community leaders’ influence, compensation and the use to which the grabbed land was put into as some of the significant factors influencing domestic land grabs in the study area. Further, the size of land grabbed, no compensation for the use of land and low farm output were found to have negative effects on the welfare of the farmers. Thus, the need to intensify efforts to ensure that the rural populace is not being unreasonably dispossessed of its lands, becomes imperative. The need for commensurate compensation of rural households whose lands were grabbed and periodical checks on community leaders who positively influence domestic land acquisitions arbitrarily also becomes pertinent for improvement in the welfare of the farmers. This is especially so, if these small-scale farmers are to be significant drivers of global food security.

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Economic Impact of COVID-19 on the Vulnerable Population of Bangladesh

10.21203/rs.3.rs-279226/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Sakib Mahmud ◽

Sayed Arafat Zubayer ◽

Ahmed Eshtiak ◽

Ibrahim Ahmed ◽

Mahmudul Hossain Nasim

Keyword(s):

Economic Impact ◽

Economic Condition ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

Vulnerable Population ◽

T Test ◽

Primary Data ◽

Economic Variable ◽

Significant Drop ◽

Purposive Sampling ◽

Vulnerable People

Abstract This study aims to find out the Economic condition of the vulnerable population of Bangladesh in the COVID-19 situation. This study uses the primary data of 203 respondents who were collected from all around Bangladesh using convenience and purposive sampling. In this study, a comparison of expected income in the COVID-19 situation is made with the pre-COVID-19 situation using Welch two-sample t-test, and the possible impact on Expenditure and Savings was discovered using OLS estimation. Descriptive analysis is also included considering the key economic variable of the respondents. This study finds a significant drop in income due to COVID-19 and infers that it will cause both drop-in expenditure and monthly savings, and gives an overall idea of the situation of vulnerable people in the COVID-19 situation. This study can help the stakeholders to understand the situation of the vulnerable population of Bangladesh due to COVID-19.

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PERANAN KREDIT KETAHANAN PANGAN DAN ENERGI DALAM PENINGKATAN PRODUKSI DAN KEUNTUNGAN USAHATANI PADI DI KABUPATEN KAMPAR, RIAU PROVINSI

DINAMIKA PERTANIAN ◽

10.25299/dp.2015.vol30(2).810 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 30 (2) ◽

pp. 163-170

Author(s):

Ilma Satriana Dewi ◽

Dwi Rachmina ◽

Netti Tinaprilla

Keyword(s):

Regression Analysis ◽

Descriptive Analysis ◽

T Test ◽

Small Scale ◽

Rice Farming ◽

Capital Shortage ◽

Rice Farmers ◽

Capital Constraints ◽

Before And After ◽

Test Result

The majority of farmers with small scale enterprises are still facing a capital shortage primarily rice farming. Capital constraints caused farmers must perform farm activities with a limited input. Limited input causing the output and the revenue generated is not optimal. Food security and energy credits are one of the credit which intends to help especially rice farmers. By the low interest rate, this credit is expected to help farmers for improving the use of inputs and increasing the output and revenue. The aims of study are to evaluate the use of credit on production activities and to analyze the increase in rice farming profits before and after the credits. Research methods used in this research were descriptive analysis, multiple regression analysis, and different test (t-test). The results showed that the rice farmers used KKPE for 53% for rice farming which included the purchase of equipment and farm machinery, production inputs and labor wage. An increase in rice farming profits, but not affected by the credit, and from the t-test result that there was no difference profits before and after credit.

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