scholarly journals African Indigenous Vegetables Production and Consumption Behavior of Farmers in Zambia: An Econometric Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 220-228
Author(s):  
Surendran Arumugam ◽  
Ramu Govindasamy ◽  
James E. Simon ◽  
Emil Van Wyk ◽  
Kenneth Chali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
African Region ◽  
Community Group ◽  
Agricultural Produce ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Farm Produce ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
University Degree ◽  
Home Consumption

African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) have recently received wide attention for their contribution toward food and nutrition security. Promoting the production and consumption of AIVs is likely to mitigate food insecurity and alleviate malnutrition in the African region. To document and analyze existing patterns of AIV production in Zambia, farmers were surveyed in person using a structured questionnaire. A total of 300 farmers were selected from Lusaka (50), Katete (50), Chipata (75), Lundazi (75), and Petauke (75). Analysis of the survey results using logit model identified that those who farm less than 10 acres of farming land, were concerned about nutrition quality of AIVs, reported that price of farm produce is fixed by buyers, were registered as a member of any community group or association, received training related to nutrition and health, saved money for unexpected expenses, and were single are more likely than other farmers to produce AIVs for home consumption. Whereas, those who visited the nearest market two times or more, traded agricultural produce through intermediaries, owned a TV, earned an income above 30,000 kwacha and has a University degree are less likely to produce AIVs for home consumption. These results indicate that interventions aimed at increasing AIV production for home consumption should target specific groups of farmers rather than all farmers. This survey also captures the most common AIVs that are grown in these regions in Zambia: Sweet potato leaves, amaranth and orange sweet potato.

scholarly journals Nutritional Evaluation of Five African Indigenous Vegetables

2013 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 99-106 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Tchientche Kamga ◽  
C. Kouamé ◽  
A. R. Atangana ◽  
T. Chagomoka ◽  
R. Ndango
Keyword(s):  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Nutritional Evaluation ◽  
Amaranthus Cruentus ◽  
Breeding Lines ◽  
Horticultural Traits ◽  
Fe Content ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Zn Content ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables

Abstract The promotion and consumption of indigenous vegetables could help mitigate food insecurity and alleviate malnutrition in developing countries. In this respect, 17 accessions (candidate breeding lines that have not yet officially been released) of five African indigenous vegetables: amaranth (Amaranthus cruentus), nightshade (Solanum scabrum), African eggplant (Solanum aethiopicum), jute mallow (Corchorus olitorius) and okra (Abelmoschus callei), previously selected for their superior agronomic and horticultural traits, were evaluated in Cameroon for minerals (Ca, Mg, K, P, Zn and Fe), proteins, and carotenoids content. Nutrient content differed significantly (P<0.001) between cultivars. Amaranth (especially line AM-NKgn) had the highest Ca, Mg, and Zn content in comparison to other genotypes studied. Nightshade had the highest K and Fe content. The highest K and Fe levels were found in nightshades BG24 and SS52, respectively. Nightshade had the highest level of protein, especially line BFS1. The highest amount of carotenoids was identified in the eggplant variety Oforiwa. The study revealed that these vegetables are important sources of some vital nutrients. Increased production and consumption of these nutrient-rich vegetables will help reduce the nutrition-related disorders in Africa.

scholarly journals Communication Strategies for Enhancing Production and Consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables: The case of Farm Concern International in Kenya.

1970 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Kimani Kuria
Keyword(s):  
Value Chain ◽  
Basic Education ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Research ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Enhancing Production

The study analyses the efficiency of communication strategies used by Farm Concern International (FCI) in enhancing the production and consumption of African Indigenous Vegetables in Lari Sub-County, Kenya. The study used both quantitative and qualitative research designs and used purposive sampling, followed by random sampling to select 100 farmers from the five villages in Lari Sub County. The data was gathered from the primary sources through the use of structured questionnaire for both quantitative and qualitative. The data was then processed and presented by the use of graphs, tables and pie charts and analysed by use of descriptive analysis. The study used two theories, Rational Argumentation Theory propounded by Cragan and Shields (1998) and Trans theoretical Model (TM) by Prochaska, Johnson and Lee (1998). The study established that the rate of AIVs production has increased since the implementation of DoHoMa Project. The rate of consumption has also increased with the majority of farmers eating AIVs on a daily basis due to their higher nutritional value. Only a few who consumed the value chain three to six times a week. The findings also indicated that FCI majorly used two forms of Ora-Media, barazas and demonstrations, to promote production, consumption and commercialisation of AIVs. The study recommends that agriculture-based NGOs need to use more of demonstrations than barazas because most of the farmers have basic education. The Ministry of Agriculture needs to facilitate farmers to dig boreholes for enhancing irrigation during dry spells.

scholarly journals Nutritional Yield of African Indigenous Vegetables in Water-Deficient and Water-Sufficient Conditions

2014 ◽  
Vol 05 (09) ◽  
pp. 812-822 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jen Wen Luoh ◽  
Caroline B. Begg ◽  
Rachael C. Symonds ◽  
Dolores Ledesma ◽  
Ray-Yu Yang
Keyword(s):  
Sufficient Conditions ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables

scholarly journals The Development and Promotion of Sweet Potato Yoghurt in Ghana: Implications for Sustainable Production and Consumption Policies

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3336
Author(s):  
Eunice Adu Donkor ◽  
Emmanuel Donkor ◽  
Enoch Owusu-Sekyere ◽  
Victor Owusu
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Value Chain ◽  
Practical Implication ◽  
Food Product ◽  
Sustainable Production ◽  
Sweet Potatoes ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Hedonic Modeling ◽  
Nutritional Benefits ◽  
Contingent Valuation Methods

This paper analyzes how a newly developed food product (potagurt) with nutritional and health benefits can be promoted in Ghana. We employ the hedonic modeling and contingent valuation methods to estimate monetary values attached to the product’s attributes using 400 consumers in the Ashanti, Eastern, and Greater Accra regions of Ghana. The findings reveal that consumers have positive perceptions on the health and nutritional benefits of the product. Buyers place a higher value on potagurt relative to normal yogurt. The high value attached to potagurt is mainly linked to the health, nutritional, food safety, and quality attributes of the product, as well as perception. Consumers’ socioeconomic factors such as income, educational, and awareness levels also play a significant role in explaining their choice of the product. The practical implication is that the development and promotion of potagurt could stimulate sustainable economic development through better consumer health and improvement in the livelihoods of many players in the sweet potato value chain, especially the producers of potagurt and sweet potato farmers. We conclude that the promotion of the innovative food product could contribute to sustainable production and consumption of sweet potatoes.

Production of and trade in African indigenous vegetables in the urban and peri-urban areas of Durban, South Africa

2010 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 291-308 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charlie Shackleton ◽  
Fiona Paumgarten ◽  
Thami Mthembu ◽  
Lisa Ernst ◽  
Margaret Pasquini ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables

Farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) on production of African indigenous vegetables in Kenya

2020 ◽  
Vol 40 (2) ◽  
pp. 337-349
Author(s):  
Donatien Ntawuruhunga ◽  
Hippolyte D. Affognon ◽  
Komi K. M. Fiaboe ◽  
Mary O. Abukutsa-Onyango ◽  
Losenge Turoop ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
African Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Indigenous Vegetables ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices

scholarly journals Consumption Uncertainty Reduction Among Sweet Potato Smallholder Farmers in Tanzania

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 132-147 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fulgence Dominick Waryoba ◽  
Li Jing
Keyword(s):  
Sweet Potato ◽  
Food Consumption ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Caloric Intake ◽  
Crop Productivity ◽  
Calorie Intake ◽  
Productivity Improvement ◽  
Lactating Mothers ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Almost All

This study examines food production and consumption among smallholder sweet potato farmers in the selected districts of Tanzania, namely Kishapu and Mvomero. Inter-cropping is commonly practiced among smallholder farmers in the study area to shield against harvest failure due to unpredictable weather change. Crop productivity in the study area was low for almost all staples selected for the analysis, leading to low food consumption among smallholder farmers and their household members in the study area. Most smallholder farmers’ food consumption in the study area was below the minimum standard. Some households failed to provide three meals for their family members, including children, pregnant mothers, and lactating mothers. Some farmers could only afford one meal. The calorie intake analysis indicated that more than half of the households surveyed had less than minimum caloric intake in both the pre- and post-harvest period. Due to food consumption uncertainty, smallholder farmers hardly changed their consumption level as their income changed. Even though consumption was inelastic, consumption inequality closely followed income inequality among smallholder farmers in the study area. Food crop productivity improvement was vital in reducing food consumption uncertainty among smallholder farmers in the study area.

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