Characterization of Persian lime production (Citrus x latifolia; Tanaka ex Q. Jiménez)

O Objective: To characterize the production system of Persian lime (Citrus x latifolia; Tanaka ex Q.Jiménez) in Martínez de la Torre, Veracruz, Mexico. Design/Methodology/Approach: A semi-structured survey was applied with 50 Persian lime producers, through a directed sample. For this study a logistic regression was conducted: logit model, through measurement of the binary or dummy dependent variable, where the dependent variable takes values of “0 and 1”. Results: Lime producers are mostly men with an average age of 54 years, the type of property is ejido and they have been producing lime from 15 to 30 years, the knowledge used for the production are rainy periods and soil fertility. Most use intolerant rootstock. Regarding the econometric result, variables with higher significance were obtained that are related to the dependent variable. Study Limitations/Implications: It offers elements for the production of Persian lime. Conclusions:Finally, there is low participation of women in agricultural tasks. When it comes to the application of fertilizers, prun

Adoption Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizers in Maize Production: Empirical Evidence from Smallholder Farmers in Eastern Ethiopia

Evidences suggested that use levels of inorganic fertilizers are below the recommended rates in maize production. It is, therefore, necessary to investigate the reasons behind the failure to adopt the recommended rates of these fertilizers on maize production. This study analyzed determinants of intensity of adoption using a survey data collected from 383 randomly selected maize producing households. For this purpose, a two-limit Tobit model was applied. The econometric result revealed that variation in districts, family size, membership to cooperatives, distance to FTC, and livestock holding significantly affected smallholders’ intensity of adoption of DAP in maize production. On the other side, variation in district, farming experience, farm size, membership to cooperatives, dependency ratio, and annual income significantly determined intensity of adoption of Urea. It is, therefore, necessary to give due emphasis to the indicated determinants in order to assist maize producing farmers by boosting maize productivity.