Determinants of Organic Fertilizer Adoption in Moretna Jeru District, Northern Ethiopia

Belete, Atinkugn Assefa

doi:10.1155/2022/9983782

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“…Contrary to the perceived increase in the cost of production associated with organic fertilizer adoption, as supported by the works of [36,37], the study establishes a decrease in the cost of production by adopters and also increase yield of adopters resulting in increase in proft. Te impact of organic fertilizer adoption on proft is higher than its impact on yield and income.…”

Section: Te Impact Of the Organic Fertilizer On Maize Farmmentioning

confidence: 56%

“…Organic fertilizer did not only increase yields but also increased farm income up to about 53% when used. Te adoption of organic fertilizer is perceived to result in increase in cost of production due to extra labour requirement and transport cost associated with the technology, as supported by the works of [36,37]. However, the fndings of [81] establish a negative relationship with the cost of production.…”

Section: Te Impact Of Organic Fertilizer On Maize Farmmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Membership of farmer-based organizations was also observed to positively infuence the adoption of organic fertilizer while household income negatively infuenced organic fertilizer adoption [35]. Encouraging entrepreneurs to invest in organic fertilizer processing plants would also improve the availability of organic fertilizer for smallholder farmers [35][36][37] and found that household size, livestock number, extension contacts, access to information media, and membership to farmer groups signifcantly infuenced the decision to adopt organic fertilizer.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Utilization of Organic Fertilizer in Ghana: Implications for Crop Performance and Commercialization

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Graves

Awunyo‐Vitor

et al. 2023

Advances in Agriculture

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Organic fertilizer commercialization may present a great opportunity to help deal with the issue of solid waste management and help improve the declining soil problems in many developing countries. Ghana’s solid waste is predominantly organic, which is suitable for organic fertilizer production. This paper seeks to establish relationship between organic fertilizer usage and crop farm performance and assess its commercialization potential. The study employed a farmer-survey and key informant interviews to generate data from 300 farmers randomly selected across three regions in Ghana. The computed organic fertilizer use rate is 42% among farmers surveyed, and organic fertilizer is primarily used in vegetable and maize production. The estimated current demand for organic fertilizer is about 0.7 million t/annum with a potential to rise to about 2.7 million t/annum in the long term. This will however require sensitization on its importance, availability, and affordability. The study has established a strong relationship between organic fertilizer adoption and farm performance increasing yield by 57%, income by 53%, and gross margins by 63%. There is obviously a cost reduction when organic fertilizer is adopted. Organic fertilizer adoption was found to be mainly related to farmer base organization membership status, access to extension services, access to organic fertilizer, and transport cost. Organic fertilizer commercialization has the potential to make Ghana a net exporter of fertilizer and create sustainable jobs for the youth. We recommend the use of organic fertilizer by farmers and highly recommend the commercial production of organic fertilizer.

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Section: Te Impact Of the Organic Fertilizer On Maize Farmmentioning

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Section: Te Impact Of Organic Fertilizer On Maize Farmmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Utilization of Organic Fertilizer in Ghana: Implications for Crop Performance and Commercialization

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Awunyo‐Vitor

et al. 2023

Advances in Agriculture

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“…Conversely, the intensity of use of fertilizers was influenced by the status of education of the household head, family size, access to credit, membership to cooperatives, the use of crop rotation, annual income, number of farm plots owned, the use of soil and water conservation, and agroecology. Belete (2022) analyzed the factors that determine the Organic fertilizer adoption in Moretna Jeru District, Northern Ethiopia and they found that, farmers' characteristics such as extension contact, amounts of livestock, landownership via title deed, and household size have a favorable and they significantly impact on organic fertilizer usage.…”

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Adoption Decision and Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizer Usage Among Paddy Farmers in Kalutara: A Cragg’s Double Hurdle Model Approach

Ishara I.D.C,

Thayaparan A.,

Gunathilaka G.Y.N.

2023

SLJBE

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Fertilizer, whether inorganic or organic is one of the most essential inputs for increasing productivity which leads to increase the agricultural production and the income of the farming community. Therefore, understanding the factors that affect farmers’ use of fertilizers is crucial to develop strategies to improve its efficient use and to minimize its negative impacts on rural community. In this background, this study aimed to identify the determinants of adoption decision and intensity of inorganic fertilizer usage among paddy farmers in Kalutara district. The data related to 150 paddy farmers were collected from Mathugama, Dodangoda and Horana Divisions in Kalutara district using multistage random sampling method. Among the respondents, 56% were farmers adopting inorganic farming and 44% of them adopting organic fertilizers. Results of independent samples t-test suggested that on average farmer’s age, distance to the nearest market and land size significantly differed between inorganic and organic farmers. Cragg’s double hurdle model was used to investigate the determinants of adoption decision and intensity of inorganic fertilizer usage among paddy farmers. The results of the study revealed that the likelihood of fertilizer adoption decision was influenced by land size, distance to the nearest market and credit accessibility while, the factors such as age, income and, off – farm income significantly influenced the intensity of fertilizer adoption. Therefore, a concerted effort is needed to encourage fertilizer adoption and intensity of inorganic fertilizer usage by increasing the size of land, facilitating to access credit, motivating the young farmers towards paddy farming and, stimulating the farmers to engage in off – farm income activities, which could be useful for fertilizer adoption decision and its extension of application in the study. Keywords: Adoption Decision, Cragg’s Double Hurdle Model, Inorganic Fertilizer, Land Ownership, Off – Farm Income.

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“…The agricultural sector in Indonesia plays a crucial role in the overall economic development of the country (Belete, 2022;Bromley, 2009;Hayden et al, 2022;Saygılı & Çakmak, 2022;Tripoli & Schmidhuber, 2018). It serves as a significant source of employment, particularly in rural areas, and contributes to the livelihoods of millions of people (Armoogum et al, 2016;Janšto et al, 2019;MacUra et al, 2019;Siddiqui, 2018).…”

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confidence: 99%

Agricultural Transformation in Indonesia: Evaluation of Policy Implementation and Challenges Faced

Rahman

2022

j. il.adm.publik.

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This article aims to evaluate the implementation of agricultural policies and identify the challenges faced in the agricultural transformation process in Indonesia. The background of the study revolves around the importance of agricultural development in achieving sustainable economic growth, food security, and poverty reduction in the country. The study's objective is to assess the effectiveness of policy implementation and understand the key challenges hindering the agricultural transformation process. To achieve the research objective, a qualitative approach was employed. Qualitative interviews were conducted with key stakeholders, including government officials, farmers, and agricultural experts, to understand their perspectives on policy implementation and identify challenges faced at the ground level. The findings of the study reveal both positive outcomes and challenges in the implementation of agricultural policies in Indonesia. The policy implementation has led to increased investment in agricultural infrastructure, technology adoption, and productivity improvement in certain regions. However, challenges such as limited access to credit and markets, inadequate extension services, and climate change impacts have hindered the desired transformation. The study underscores the need for improved coordination between government agencies, increased investment in rural infrastructure, targeted support for smallholder farmers, and climate change adaptation strategies to overcome these challenges.

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Determinants of Organic Fertilizer Adoption in Moretna Jeru District, Northern Ethiopia

Cited by 5 publications

References 23 publications

Utilization of Organic Fertilizer in Ghana: Implications for Crop Performance and Commercialization

Utilization of Organic Fertilizer in Ghana: Implications for Crop Performance and Commercialization

Adoption Decision and Intensity of Inorganic Fertilizer Usage Among Paddy Farmers in Kalutara: A Cragg’s Double Hurdle Model Approach

Agricultural Transformation in Indonesia: Evaluation of Policy Implementation and Challenges Faced

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