Effect of hybrid cocoa seedlings adoption on profit efficiency in Ghana

Wongnaa, Camillus Abawiera; Jelilu, Fuseini; Apike, Isaac Akurugu; Djokoto, Justice G.; Awunyo‐Vitor, Dadson

doi:10.1016/j.sftr.2022.100074

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“…Using fixed input levels and input prices [ 51 ], defined PE in maize farming as a farm's ability to maximize profits. Profit losses caused by failing to operate on the profit frontier are calculated as maize farming's profit inefficiency.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Agricultural economics has widely used profit efficiency (PE) measurement techniques [ 18 , 20 , 23 , [49] , [50] , [51] , [52] ], but there are few applications in maize farming. Based on the translog stochastic frontier model, Wongnaa et al (2019) evaluated the profitability of Ghanaian maize farmers.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…As a result, Ghanaian maize production has proven to be profitable, but a rise in the price of pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, labour, or seeds would adversely impact profitability. By using a SF profit function [ 51 ] to calculate the PE of cocoa production in Ghana with a TL. According to estimates, PE was 89.9 % and PE was positively impacted by males, manual pollination, cocoa tree age, and accessibility to technology, whereas farming experience negatively affected PE.…”

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“…Sex – It has been documented by previous research that there is a gap between male and female farmers in participation in agricultural programs (Binpori et al , 2021,Wongnaa et al , 2022; Addison et al , 2022). According to Wang et al (2014), Embaye et al (2018) and Dubbert (2019), male farmers are more likely to participate in credit schemes than their female counterparts.…”

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Awareness and participation in input credit scheme: evidence from smallholder rice farmers in Ghana’s North East region

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Purpose Outgrower scheme as a contractual agreement between farmers and some funding entities has in recent times found proliferation among resource poor farmers in Ghana, especially in northern Ghana. This contractual arrangement, which involves the provision of farm inputs, and in some cases, technical support by the implementing company and the repayment by farmers with portions of their harvest, is often regarded as an effective way to mutually improve the outcomes of both smallholder farmers and outgrower companies. The study aims to analyse. the level of awareness, nature of input package, determinants of participation and intensity of participation in input credit scheme by smallholder rice farmers in the Mamprugu Moagduri District of Ghana’s North East Region, using the Integrated Water Management and Agriculture Development (IWAD) scheme as a case. Design/methodology/approach Using a quantitative analytical approach, the study gathers information from 233 randomly selected smallholder rice farmers consisting of 150 participants and 83 non-participants using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, as well as the Tobit model, are the methods used in the analysis. Findings The results show that while factors such as age, marital status, number of dependents and farming experience only influenced participation in the scheme, religion, age, sex, number of dependents and farming experience influenced intensity of participation. Originality/value This study calls for the adoption of sustainable approaches by input credit companies in their credit support to smallholder farmers rather than the current ad hoc support during each cropping season.

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“…However, it is important to acknowledge that this technology is often perceived as more expensive, as it entails the cost of purchasing seeds and involves more intensive and costly cultivation practices (Kuntariningsih and Mariyono, 2013). Overall, the promise of higher incomes and enhanced livelihoods for smallholder farmers is inherent in the yield advantages offered by hybrid seeds over OP or saved seeds (e.g., Kuntariningsih and Mariyono, 2013; Salam and Sarker, 2023; Tripathi et al, 2023; Wongnaa et al, 2022).…”

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Understanding the dynamics of hybrid seed adoption among smallholder chilli farmers in Indonesia

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In the realm of agricultural research, considerable attention has been directed toward the adoption of hybrid seeds; however, the evolution of adoption behaviors over time remains an area of limited comprehension. This study contributes to the existing literature by elucidating the determinants that underlies the dynamic of hybrid seed adoption among smallholder chilli farmers in Indonesia. By categorizing adoption into four distinct phases—non-adoption, late-adoption, continual-adoption, and dis-adoption—a nuanced understanding of the phenomenon is sought. Leveraging a two-period panel dataset encompassing chilli farmers, we employ a multinomial logit model to explicate the dynamic adoption behaviors exhibited by these farmers. Our empirical findings bring to light a notable divergence in the variables associated with continual-adoption as opposed to those linked with late-adoption. This distinction underscores the heterogeneous nature of adopters and emphasizes the need for tailored strategies for each category. Specifically, we unearth a positive correlation between membership in a farmer's group and the propensity for continual-adoption, concurrently mitigating the likelihood of non-adoption. The implications drawn from our study underscore the intricate nature of adoption stages, thereby providing valuable insights to inform the design of targeted adoption policies that cater to the distinct strategies required for varying adoption categories.

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Effect of hybrid cocoa seedlings adoption on profit efficiency in Ghana

Cited by 10 publications

References 52 publications

Profit efficiency among kenyan maize farmers

Profit efficiency among kenyan maize farmers

Awareness and participation in input credit scheme: evidence from smallholder rice farmers in Ghana’s North East region

Understanding the dynamics of hybrid seed adoption among smallholder chilli farmers in Indonesia

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