Banana (Musa spp.) have been recognised to play an indispensable role in meeting the ever-increasing food demands of the world populace and in improving the livelihoods of millions of smallholders. However, use of unsustainable farming practices especially among smallholders in rural domains has become …

Avocado farming is a popular enterprise among small holder avocado farmers in Meru-County Kenya. The sector is rapidly growing and the country is ranked as the 6th world producer of avocado. However, the developed avocado value chain is experiencing high food losses along different phases of the chain. …

Market information is important to farmers because it helps them to make optimal production and marketing decisions. This study focused on the development of a practical and operational strategy that increases market information access for soybean small holder farmers, consequently improving access to …

In the Netherlands, intensification of agriculture has led to doubled yield per hectare, but the production driven practice come with an alarming and irreversible effects on the environment. Pressure on land and natural resources is increasing, biodiversity is declining, and climate change is getting …

This research aims to investigate factors that are inhibiting youth participation in Mamar system in Ponain Village, Indonesia. Mamar system was established since 1800s, had become main income generation activities for Ponain villagers until horticultural products were in demand in 1990s and 2000s. Until …

Flower industries in Ethiopia are characterized by frequent violations of workers’ rights and freedoms as well as environmental protection and handling problems. Despite the problems, little and/no case study research was conducted in the sector. Hence, a case study research was conducted on four rose …

Agriculture is the mainstay of the Ethiopian economy. However, the production of crops in the Northern Ethiopia especially Tigray Region is at subsistence level due to drought, erratic rainfall and poor soil fertility. Since cactus pear is a drought-resistant plant, it is considered as a lifesaver fruit …

Irish potato was introduced in Rwanda in the beginning of 19th century and today is among the high cultivated crops in the country where it qualifies Rwanda to be 6th largest potato producer in Africa. It is the first purchased crop amongest food commodities market. It is rich in hydrocarbons and starch. …