scholarly journals Going against the grain: Unravelling the habitus of older farmers to help facilitate generational renewal in agriculture

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shane Francis Conway ◽  
John McDonagh ◽  
Maura Farrell ◽  
Anne Kinsella
Keyword(s):  
Older Farmers

scholarly journals Assessment of hired labour use and food security among rural farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria

2014 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 353-361 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kemi Omotesho ◽  
Azeez Muhammad-Lawal ◽  
Damilare Ismaila
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Household Head ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Extension Education ◽  
Tobit Regression ◽  
Agricultural Credit ◽  
Food Security Status ◽  
Older Farmers ◽  
Analytical Tools ◽  
Farming Households

This study examined the relationship between hired labour use and food security among rural farming households in Kwara State, Nigeria. It determined the food security status of rural farming households and investigated the determinants of hired labour use. A four-stage random sampling technique was used to select 135 rural farming households from which data were collected with the use of a well-structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, correlation analysis and the Tobit regression model were the analytical tools used for the study. The study revealed that only about half of the households (51.1%) were food secure and that there is a positive correlation between the hired labour use and their food security status. Dependency ratio, age and educational qualification of the household head, total household size, and household income significantly influenced hired labour use (p<0.01). The study recommends the need for agricultural credit schemes in Nigeria to accord higher priority to older farmers and poor rural households. In addition, extension education which emphasizes agriculture as a business rather than a mere way of life should be promoted among farmers.

scholarly journals EXPLORING FARMERS’ PERCEPTIONS OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE: EVIDENCE FROM NORTHERN NIGERIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 121-131
Author(s):  
Fanen Terdoo
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Climate Impacts ◽  
Northern Nigeria ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Target Groups ◽  
Increase Productivity ◽  
Smart Agriculture ◽  
Older Farmers ◽  
Published Research ◽  
Local Farmers

The aim of climate-smart agriculture (CSA) is to help farmers increase productivity, adapt their methods, become resilient to climate impacts and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. However, there has been little published research on the perceptions and knowledge of farmers as to how this approach can fulfill its potential, especially in Africa. This paper presents a study based on interviews and group discussions conducted among farmers in some rural communities in Northern Nigeria. It reveals that the strength of CSA lies in its ability to integrate agricultural productivity with environmental targets and address the livelihood needs and cultural biases of local farmers. It also identified differences in the perception of different groups within society. For example, the younger farmers who possess little farmland showed optimism in the potential of the CSA approach to address livelihood and environmental challenges while the older farmers with larger farmlands were generally uncertain and suspicious. The analysis of interviews presented could be used to identify target groups on which to focus CSA, assuming that groups with a significantly greater proportion of farmlands could have more impact on the environment. The study suggests a continuous effort is made to develop knowledge and build capacity of local farmers and experts. Lessons from this study are important in developing the knowledge and capacities that will make CSA a reality. Further studies across Africa which take local specificities and priorities into consideration are needed.

scholarly journals Technical Efficiency of Gambir Farming in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, West Sumatra, Indonesia

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Fauziah Fauziah ◽  
Hasnah Hasnah ◽  
Rusda Khairati
Keyword(s):  
Technical Efficiency ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Stochastic Frontier ◽  
Plant Age ◽  
System Technology ◽  
Factors Affecting ◽  
West Sumatra ◽  
Npk Fertilizer ◽  
Older Farmers ◽  
Frontier Production Function

This study analyzes the factors influencing gambier productivity, analyzes the technical efficiency of gambier farming, and analyzes the factors affecting gambier farming's technical efficiency. This research was conducted in Lima Puluh Kota Regency, a gambier production center in West Sumatra. Data were analyzed using the Cobb Douglas stochastic frontier production function. The results showed that the factors that significantly influenced gambier's productivity were labor, NPK fertilizer, plant age, number of trees, varieties, and technology. The number of labor, fertilizer factor, plant age, number of trees, and seedling varieties had a positive effect on gambier productivity. In contrast, NPK fertilizer and technology had a negative impact on gambier productivity. The technical efficiency level of gambier farming started from 0.25 to 0.99 with an average level of 0.76. It means that farmers are technically efficient but can still increase gambier productivity if they use production inputs appropriately and adequately. Factors that significantly influence technical efficiency are age, farming experience, and technology. Older farmers will have a higher level of technical efficiency compared to young age. The lower the farming experience, the more technically efficient the farmer is. Farmers who use the hydraulic jack system technology are more efficient than farmers who use the jack system technology

scholarly journals Formulation of chicken egg marketing strategy

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (5) ◽  
pp. 285-302
Author(s):  
I Nyoman Padma Widyantara ◽  
I Gde Putu Sukaatmadja
Keyword(s):  
Data Analysis ◽  
Marketing Strategy ◽  
Swot Analysis ◽  
Animal Husbandry ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Livestock Farming ◽  
Analysis Techniques ◽  
Corn Prices ◽  
Older Farmers ◽  
Layer Farm

The laying chicken farming sector is an important sector because from this sector some animal protein needs for humans are met. The success of a layer farm is largely determined by marketing. Judging from the footsteps of livestock farming, it appears that older farmers have experienced several problems in animal husbandry, such as the 1997 monetary crisis, the outbreak of bird flu in late 2003, the fluctuation of corn prices in 2015. These conditions, many businesses closed farms. Even though there have been several problems with livestock, it turns out that some farms can still survive today, so it is necessary to conduct research on how to formulate an egg marketing strategy? This study took place in Karangasem Regency, Bali Province. Research data obtained from questionnaires and observations. Data analysis uses SWOT analysis techniques (strength, weakness, opportunity, and threat).

scholarly journals PERCEPTIONS OF STUDENTS OF THE FACULTY OF AGRICULTURE ON THE SOCIAL STATUS AND CAREER PROSPECTS IN THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-18
Author(s):  
Yasinta Zulaikha ◽  
Edhi Martono ◽  
Fathul Himam
Keyword(s):  
Food Security ◽  
Social Status ◽  
Agricultural Sector ◽  
Young Workers ◽  
Agriculture Sector ◽  
Market Competitiveness ◽  
The Social ◽  
Perceptions Of Students ◽  
Regression Test ◽  
Older Farmers

The phenomenon of the declining interest of young workers working in the agricultural sector has consequences for the sustainability of the agricultural sector going forward. In the future, the burden on the agriculture sector will be heavier with the inc reasing population and increasing food demand. The reasons for the decline in the interest of young workers works at agricultural sector are mainly caused by the image of the agricultural sector which is less prestigious and can not provide adequate rewards. The crisis of young farmers in the agricultural sector and the predominance of older farmers has consequences for the agriculture sector development, particularly on agricultural productivity, market competitiveness, ruraleconomic capacity, and further it will threaten food security and agricultural sector sustainability. The objective of the research is to know the effect of social to career prospects on agricultural career empirically. The research involves 110 respondents with a questionnaire as a research instrument. The type of research in this study is survey research, the type of research which the way to collect data obtained or collected from the sample or population under study. Testing is done with a regression test to determine the effect of social status on career prospects in agriculture. The results of this study indicate that social status has an influence on perceptions of career prospects in the agricultural sector. 

scholarly journals Evoking Agriculture Entrepreneurship: How Younger and Older Farmers Differ

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (17) ◽  
pp. 7005
Author(s):  
Chao-Chien Chen ◽  
Chaoyun Liang
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Theory Of Planned Behaviour ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Entrepreneurial Intentions ◽  
Curvilinear Relationship ◽  
Planned Behaviour ◽  
Entrepreneurial Attitude ◽  
Older Farmers

This study examined the agriculture entrepreneurial intentions (AEIs) of current farmers (n = 1183) in Taiwan and distinguished differences between ≤45- and >45-year-old farmers by applying the theory of planned behaviour with the extension of personality traits. The results determined that the entrepreneurial commitment and communication aspects of entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) considerably affected the conviction dimension of AEI, whereas entrepreneurial commitment, communication ESE, entrepreneurial attitude, planning ESE, and neuroticism notably influenced the preparation dimension of AEI. Furthermore, the effects of neuroticism on entrepreneurial conviction were weaker in younger farmers than in older farmers, and the effects of entrepreneurial commitment, entrepreneurial attitude, neuroticism, and planning ESE on entrepreneurial preparation in younger farmers were different from those in older farmers. Moreover, length of agricultural engagement exhibited an inverted U-shaped curvilinear relationship with AEIs. The present study contributes to the understanding of how younger farmers’ AEIs can be shaped and how they may cope with the differences they may have compared with older family members.

Respiratory Symptom Reporting Error in Occupational Surveillance of Older Farmers

2009 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 472-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy E. Johnson ◽  
Steven R. Browning ◽  
Susan M. Westneat ◽  
T Scott Prince ◽  
Mark B. Dignan
Keyword(s):  
Respiratory Symptom ◽  
Symptom Reporting ◽  
Reporting Error ◽  
Older Farmers

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Indicators and Injury in Older Farmers

2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 148-156 ◽  
Author(s):  
Karen Heaton ◽  
Andres Azuero ◽  
Deborah Reed
Keyword(s):  
Obstructive Sleep Apnea ◽  
Sleep Apnea ◽  
Obstructive Sleep ◽  
Older Farmers

scholarly journals Rice Farmers’ Adoption and Economic Benefits of Integrated Pest Management in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-39
Author(s):  
Sitti Bulkis ◽  
Rahmadanih Rahmadanih ◽  
Andi Nasruddin
Keyword(s):  
Integrated Pest Management ◽  
Pest Management ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Rice Farmers ◽  
South Sulawesi ◽  
Technological Transfer ◽  
Economic Profile ◽  
Older Farmers ◽  
Structured Questionnaire

The study examined the adoption levels and economic benefits of IPM among rice farmers in South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. The research was conducted in two main rice producing areas of the province, Soppeng and Maros Regencies. Simple random sampling was employed in selecting 20% of the total populations, resulting in sample sizes of 69 repondents in Soppeng and 52 respondents in Maros. A structured questionnaire was used in direct interview with the selected respondents to obtain data on their socio-economic profile, IPM implementation, and profit gained from IPM. Percentage was used to present the data. In both regencies, overall IPM adoption rates were high with most respondents were categorized as medium and high IPM adopters with adoption rates of 85.1% in Soppeng and 88.5% in Maros. The medium and high IPM adopters gained more economic profits of 26.9% in Soppeng and 16%% in Maros in comparison to the low IPM adopters. The high adoption rates indicated that although the nationwide IPM Program has ended in late 1990’s, there was a continuous technological transfer from older farmers who participated in IPM-FFS to younger farmer generation. In order to improve IPM implementation by the younger farmers, they need to be provided with intensive extension support for IPM innovations. Keywords: Integrated pest management, rice farmers, adoption, economic benefit

scholarly journals Attitudes to time and coping-strategies of farming entrepreneurs

2021 ◽  
Vol 273 ◽  
pp. 08039
Author(s):  
Vlada Pishchik
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Coping Strategies ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Psychological State ◽  
Senior Managers ◽  
The Future ◽  
Older Farmers ◽  
And Coping

Farmers and especially their psychological state are not often objects of research. We used the following methods: the questionnaire “Attitudes to time” by Nutten (in Muzdybayev’s modification); the questionnaire SACS – “Strategies for overcoming stressful situations” (Hobfoll, 1994); the questionnaire of problems assessment in the activities of the farmers; the questionnaire “Crisis”, developed by us. The questionnaire “Crisis” was used to identify three groups of level of well-being. The sample consisted of farmers: 50 people. The results showed that the attitudes to time of young farmers have a positive, interesting, full of hope past; the present is negative, terrible, unsuccessful, significant; the future is positive, full of hope, active and saturated. The attitudes to time of older farmers are the following: the positive, pleasant, difficult, eventful past; the present is meaningful, positive, hopeful; the future is interesting, positive, bright, full of hope. The level of well-being in both groups is estimated at the average one. Coping strategies in the group of young farmers are - getting in touch, in the group of senior managers - indirect-actions; in both groups ‒ finding social support. The assessment of the problems of farming activity revealed two key problems - insufficient funds and lagging modernization.

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