Abstract This study examines Africa’s reliance on imported products using five criteria: market concentration, foreign demand, capacity for domestic substitution, market relevance, and product…

Abstract This study investigated the impacts of a farmer field school (FFS) programme focused on farm forestry in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) in Kenya from 2017 to 2020. Specifically, we examined…

Abstract Agricultural production in Kenya is predominantly rain-fed and highly vulnerable to climate variability and change. Climate Smart Agriculture (CSA) is thus being promoted with the aim of…

Abstract This study examines the impact of risk and ambiguity preferences on farmers‘ technology adoption decisions under uncertainty, with an emphasis on the role of precise weather information in…

Abstract Current trends in population growth and increased demand for animal-sourced foods (ASF) present opportunities for many livestock farmers in the Global South. However, poor health conditions…

The study reveals that illegal fishing in Vietnam's Tam Giang Lagoon, particularly using small mesh-size nets, remains prevalent despite TURF regulations. Compliance is influenced by fishers'...

This study analysed rural-urban differentials in the utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for improved crop production among farmers in Nigeria. It specifically examined the level of awareness…

Abstract The underrepresentation of women in Nigeria’s formal small and medium food enterprise (SMEs) sector, despite their vital role in subsistence farming and household food production, presents a…

Establishing a clear link between prices of conventional and niche product versions can help address challenges associated with anticipating these prices and attenuate concerns related to thin market…

Purpose This study aims to estimate farmers’ ambiguity aversion and analyze its impact on the adoption of weather index-based insurance in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach The research question we…