Analysis of Adoption of Organic Fertilizer among Smallholder Farmers - Determinants and Income Effects

This study was carried out in Shashemene district of Ethiopia to evaluate factors affecting adoption decision and use intensity of organic fertilizer as well as its effect on farm income amongst smallholder farmers. The study used primary data which was collected from 368 farmers. Propensity score matching and Cragg's double hurdle model were used to analyze the data. The results of the study would help farmers, policy makers, and other development practitioners targeted at improving farm productivity through adoption of organic fertilizer.

About the author

M. Biru Gelgo est économiste agricole de profession. Il a obtenu une licence en économie agricole en 2013 et un master en économie agricole et appliquée en 2016. Il est actuellement chargé de cours au département d'économie agricole de l'université Wolkite, en Éthiopie.

Product details

• Authors: Bir Gelgo, Biru Gelgo, Patienc Mshenga, Patience Mshenga, Lemma Zemedu
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.05.2017
• EAN: 9783330079557
• ISBN: 978-3-33-007955-7
• No. of pages: 52
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Agriculture, horticulture; forestry, fishing, food