Information Delivery and its Effect on Production of Cashews in Oyo State,Nigeria

This study assessed information delivery and effect on the productive capacity of contact and non-contact cashew farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. The results showed that the output of contact farmers was significantly different from that of non-contact farmers (p = .006), despite significant differences in farm size (p < .05). Interpersonal contacts through extension agents and friends were the most frequently used sources of information. In addition, information on cashew production and marketing was the most important to farmers. The study shows that farmer's productivity is enhanced through interaction with extension agents.     

Marketing Locally Produced Organic Foods in Three Metropolitan Arkansas Farmers’ Markets: Consumer Opinions and Food Safety Concerns

Consumers embrace local food systems as an alternative to the global corporate model, and nearly 75% of consumers in the United States purchase organic foods occasionally. To assess consumers’ knowledge of locally grown organic foods, surveys were administered at three metropolitan farmers’ markets in Little Rock, Hot Springs, and Texarkana, Arkansas. Consumers with Bachelor's, Associate's, or technical degrees accounted for almost half of the people surveyed. Seventy-one percent believed organic foods were safer than conventional foods. Three times as many consumers were concerned about harmful bacteria in conventional foods than in organic. The number one reason for purchasing was to support local farmers.     

Use and Contribution of Information Sources in Buying Process of Agri-inputs by Farmers in India

The present study was undertaken with the objective of studying use and contribution of information sources in the purchase of agri-inputs by Indian farmers. The importance of an information source was measured in terms of its relevance as perceived by the farmers during the buying process. The study revealed that farmers preferred noncommercial, personal sources of information and the number of information sources used by them depended on the perceived importance of the product, the various options (brands) available to them, and credibility of the information sources. The personal characteristics of farmers did not have a significant influence on the number of information sources used by the farmers.     

Dynamics of Agricultural Information and Effect on Income of Melon Farmers in Enugu-Ezike Agricultural Zone of Enugu State,Nigeria

ABSTRACT

The study assessed effects of agricultural information on the income of melon farmers. Ninety melon farmers constituted the sample for the study. Data were collected through an interview average annual income of the respondents from melon only was ?7,455.4, while their total average schedule, while percentage mean score and correlation were used in the analysis. Findings reveal that the monthly income was ?1,223. About 62 and 42% of the respondents, respectively, did not receive information on melon production and general agriculture. Thus, a positive and significant relationship exists between the number of times respondents received information on melon/general agriculture and their incomes.     

城市化进程中失地农民的利益保障问题

城市化进程中，农村集体土地大量地被征用，大量农民成为失地农民。失地农民为我国城市化发展做出了巨大贡献，但他们的利益却没有得到根本的保障。为此，从当前失地农民的利益损失入手，对造成其利益损失的原因进行了探讨，最后提出了应该从短期和长期两方面出发，采取积极有效的措施，妥善解决失地农民的利益保障问题。     

仙居县林业发展与"三农"问题调查

浙江省仙居县林业发展对县域经济和“三农”具有重大贡献,良好的生态状况提供了持续发展的基础;林业产业健康发展支撑起全县半壁江山。但目前存在政府对林业投入不足,林产品科技含量低等问题。要通过发展壮大现有产业,培育新的经济增长点等办法解决     

农民人口密度对实现全面小康压力的数量比较

用 2 0 0 3年江苏省及徐州农业经济发展的统计资料分析当地农民人口密度对小康压力的数值 ,根据其压力值的对比可以使决策部门寻找最佳人口调控的决策。     

浙江省规模化生猪养殖业节水减排补偿机制研究

本文旨在探索以补偿手段为主体的规模化生猪养殖业节水减排激励机制。在构造理论框架阐释畜禽养殖业节水减排的补偿机制后,通过实地调研和回归分析确认规模化生猪养殖户节水减排的规模经济效应。结果表明:畜禽养殖业节水减排的补偿机制是指在既定目标下,将当期的节水量与减排量作为下期的节水减排补贴,同时提高单位水价与单位排污费,以经济效益为诱因,激励养殖户采纳节水减排技术,直到形成合理的价格后,逐步取消补贴,最终使补贴激励转化为价格调控;规模化生猪养殖户节水减排的规模经济效应表现为,随着养殖规模的扩大,预计节水量和预计减排量均先减速递增,呈现出规模经济的特征,达最大值后加速递减,呈现出规模不经济的特征。因此,应从"梯价补贴"政策和配套措施安排2个方面设计规模化生猪养殖业节水减排补偿制度。     

农民接触农药防护措施及对机体影响的研究

了解农民接触农药时采用的防护措施及对机体的影响,对合格对象进行流行病学问卷调查及精液检测,发现农民在配、喷农药及检修喷药器械时未能安全合理使用防护措施;受教育程度与接触农药防护态度有关;长期小剂量接触农药对不稳定细胞有损害。建议为减少或避免农药中毒,政府应加强对农民进行农药基本知识、安全合理使用的宣传教育、推广和普及;增强农民遵守安全操作规程的自我保护意识。