Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria

he paradigm shift from value chains to value webs in the emerging bioeconomy has necessitated a review on how agricultural systems transit to value web production systems. This study examines how smallholders in the cassava system in Nigeria have been able to increase utilization of biomass in their...

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Main Authors: Adeyemo, T., Amaza, P., Okoruwa, V., Akinyosoye, V., Salman, K., Abass, A.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: MDPI 2019
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101338
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author Adeyemo, T.
Amaza, P.
Okoruwa, V.
Akinyosoye, V.
Salman, K.
Abass, A.
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Adeyemo, T.
Akinyosoye, V.
Amaza, P.
Okoruwa, V.
Salman, K.
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description he paradigm shift from value chains to value webs in the emerging bioeconomy has necessitated a review on how agricultural systems transit to value web production systems. This study examines how smallholders in the cassava system in Nigeria have been able to increase utilization of biomass in their production systems. Using a sample of 541 households, the study employed cluster analysis and ordered probit regression to examine the intensity of cassava utilization and the determinants of the intensity of utilization. The study found that over 50% of the respondents were classified as low-intensity utilization households, while ~13% were high-intensity utilization households. Land, social capital, farming experience, and asset ownership increased the probability of intensifying cassava utilization among smallholders. The study recommends strengthening assets acquisition, improving land quality and encouraging social capital development among smallholders.
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spelling CGSpace1013382025-11-11T11:08:02Z Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria Adeyemo, T. Amaza, P. Okoruwa, V. Akinyosoye, V. Salman, K. Abass, A. biomass utilization cassava smallholders nigeria he paradigm shift from value chains to value webs in the emerging bioeconomy has necessitated a review on how agricultural systems transit to value web production systems. This study examines how smallholders in the cassava system in Nigeria have been able to increase utilization of biomass in their production systems. Using a sample of 541 households, the study employed cluster analysis and ordered probit regression to examine the intensity of cassava utilization and the determinants of the intensity of utilization. The study found that over 50% of the respondents were classified as low-intensity utilization households, while ~13% were high-intensity utilization households. Land, social capital, farming experience, and asset ownership increased the probability of intensifying cassava utilization among smallholders. The study recommends strengthening assets acquisition, improving land quality and encouraging social capital development among smallholders. 2019-04-30 2019-05-22T09:58:46Z 2019-05-22T09:58:46Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/101338 en Open Access application/pdf MDPI Adeyemo, T., Amaza, P., Okoruwa, V., Akinyosoye, V., Salman, K. & Abass, A. (2019). Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria. Sustainability, 11(9), 1-16.
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Amaza, P.
Okoruwa, V.
Akinyosoye, V.
Salman, K.
Abass, A.
Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria
title Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria
title_full Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria
title_fullStr Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria
title_full_unstemmed Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria
title_short Determinants of intensity of biomass utilization: evidence from cassava smallholders in Nigeria
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utilization
cassava
smallholders
nigeria
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