Efficiency of small-scale farmers in Ethiopia: A case study in the Baso and Warana sub-district

The objective of this study is to explore the possibilities of improving production and income on small farms through better allocation of resources. It pertains to the area that represents the low potential cereal crops zone (LPCZ) of Ethiopian highlands in the Shoa region. The basic primary data w...

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Autores principales: Belete, A., Dillon, John L., Anderson, F.M.
Formato: Journal Article
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: 1993
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28073
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Dillon, John L.
Anderson, F.M.
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description The objective of this study is to explore the possibilities of improving production and income on small farms through better allocation of resources. It pertains to the area that represents the low potential cereal crops zone (LPCZ) of Ethiopian highlands in the Shoa region. The basic primary data were drawn from 50 randomly selected farms in the area, and secondary data were obtained from ILCA. LP and MOTAD are used as analytical tools. The results of the study indicates a substantial potential for increasing net farm cash incomes by efficient allcoation of available resources under current level of technology. The study further revealed that small-scale farmers in the study area operate at a relatively higher risk under the existing situation than would be the case under an-optimal situation. Thus, small-scale farmers should allocate resources optimally not only to increase cash income but also to reduce risk.
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spelling CGSpace280732023-02-15T09:52:56Z Efficiency of small-scale farmers in Ethiopia: A case study in the Baso and Warana sub-district Belete, A. Dillon, John L. Anderson, F.M. small farms resources traditional methods cultivation bullocks baso warana The objective of this study is to explore the possibilities of improving production and income on small farms through better allocation of resources. It pertains to the area that represents the low potential cereal crops zone (LPCZ) of Ethiopian highlands in the Shoa region. The basic primary data were drawn from 50 randomly selected farms in the area, and secondary data were obtained from ILCA. LP and MOTAD are used as analytical tools. The results of the study indicates a substantial potential for increasing net farm cash incomes by efficient allcoation of available resources under current level of technology. The study further revealed that small-scale farmers in the study area operate at a relatively higher risk under the existing situation than would be the case under an-optimal situation. Thus, small-scale farmers should allocate resources optimally not only to increase cash income but also to reduce risk. 1993 2013-05-06T06:59:52Z 2013-05-06T06:59:52Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28073 en Limited Access Agricultural Economics;8(3): 199-209
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Belete, A.
Dillon, John L.
Anderson, F.M.
Efficiency of small-scale farmers in Ethiopia: A case study in the Baso and Warana sub-district
title Efficiency of small-scale farmers in Ethiopia: A case study in the Baso and Warana sub-district
title_full Efficiency of small-scale farmers in Ethiopia: A case study in the Baso and Warana sub-district
title_fullStr Efficiency of small-scale farmers in Ethiopia: A case study in the Baso and Warana sub-district
title_full_unstemmed Efficiency of small-scale farmers in Ethiopia: A case study in the Baso and Warana sub-district
title_short Efficiency of small-scale farmers in Ethiopia: A case study in the Baso and Warana sub-district
title_sort efficiency of small scale farmers in ethiopia a case study in the baso and warana sub district
topic small farms
resources
traditional methods
cultivation
bullocks
baso
warana
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/28073
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