Market Access, Intensification and Productivity of Common Bean in Ethiopia: A Microeconomic Analysis

This work analyses on-farm adjustments in land allocation and intensification in a commercial crop following the increases in market demand in a developing economy. Drawing from the survey conducted among common bean producers in Ethiopia in 2008, a two stage econometric method was used to investiga...

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Veröffentlicht in:African journal of agricultural research 2011-01, Vol.6 (2), p.476-487
Hauptverfasser: Katungi, E, Horna, D, Gebeyehu, S, Sperling, L
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:This work analyses on-farm adjustments in land allocation and intensification in a commercial crop following the increases in market demand in a developing economy. Drawing from the survey conducted among common bean producers in Ethiopia in 2008, a two stage econometric method was used to investigate the contribution of market access and other micro-level factors in facilitating crop intensification and productivity. Ethiopia is the leading commercial producer and exporter of common bean in Africa but also one of the countries in Africa with high levels of soil nutrient depletion. Understanding factors that influence input use and productivity is critical for food security and agricultural sustainability in the country. Key findings are reported.
ISSN:1991-637X