International Journal of Agricultural Economics

Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2025

  • Research Article

    Technical Efficiency of Rice Producers in Mali: A Comparative Analysis of the Office Niger Zone and the Baguinéda Irrigated Perimeter Office

    Beidari Traoré*

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2025
    Pages: 149-157
    Received: 28 March 2025
    Accepted: 9 June 2025
    Published: 30 June 2025
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    Abstract: As in most sub-Saharan African countries, agriculture is the dominant economic sector in Mali, and the potential for rice production is also high but remains largely untapped. Although achieving potential production depends on many variables, farmers in the two production areas studied are generally below the global efficiency score. The objective ... Show More
  • Research Article

    Factors Influencing the Choice of Aflatoxin-inhibiting Technologies Among Smallholder Groundnut Farmers in Elgeyo Marakwet and Baringo Counties in Kenya

    Buba Daffeh*, George Owour, Paul Kimurto

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2025
    Pages: 158-169
    Received: 2 June 2025
    Accepted: 16 June 2025
    Published: 7 July 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijae.20251004.12
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    Abstract: Access and use of Aflatoxin-inhibiting technologies among smallholder farmers can improve their livelihoods and reduce post-harvest losses due to Aflatoxin contamination. However, the use of technologies including drying technologies, shelling, hermetic storage, resistant seeds, Aflasafe, and Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) remains low among smal... Show More
  • Research Article

    Forecasting the International Market Prices for Rice, Corn and Soybeans Using ARIMA Time Series Modelling

    Bunnel Bernard, Linda Francois*, Dwayne Shorlon Renville

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 4, August 2025
    Pages: 170-182
    Received: 4 June 2025
    Accepted: 16 June 2025
    Published: 7 July 2025
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijae.20251004.13
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    Abstract: Rice, corn, and soybeans are among the most widely cultivated crops, making them crucial for global food security and the economic well-being of many countries. Like many other crops, the global prices for these commodities are prone to fluctuations due to unfavorable weather conditions, natural disasters (like flooding), global demand, and economi... Show More