...Malefiya Ebabu; Zemen Ayalew; Kedir Jemal; Million Sileshi Purpose This study examines the impact of microfinance credit on household food security in drought-prone North Wollo, Ethiopia, while addressing selection bias and gender disparities in credit access. Design/methodology/approach Using...

...Camillus Abawiera Wongnaa; Alhassan Abudu; Awal Abdul-Rahaman; Ernest Amegawovor Akey; Stephen Prah Purpose This study examined the impact of the Input Credit Scheme (ICS) by the Integrated Water Management and Agriculture Development (IWAD) on the productivity and food security of smallholder...

... debate on the enhancement of food security by reducing post-harvest losses. The reduction in post-harvest losses and food security, will improve the welfare and livelihood of the society. This aims for the actualization of sustainable development goal of food and nutrition security (SDG-2...

...Nur Hasnida Abd Rahman; Mohd Zaidi Md Zabri; Mohammad Mahbubi Ali Purpose This paper introduces the concept of manihah and develops a conceptual framework to address Malaysia's abandoned lands and food security issues. Design/methodology/approach This is a conceptual paper based...

...Eric N. Okoyo; Muluken Gezahegn Wordofa; Jemal Y. Hassen; Moges Bezabih Purpose This study is conducted to evaluate the impact of rural credit on farm household income and food security. Design/methodology/approach A multistage random sampling procedure is implemented to select 180 (82 credit...

... and ensure fair, timely and low-cost delivery of microcredit to marginal and small farmers, could lead to reduction of agricultural farm inefficiency and hence, lead to improvement of performance of farms. This could enhance farm output and welfare, help reduce poverty and improve food security. Of course...

... 2013 Agricultural finance Insurance Crops Crop insurance Collateral Grain producers Food security South Africa Grain producers Grain producers in South Africa, suppliers of produce used in staple food such as maize and wheat, are key role‐players in ensuring food security...

... are introduced and filled in each section. Findings The Chinese economy may slow down after decades of fast development. Food security is still a top priority, even with the income rise. Increased labor cost may transform Chinese agriculture from the traditional labor intensive field management into a modern...