{"title":"Economic impact of community forest management on farmers: an Indonesian perspective","authors":"Nuraeni, M. Ilsan, Aminah","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2020.10029072","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2020.10029072","url":null,"abstract":"This study conducted a profit analysis to understand the economic impact of community forest management on farmers in Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The study results showed that a farmers' income sourced from the community forest about IDR 13.581.750 and non-community forest about IDR 1.100.000 where community forest contributed more to a total income than non-community forest. According to the outcome, it is found that income from community forest and non-community forest contributed to the farmers' financial gain per person about IDR 14.681.750 a year to maintain the living condition and get rid of the poverty line. However, there are several disputes on policies are existed those are affecting the community forest to be managed in the South Sulawesi. To overcome the existing disputes and problems, there is a need for revision on the existing provisions to improve the community management system further to assist farmer. This study presented several recommendations on the community forest to be managed correctly in the South Sulawesi as an Indonesian perspective.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45369015","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
N. Johari, D. E. Pebrian, Shamilah Ahmad Mokhtor, Rohaida Mohammad, A. Ahmad
{"title":"Modelling the effect of some operational parameters on grain loss in mechanised rice harvesting: a case study in Malaysian paddy fields","authors":"N. Johari, D. E. Pebrian, Shamilah Ahmad Mokhtor, Rohaida Mohammad, A. Ahmad","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2020.10029069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2020.10029069","url":null,"abstract":"Excessive grain loss is still a persistence problem in mechanised rice harvesting using combine harvester in Malaysian paddy fields. Therefore, this study was conducted to develop a model for predicting the effect of some operational parameters on grain loss during mechanised harvesting operation. Three operational parameters that always associated with grain loss were measured through direct field measurements on the daily harvesting operations in the sampled rice granaries. The measured parameters included field speed of combine harvester, grain moisture, and soil moisture contents. Regression and correlation analyses were employed to develop the model estimation. The results of the predictive model exposed the fitted model with a strong relationship between associated variables and established the measured parameters to determine the grain loss. The findings would be beneficial in assisting the rice farmers to predict grain loss during harvesting and minimise excessive grain loss in mechanised harvesting operations in Malaysia.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47720923","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"AgriRobot: implementation and evaluation of an automatic robot for seeding and fertiliser microdosing in precision agriculture","authors":"R. Bhimanpallewar, M. R. Narasingarao","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2020.10029071","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2020.10029071","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, agriculture solutions using robotics and the internet of things (IoT) technology provided advanced agricultural support for farmers to produce food products with the highest yields. However, a lack of effective and efficient agricultural device has resulted in the wide adoption of this IoT technique recently. This study presents an automatic seeding and fertiliser micro-dosing robot for farmers to achieve precision farming. The automatic robotic device for seed planting and micro-dosing of fertiliser is adapted to plant various types of seed and particularly well adapted to the plant seeds with micro-dosing fertiliser. The new option controls the number of seeds and quantifies the fertiliser quantity at each dropping point. It is also able to control the distance between each dropping point. This study has implemented the proof-of-concept prototype by the IoT system to demonstrate the feasibility of the agricultural outcomes. The experiments performed in the real-world environment which showed the effectiveness and efficiency of the device under different conditions.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43725182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Evaluation of arbuscular mycorrhiza inoculation potential for sustainable production of aerobic rice var. MR1A","authors":"Rosina Baadu, A. Shamsiah, H. Joseph","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2020.10029070","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2020.10029070","url":null,"abstract":"A pot culture experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of different mycorrhiza inoculants and phosphate fertiliser application on the growth and nutrient uptake of aerobic rice var. MR1A. The contribution of mycorrhizae has been well acknowledged in sustainable agriculture. Mycorrhizae can influence the key ecosystem process of soil aggregation, act as an acquisition of soil nutrient absorption to improve the plant growth via their hyphae and alter the morphology of a root system by forming more branches and adventitious roots that functionally extend the root system of the plant. The results indicated that arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) had increased the efficiency of phosphate fertiliser uptake by the plant. This is due to the ability of MR1A seedlings to form a symbiotic relationship with AMF inoculums. Thus, the information gathered from this study herein will help us to understand the role of AMF towards sustainable agriculture.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45442361","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Understanding the models of Indian fruit and vegetable supply chains - a case study approach","authors":"K. Arshinder, M. Balaji","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025850","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025850","url":null,"abstract":"This study explores different perishable fresh fruit and vegetable (F&V) supply chain models and seeks to understand the issues and challenges that exist within the supply chains. A case study approach using qualitative methods was used to analyse the perishable F&V supply chains in a typical Indian metropolitan city. This study found that supply chain agents set their margins arbitrarily resulting in double marginalisation at each interface of the supply chains. Thus, double marginalisation and inefficiency in the domestic F&V supply chains results in massive wastage. F&V supply chains are impacted unequally and include food perishability, food quality and food safety based on the responsiveness of the supply chains. Insights found in this study will be useful, not only for F&V supply chain stakeholders, but also for policymakers to develop more efficient and responsive supply chain model in India and elsewhere with similar economic settings.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41596557","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
I. R. Mirzanti, Esra Elia Masriana Sinaga, Subiakto Soekarno
{"title":"Determinant factors in digital start-up valuation for agro seed funding","authors":"I. R. Mirzanti, Esra Elia Masriana Sinaga, Subiakto Soekarno","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025853","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025853","url":null,"abstract":"This study aims to identify the determining factors in the digital start-up valuation at the agro seed funding platform. To have a clear understanding, firstly this study provides a conceptual framework, and secondly, evaluates the digital start-up valuation for seed funding platforms (stages) by expert opinions from relevant experience. The study findings are important to develop further digital start-up business for the new agro seed funding. This study identifies that the determinant factors in digital start-up valuation are not merely based on financial aspects, but also based on subjective judgmental factors. The result indicates that the determining factors in digital start-up valuation at the seed funding stage are divided into the micro, meso and macro-levels of analysis. Each level of analysis focus on various aspects, e.g., micro-level on individual and commercial aspects, the meso-level on organisational and corporate aspects, and the macro-level on industry aspects. The findings of this study will be useful in the digital start-up valuation process and will provide guidelines for digital start-up businesses to improve their commercial performance.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47100585","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Md Nazirul Islam Sarker, Min Wu, G. Alam, S. Islam
{"title":"Role of climate smart agriculture in promoting sustainable agriculture: a systematic literature review","authors":"Md Nazirul Islam Sarker, Min Wu, G. Alam, S. Islam","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025851","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025851","url":null,"abstract":"In the face of global environmental change, the notion of climate smart agriculture (CSA) has emerged as an approach which can contribute to increased agricultural production and income of poor households. This paper explores the suitability of adopting CSA practices for promoting sustainable agriculture in order to attain global food and nutritional security. It also explores the links among the components of CSA (productivity, adaptation and mitigation) and their contribution to achieving the goal of sustainable agricultural development. Despite the potential of CSA to attain sustainable agriculture, poor connections exist among the components of CSA at the field level. More importantly, the concept is sometimes poorly understood by various levels of stakeholders. In order to attain a better future, it is crucial to disseminate CSA approaches to field level by including them in academic syllabi, seminars, symposiums, and research.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42792065","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
H. Rose, Dimitrios Paparas, O. Tremma, L. D. Aguiar
{"title":"Price transmission: the case of the UK and the USA broiler markets","authors":"H. Rose, Dimitrios Paparas, O. Tremma, L. D. Aguiar","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025849","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025849","url":null,"abstract":"The primary aim of this study is to identify whether price transmission asymmetry is present within the UK and the USA broiler market chains as an indicator of market efficiency. The topic of price transmission has seen increased amounts of coverage considering significant price peaks and their effect on agricultural markets, such as the food crises in 2007 and 2008. Standard economic theory suggests that there should be perfect transmissions within markets; thus, any price changes are passed on to the other levels of the chain completely and instantaneously. Empirical results found that the UK retailer price recovers at a rate of 16% per month, whilst the USA retailer prices returning at 15% per month rate. Additionally, results show that no long run asymmetry is present within the value chains suggesting that the market is efficient.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42051801","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Linear programming model for vegetable crop rotation planning: a case study","authors":"Anggita Kharisma, T. Perdana","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025854","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025854","url":null,"abstract":"This study developed a mix integer linear programming models for crop production planning. The model encompasses the crop rotation of four vegetables as product diversification to fulfil supermarket demand. A production system at one of the farmer groups located in West Java, Indonesia has opted as a case study. The approach of the decision was determined upon the consideration of vegetable botanical family, crop rotation issue, total available land which exceeds the demand, and total interval time for harvesting each of the commodities. The decision has been made into a weekly scheduling plan for over a year with three combinations of crop rotation scheduling which are: 1) the combination of tomato and baby Kenya bean; 2) the combination of carrot and baby Kenya bean; and 3) the combination of potato and Kenya bean. This model generates a schedule based on plot and the combination of the rotation as a tool for a coordinator of the farmers' group to minimise the excess production and optimise the schedule for crop rotation. This study proposes optimisation for land utilisation and the right stock for farmers within a year with maximising profit target.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47880858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Niken Larasati, M. S. Purwanegara, Fitri Aprilianty
{"title":"The role of multidimensional perceived value, trust and commitment to achieve collaboration in West Java agribusiness","authors":"Niken Larasati, M. S. Purwanegara, Fitri Aprilianty","doi":"10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025848","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1504/ijarge.2019.10025848","url":null,"abstract":"One way to build a successful relationship with farmers is through collaborative actions with all actors. Perceived value, trust and commitment variables are needed to stimulate a relational bond because farmers could not trust their partners because of past experience. This research aims to obtain the trust dimension from farmers and partners and to know the influence of perceived value, trust and commitment on farmers to collaborate with their partners. An exploratory sequential mixed method design was conducted. The results showed farmers could trust their partners as long as they provide clear information, important information and held accountable about the promised result. Emotional value was the only factor that had a positive effect on trust, while functional value and emotional value were factors that triggered farmers to have a commitment with their partners. Trust can affect the commitment of farmers to their partners. Both trust and commitment were tested to know their effect on collaboration. Only commitment had a positive relationship with collaboration.","PeriodicalId":34978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Agricultural Resources, Governance and Ecology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2019-12-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48021971","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}