The study applies the single-stage modelling stochastic frontier approach to investigate the
performance of maize farmers in the Ejura-Sekyedumase District of Ghana. It estimates the …

Background and Objective. Maize is one of the oldest cultivated crops. It is the third most
important cereal after wheat and rice globally. Compared to all other cereals, maize has the …

Maize is Ethiopia's staple crop and is widely grown by smallholder farmers in most part.
However, the productivity of this crop is remaining low relative to the potential available in …

DETERMINANTS OF TECHNICAL EFFICIENCY OF MAIZE PRODUCTION OF SMALLHOLDER
FARMERS; THE CASE OF FOGERA DISTRICT, SOUTH GONDAR ZONE, Page 1 i …

This chapter examines the potential biophysical and socio-economic benefits and
constraints for scaling up conservation agriculture (CA). It also discusses the relationships of …

Maize production in Ghana is limited by several factors including inadequate use of
improved varieties and poor soil fertility management. To contribute to addressing these …

Maize is a key cereal which contributes to food security with an ever-growing demand in
Africa. Therefore, production must be continuously increased to meet demand. One way to …

Maize (Zea mays L.) is the most important cereal crop in sub-Saharan Africa providing food
for many of its inhabitants. However, production is hampered by low yields and aflatoxin …

Inefficiencies in maize production do not only have adverse effect on the output of maize but
it also poses a serious threat to income generation, food security and the general welfare of …

Maize production in Ghana is limited by several factors including inadequate use of
improved varieties and poor soil fertility management. To contribute to addressing these …