The role of agricultural cooperatives in enhancing access to inputs for smallholder farmers in Azerbaijan
46. December 2024 480 A. Azimov • UOT: 338.43, 339.5, 339.543
This article investigates the pivotal role of agricultural cooperatives in enhancing access to essential inputs for smallholder farmers in Azerbaijan. Smallholder farmers often face significant barriers in obtaining quality seeds, fertilizers, and equipment due to high costs and fragmented supply chains. Agricultural ...
The role of slope farming in soil conservation
45. October 2024 4210 N. Shalbuzov, T. Hajiyeva • UOT: 332.33, 332.362, 332.365
The article analyzes the importance, advantages of planting in sloping areas, the influence of natural factors on arable land and methods to combat these factors. Simultaneously, the experience of countries around the world fulfilling programs to support farmers for planting in sloping areas has been studied. Also, according ...
Harmful temperatures and consumption expenditure: evidence from Nigerian households
45. October 2024 3588 J. Animashaun, L. Emediegwu, N. Osadolor, O. Okoror • UOT: 551.58
This paper examines the effect of changes in temperature on households’ food expenditure in Nigeria. Using micro-data on consumption expenditure from Nigerian households, we find that extreme heat increases per capita consumption expenditure during dry seasons but not in wet seasons. Prior works show that small-scale ...
Assessing drought on agricultural productivity: a remote sensing approach to monitoring and adaptation
45. October 2024 3929 K. Mamedova • UOT: 332.1, 528.8, 633/635
Droughts have various impacts depending on their severity and duration. In agriculture, drought can lead to crop failure and reduced yields. In this regard, it is imperative to conduct research on the effect of drought on productivity in agriculture. Data on crop yields, spanning from individual fields to global scales, is ...
Reducing the price gap in agricultural product markets: international solutions and best practices
43. April 2023 3349 A. Gadashov • UDC: 338.43, 631.15, 631.17
The agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including limited market access and the involvement of intermediaries leading to a significant price gap. To address these issues, several solutions have been implemented, such as e-commerce platforms, direct marketing channels, and policy interventions. E-commerce has the ...
Self-sufficiency in wheat and its role in food security
43. April 2023 11175 N. Shalbuzov • UOT: 338.436633/635, 338.439.68
The agricultural sector faces numerous challenges, including limited market access and the involvement of intermediaries leading to a significant price gap. To address these issues, several solutions have been implemented, such as e-commerce platforms, direct marketing channels, and policy interventions. E-commerce has the ...