Tag: Employment
Assessment of Avocado Producers Food Security Status-In Case of Wolaita and Kembata Tembaro Zones
Background At the worldwide, regional, national, and local levels, there’s a direct correlation between food insecurity and poverty. The household’s security situation is at its most terrible level in rural Ethiopia. Due to various circumstances, ensuring food security in Ethiopia is becoming a significant concern. Therefore, the study aimed to identify determinants of food security status of avocado fruits producers in the study area.
Methods A simple random sampling technique
Methods A simple random sampling technique
Critical analysis of socio-natural dynamics driven by the agricultural commodity boom: the case of Hass avocado in northern Caldas, Colombia
This explanatory study investigates the expansion of Hass avocado plantations (HAP) and their transformative impact on the socio-natural dynamics in Salamina, Caldas, Colombia. The central research question—Why are Hass avocado plantations expanding and transforming the socio-natural dynamics in the Global South?—is addressed through a systematic approach grounded in interdisciplinary frameworks and methods. To address this overarching question, a robust theoretical framework was first developed
Gendered Land Use Decision-Making and Income Control in Avocado Farming: A Case Study of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania
The growing demand for avocados in Tanzania has led to land reallocation and changes in agricultural practices, particularly in the Southern Highlands, where land is being increasingly dedicated to avocado farming. This study addresses the gap in the existing literature by investigating intra-household decision-making regarding land sales and allocations for avocado farming, as well as income management, with a focus on gender dynamics and their implications for gender equality. The study used an
Embracing Avocado (Persea americana) Farming Among Smallholder Farmers in Rural Households in Kenya: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategies for Sustainable Growth
Avocado farming in Kenya has become both a vital livelihood source and a thriving agricultural enterprise, driven by rising global demand and government initiatives to boost exports (Suljada, 2024; Shivachi et al., 2023). This study examines the challenges and opportunities in avocado farming, with a focus on smallholder farmers in Kiambu County. Employing a mixed-methods approach, the study collected primary data through surveys, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions, while secondary
Association between musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial factors in tropical crop workers of Spain using standardized Nordic questionnaire and Mini Psychosocial Factors method
Southern Spain (Andalusia) is the only region in Europe capable of producing tropical fruits (avocado, cherimoya, and mango). The sector employs more than 4000 workers. The objective of this research is the integrated assessment of musculoskeletal symptoms and psychosocial factors of tropical crop workers in Andalusia using the 'Standardised Nordic questionnaires for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms (NMQ)' and 'Mini Psychosocial Factors (MPF) method'. NMQ is a 28-question multiple-choice
Business case analytics for avocado, chili and poultry value chains in Rwanda: Implications on Job Creation
Globally, agricultural value chains are undergoing rapid transformation driven by technological advancement and the need for sustainable development. While developing agencies increasingly recognize agriculture's potential for job creation and economic growth, systematic approaches to evaluate business cases that combine both financial viability and social benefits remain scarce. We address this knowledge gap through employing an innovative analytical framework to assess business cases, focusing