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AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO IMPROVE THE PROFITABILITY AND VIABILITY OF SMALL AND LIMITED RESOURCE FARMERS IN RURAL COUNTIES

Objective

The goal of the project is to improve the profitability and viability of SLRFs in rural counties. The specific objectives are to (1) analyze the impact of incentives on farmer response to using supporting production mechanisms, (2) assess the effectiveness of supporting production mechanisms in increasing efficiency, income and profitability, and (3) provide supportive technical assistance regarding supporting production mechanisms and other activities.

Investigators
Tackie, Nii; Gurung, Na, Ka.; Diabate, Yo.; Quarcoo, Fr.; Hunter, Ge, Xa.; Madzima, Pa.
Institution
Tuskegee University
Start date
2021
End date
2024
Funding Source
Nat'l. Inst. of Food and Agriculture
Project number
2020-05042
Accession number
1025513
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