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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Factors affecting the technical efficiency among smallholder farmers in the slash and burn agriculture zone of Cameroon
Food Policy, Volume 29, No. 5, Year 2004
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This paper estimates technical efficiency among small holder farmers in the slash and burn agriculture zone of Cameroon and identifies sources of inefficiency using detailed survey data obtained from 450 farmers over 15 villages throughout 2001/2002 growing season. We find that the mean levels of technical efficiency are 77%, 73% and 75%, respectively, for groundnut monocrop, maize monocrop and maize-groundnut farming systems suggesting existence of substantial gains in output and/or decreases in cost with available technology and resources. The efficiency differences are explained significantly by credit, soil fertility, social capital, distance of the plot from the access road and extension services. Policy recommendations are drawn from these findings. © 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
Authors & Co-Authors
Binam, Joachim Nyemeck
Cameroon, Douala
Irad
Tonyè, Jean
Cameroon, Douala
Irad
Wandji, Njankoua
Cameroon, Yaounde
Humid Forest Ecoregional Center
Nyambi, G. N.
Cameroon, Douala
Irad
Akoa, Mireille
Cameroon, Douala
Irad
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Citations: 316
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 2
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1016/j.foodpol.2004.07.013
ISSN:
03069192
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Sexual And Reproductive Health
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Cameroon