In the Netherlands a fertility index is introducing which describes the fertility of daughters of a bull. The index is based on two breeding values which are estimated for all bulls; non return after 56 days (NR56) and interval between calving and first insemination (ICI). These two traits are combined in an index: the calving interval index or CI-index. This index was developed after comparing...

The chapter present the report of a study that examined information needs and seeking haviour of farmers in Laduba community, Kwara State, Nigeria. This study adopted a survey research design using simple sampling technique to select 28 respondents from the population. Structured questionnaire was designed for the collection of data. It was discovered from the findings that majority of the farm...

The study analyzed the technical efficiency of female cassava farmers in Surulere Local Government Area Oyo State, Nigeria. specifically determined respondents, examined factors affecting and estimated profitability area. showed that majority were their active year, most literate, married, had 4 – 6 members, experienced they small scale farmers. also variable representing farm size, agrochemica...

This paper examines the current food crises, the projected effect of climate change, the vulnerabilities created by regional concentrations of food production, imports and exports, and the significant role of women as food producers, consumers and family food managers. Bridging productivity differentials between male and female farmers, by helping women overcome production constraints, would si...

The impact of genetically modified (GM) crops on the poor in developing countries is still the subject of controversy. While previous studies have examined direct productivity effects of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) cotton and other GM crops, little is known about wider socioeconomic outcomes. We use a microeconomic modelling approach and comprehensive survey data from India to analyse welfare a...

Does poverty lead to stress? Despite several studies showing correlations between socioeconomic status and levels of the stress hormone cortisol, it remains unknown whether this relationship is causal. We used random weather shocks in Kenya to address this question. Our identification strategy exploits the fact that rainfall is an important input for farmers, but not for non-farmers such as urb...