International Journal of Economics, Commerce and Management United Kingdom Vol. VI, Issue 8, August 2018 http://ijecm.co.uk/ ISSN 2348 0386 ASSESSING TOMATO FARMING AND MARKETING AMONG SMALLHOLDERS IN HIGH POTENTIAL AGRICULTURAL AREAS OF TANZANIA Venance Mutayoba Senior Lecturer, Department of Economic Studies The Mwalimu Nyerere Memorial Academy, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania v.mutayoba@gmail.com Deus Ngaruko Deputy Chancellor-Planning, Finance and Administration Open University of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Abstract Smallholder farming and marketing of high value crops can bring about better prospects for smallholder farmers in high potential agricultural areas of Tanzania. This paper sought to assess tomato ...
Vertical Farming Economics in 10 Minutes Faraz Moghimi University of Massachusetts Boston Abstract This paper seeks to provide an in depth understanding of pursuing vertical farming as a business practice in an approximately ten minute read. In this article, I discuss the issues with our current state of agriculture and follow it up with the tangible advantages that might justify a need for vertical farming from a macro perspective. Then I go on to discuss the problems of vertical farming from a business economic perspective, and finally provide a thorough discussion about what the future could hold for this young ...
COMPREHENSIVE TOMATO FARMING GUIDE Introduction In the recent past demand for tomatoes in the region has increased tremendously. This demand can only be met by increasing production area and yield. Better production methods, high-yielding and disease-resistant varieties will play a key role keeping up with the market demand. Growing requirements Tomatoes thrive in well-drained, deep, uniform clay or silty loams. They are very sensitive to water logged soils and prefer a soil pH of between 6.0 -7.5. They do best in temperatures of between 20°C – 27°C. Tomato production can be adversely affected when the temperatures ...
Scientific Research Journal (SCIRJ), Volume VIII, Issue VIII, August 2020 111 ISSN 2201-2796 FARMER BEHAVIOR TRANSFORMATION ON TOMATO FARMING BUSINESS IN MEGA MENDUNG SUBDISTRICT BOGOR, WEST JAVA 1) Dr. Lukman Effendy 1) Associate Professor Agricultural Extension Sustainable Agricultural Extension Study Program Bogor Agricultural Development Polytechnique Jl. Aria Surialaga – Cibalagung Bogor West Java, Indonesia Email; f1515di@gmail.com 2) Wida Pradiana, M.Si 2) Lecturer Agricultural Extension Sustainable Agricultural Extension Study Program Bogor Agricultural Development Polytechnique Jl. Aria Surialaga – Cibalagung Bogor West Java, Indonesia 3) Dr. Yoyon Haryanto 3) Lecturer Agricultural Extension Sustainable Agricultural Extension Study Program Bogor Agricultural Development ...
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