Papers by Adesoji Adelaja
Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 2021
This study sought to assess the adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies and in... more This study sought to assess the adoption of improved fish hatchery production technologies and information usage by fish hatchery farmers in Oyo State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling technique was used to select 234 hatchery farmers from Oyo using structured questionnaire from all the four Agricultural Development Programme zones in Oyo State. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, mean score and index score. Information on socio economic characteristics revealed that most (88.9%) of the fish hatchery farmers were in the active age bracket of 31-60 years, majority (86.8%) were married male. The mean household size was 7 persons per household with majority (53.4%) having above 6 years of fish hatchery experience. The grand mean score for agencies/channel examined in this study was 1.68, information usage index was 0.56. Levels of awareness were relatively high but there were low adoption rate for some of the fish hatchery production technologies. Based on the available eviden...
This paper argues that even with strong economies of scale, all farm sizes could have similar adj... more This paper argues that even with strong economies of scale, all farm sizes could have similar adjusted average costs and be equally competitive because the advantages of flexibility on small farms tend to offset those of economies of scale on large farms. Evidence from Northeastern U.S. dairy farms suggests that capital intensity and specialization increase with size, flexibility decreases with size, and small and larr,e farms are equally viable despite slight economies of scale.
World Development, Aug 1, 2023
Policy measures aimed at containing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic had unintended consequenc... more Policy measures aimed at containing the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic had unintended consequences on economic activities globally. In this study, we isolate and investigate the short-term partial impacts of six such measures on the farm and nonfarm incomes of agricultural households and examine the related resilience factors. Using Nigeria as a case study, we find that the COVID containment measures had mixed effects on farm and non-farm incomes in the short run. These varying effects are due to households’ resilience and vulnerability factors, including land size, wealth, income diversification, involvement in processing activities, and reliance on hired labor. Our findings highlight the need for more targeted health crisis containment measures which consider the uniqueness, diversity, and regional heterogeneity of agriculture, especially the potential implications for farm viability.
This paper argues that even with strong economies of scale, all farm sizes could have similar adj... more This paper argues that even with strong economies of scale, all farm sizes could have similar adjusted average costs and be equally competitive because the advantages of flexibility on small farms tend to offset those of economies of scale on large farms. Evidence from Northeastern U.S. dairy farms suggests that capital intensity and specialization increase with size, flexibility decreases with size, and small and larr,e farms are equally viable despite slight economies of scale.
... Document details. Title Innovative approaches to farmland preservation. AuthorsAdelaja, AO; S... more ... Document details. Title Innovative approaches to farmland preservation. AuthorsAdelaja, AO; Schilling, BJ Editors Furuseth, OJ;Lapping, MB Book Contested countryside: the rural urban fringe in North America. 1999 pp. 113 ...
1984 Annual Meeting, August 5-8, Ithaca, New York, 1984
The research reports, 2002
Public Perceptions of Genetically Modified Foods Americans Know Not What They Eat Biotechnology s... more Public Perceptions of Genetically Modified Foods Americans Know Not What They Eat Biotechnology stands to be a defining technology in the future of food and agriculture. Proponents argue that science and industry are poised to bring consumers a wide variety of products that have potential for meeting basic food needs, as well as delivering a wide-range of health, environmental and economic benefits. Opponents counter that the potential exists for unintended consequences, ranging from ecological disruption to adverse human health implications, and that these risks are not fully understood. Fundamental questions exist, however, regarding the general public's position on food products derived with the use of biotechnology. To address these questions, the Food Policy Institute addressed consumers using computerassisted telephone interviews (CATI) system, a public phone survey of a sample selection of 1203 U.S. residents was administered between March and April 2001. The questionnaire was developed to address perceived gaps in the current literature on American consumer awareness, acceptance, and perceptions of food biotechnology and to serve as the basis for a set of longitudinal studies that will be able to track public opinion over time. Below is a summary of principal discoveries for this study. Among most Americans, there appears to be little awareness concerning the genetic modification of agricultural and food products. • Biotechnology is clearly not a topic of conversation for most Americans, with fewer than one in three Americans (31%) claiming to have ever discussed the topic with anyone. Only two in five Americans (41%) are aware that genetically modified food products are currently for sale in supermarkets. • A third of Americans (32%) do not believe genetically modified products are actually in food stores, while a quarter of Americans (28%) are not sure. • In contrast, one in five Americans (20%) believes they have eaten a fruit or vegetable that has been genetically modified despite the fact few are currently available in the marketplace. Americans tend to overestimate their understanding of food production. Three-quarters of Americans (75%) claim their understanding to be at least 'good.' However: • Half of the respondents (50%) had never heard of traditional crossbreeding methods when described in simple terms. • Despite the fact that nearly all foods available today are the result of crossbreeding, three in five respondents (61%) claim never to have eaten a fruit or vegetable created using these methods. • According to three in five Americans (61%), 'unjustified fears about genetic modification have seriously blocked the development of beneficial foods.' Though nearly two-thirds of Americans (66 %) believe genetically modified foods will benefit many people, many also express concern about the potential risks of biotechnology. • More that half of the respondents (56%) say that, 'the issue of genetic modification causes them great concern.' A large segment of the U.S. public expresses concern over the potential ecological impacts of genetically modified organisms. • Nine in ten Americans (90%) agree that 'the balance of nature can be easily disrupted by humans.' • Three-quarters of the respondents (75%) believe 'nature is so complex that it is impossible to predict what will happen with genetically modified crops.' Most Americans favor regulation for the use of genetic modification, but few have confidence in the government's ability to properly regulate. • Three-quarters (75%) of respondents agree that the potential danger of genetic modification is so great that strict regulations are necessary. • Slightly fewer than three in five respondents (58%) do not believe scientific expertise and knowledge concerning biotechnology is a substitute for government regulation. • At the same time, less than one third of Americans (29%) believe the government has the necessary tools to properly regulate genetically modified foods. Consistent with other surveys of this nature, nine out of ten Americans (90%) believe that genetically modified foods should be labeled as such. • However, only about half of the consumers surveyed (53%) say they would actually take time to look for foods labeled as not being genetically modified. • Less than half of respondents (45%) expressed a willingness to pay more for non-genetically modified foods.
Energy Strategy Reviews, Aug 1, 2018
We argue that country oil supply response to price is affected by structural, market and policy-i... more We argue that country oil supply response to price is affected by structural, market and policy-induced factors and conceptualized their effects. For fifty three major oil-producing countries, we further estimate country price elasticities of oil supply through a random effects model, which allows the estimation of the output effects of factors that can be shaped by public policies. Results obtained from panel data for the 1995-2014 time-period suggest the potential to accelerate recovery from an oil price depression through deliberate policies aimed at making oil supply more price responsive. Such policies include improved business climate, reduced corruption and larger levels of government spending. Greater degrees of diversification from oil, larger oil reserves, higher GDP and a less favorable exchange rate are also found to increase the potential for economic resurgence as oil prices increase. OPEC membership is also found to boost the potential for sectorial and overall economic recovery.
Perspectives on terrorism, 2020
Climate and Development, Sep 11, 2022
Advances in finance, accounting, and economics book series, Aug 7, 2013
Rising global food prices and demand for biofuels have recently heightened global interests in ag... more Rising global food prices and demand for biofuels have recently heightened global interests in agricultural land resources in Africa, resulting in increased International Land Transactions (ILTs). While opponents of ILTs have dubbed it "land grabbing," proponents welcome the opening of Africa's agriculture to foreign direct investment. Limited empirical work exists explaining the motivations of investor and host countries. This chapter attempts to expand the literature by providing an empirical explanation of country land targeting behavior. As the debate on "land grabbing" intensifies, understanding motivations of various actors in the land market becomes relevant.
Acta Horticulturae, 1996
SHARE ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS OF GROWTH IN THE ORNAMENTAL INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF NEW JERSEY Adesoj... more SHARE ANALYSIS OF DRIVERS OF GROWTH IN THE ORNAMENTAL INDUSTRY: A CASE STUDY OF NEW JERSEY Adesoji O. Adelaja, Robin G. Brumfield and Brian J. Schilling The Department of Agricultural Economics and Marketing Cook College, Rutgers, the State ...
Horticultural Economics and Marketing, XXIII IHC, 1991
AN ANALYSIS OF CONSUMERS* PURCHASING PATTERNS, PERCEPTIONS, AND EXPENDITURES ON FRESH TOMATOES IN... more AN ANALYSIS OF CONSUMERS* PURCHASING PATTERNS, PERCEPTIONS, AND EXPENDITURES ON FRESH TOMATOES IN NEW JERSEY Robin G. Brumfield Rutgers University New Brunswick, New Jersey USA Adesoji O. Adelaja Rutgers University New Brunswick ...
Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics
Land expansion by existing smallholder farmers (SHFs), aka stepping-up, is a major pathway to the... more Land expansion by existing smallholder farmers (SHFs), aka stepping-up, is a major pathway to the rise of medium-scale farmers (MSFs) in Africa. In this paper, we investigate if and how armed conflicts constrain the ability of SHFs to transition to MSFs. We find that increased conflict intensity reduces the likelihood that a SHF will expand to a larger scale, especially for farmers who rely mostly on farm incomes, rather than off-farm incomes, for their livelihoods. These findings uphold other evidence that peace and stability influence private investment, including land-based investments, that are associated with economic transformation.
The research reports, 1996
The advisory committee was expanded to include industry and trade association members, who provid... more The advisory committee was expanded to include industry and trade association members, who provided further guidance on the direction and scope of this project. The study team would like to thank the following members of industry and trade associations who participated on the The Status and Condition of New Jersey's Food Manufacturing Industry 9 viii expanded advisory committee. They are listed below in order of name, with industry segment represented, company affiliation, and location duly identified.
Global Challenges
Agricultural value chains worldwide provide essential support to livelihoods, ecosystem services,... more Agricultural value chains worldwide provide essential support to livelihoods, ecosystem services, and the growing bioeconomy. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic slowed down or reversed decades of agricultural growth and exposed the vulnerabilities of farmers and the food insecure in Africa, thus reiterating the need to build resilience, agility, and adaptability for a sustainable agriculture. Existing social, political, environmental, and economic challenges demonstrate that a path to faster sustainable growth is increased productivity through improved input quality, of which technical inputs are a part. This work presents a perspective calling for African innovative competence in technological and methodological applications and solutions as part of the most critical area of a holistic organization for social progress. It finds that while performances of previous agricultural transformation efforts offer insights for future directions, novel pathways fitting to the di...
As the second-largest foreign exchange earner (after crude oil), and the most important agricultu... more As the second-largest foreign exchange earner (after crude oil), and the most important agricultural subsector, tree crops are key to Nigeria’s economy. This paper investigates the key factors behind land allocation decisions, with an aim to yield useful policy insights into how to boost tree crop cultivation and, as a result, agricultural commercialisation. The study concludes by emphasising the significance of tangible land markets, critical rural infrastructure, agro services, improved land tenure security and increased youth and female engagement in efforts to promote economic diversification in Nigeria through commercial tree crop farming
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