RESEARCH ARTICLE


Analysis of Eco-efficiency and its determinants among Smallholder Vegetable Producers in Eastern Ethiopia



Abdi Mohammed1, *, Jema Haji2, Kedir Jemal2, Ketema Bekele2
1 Department of Agricultural Economic, Haramaya University, P.O.BOX: 138, Dire Dawa, Ethopia
2 School of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness, Haramaya University, P.O.BOX: 138, Dire Dawa, Ethopia


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Abstract

Introduction:

This study aimed to analyse eco-efficiency and its determinants for small holder vegetable producers in Eastern Ethiopia. Multi-stage sampling was used to select 256 small-scale vegetable producers in the study area.

Methods:

The study employed Data Envelopment Analysis to estimate eco-efficiency and Tobit model to identify the sources of differences in the eco-efficiency of farmers. The results of the DEA model revealed that the mean of eco-efficiency was 0.75, indicating that there is still a chance of improving the environmental performance of the farms without compromising the economic output of the farms.

Results:

The results of Tobit depicted that age, education, training, and adoption of sustainable intensification practices positively affect eco-efficiency, while farm size, farm income, and leadership status of the farmer negatively influence the eco-efficiency of the farm.

Conclusion:

Due emphasis should be given to promoting the adoption of SIPs and introducing an inclusive approach to educating farmers in the study area.

Keywords: Eco-efficiency, Tobit, Sustainable intensification practice, Ethiopian economy, Farmers, Soil structure.