The major aim of this study was to analyze the impact of Agribusiness on poverty reduction. The researcher used Huye and Ngoma Sector of HUYE District in southern province as case study. The intensification and commercialization of the Rwandan agricultural sector will be essential to reduce poverty and drive economic grow of Rwanda. Government of Rwanda policy-makers have identified smallholder-led agriculture as a key sector for growth and poverty reduction in the country. Responding to this aim, the government has steadily increased the budgetary allocation to agriculture, from 4.2 percent of the budget in 2008, to nearly 10 percent in 2011.
In this study we look at some of the social-economic factors benefited by household farmers through the Agribusiness like Income generated from agribusiness monthly, food consumption and householder expenditure and increasing values of asset such as social and economic asset of householder. This research was a survey involving the collection of primary data from a sample of household heads in Huye and Ngoma Sector. Data collected was quantified to enable easy interpretation and analysis. The comparative approach of mean was mainly used to analyze data; views from respondents were compared to make conclusions. The findings of the study demonstrate that Agribusiness household owns in Huye and Ngoma Sector have benefited from Agribusiness. Household confirmed that householder income, food consumption and values of assets had increased due to agribusiness. The study concludes that once the Government of Rwanda the policy is made properly and fully implemented, the Agribusiness will highly enhance food self-sufficiency, income and values assets of householder farmers and agribusiness owns will be increase and improving also the livelihood of rural areas through other benefits such as infrastructure development.
Table of Contents
CHAPI: INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY
Background of the study
Problem statement of the study.
Research question
Research objective
General objective.
Specific objective
Research hypothesis
CHAP II: Methodology
Research design
Research sampling
Data collection methods and tools
Data analysis methods and tools
Limitations of research
CHAPIII: LITERATURE REVIEW
Introduction
AGRIBUSINESS
Definition of Agribusiness
Agribusiness:The Concept
Agribusiness:New Developments and Trends
Agribusiness in Rwanda on food securities
Component of agribusiness in Rwanda
Agriculture and agribusiness in Africa
Agricultural value chains are very diverse.
Both domestic and global markets are experiencing strong demand, which is likely to continue even as domestic demand accelerates.
POVERTY
Absolute poverty
Relative poverty
Situation of poverty in Rwanda
Effect of agribusiness on poverty reduction
Impact of agribusiness on food securities
Prioritize food security objectives at the regional level
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK
CHAP IV: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS
Introduction
Descriptive statistics
Demographic Profile of Household Farmer Respondents
Number children in the householder who owns agribusiness
Main cause of engaging in agribusiness of the respondents
Distribution of respondents by Education
Marital status
Type of agribusiness that are more applicable respondent
Inferential statistics
Introduction
Paired sample t test
Impact of agribusiness on increase of value of assets which include social asset andeconomic asset
Test of two independent t test
CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMANDATIONS
Introduction
Summary of the study
Major findings of the study
To assess the outcomes of Agribusiness on household income in Huye and Ngoma Sector of Huye District
Impact of agribusiness on householder food consumption and householder expenditure
impact of agribusiness an increase of value of assets which include social asset and economic asset.
Conclusion
Research Goals and Themes
The primary aim of this study is to evaluate the influence of agribusiness on poverty reduction within the Huye and Ngoma sectors of the Huye District in Rwanda, specifically examining its impact on household income, food consumption, and asset acquisition.
- Analysis of the relationship between agribusiness engagement and changes in household income levels.
- Examination of the effects of agribusiness on household expenditure and food consumption patterns.
- Assessment of the increase in both social and economic assets as a result of agribusiness participation.
- Comparative analysis of agribusiness outcomes between rural (Huye) and urban (Ngoma) settings.
- Identification of barriers and opportunities for smallholder agribusiness sustainability in the region.
Excerpt from the Book
Definition of Agribusiness
In 1957, John Davis and Ray Goldberg, two Harvard Economists, coined the term "Agribusiness (Wilfred E. Jamandre, 2017)". They believed that the concept of agriculture as industry had, in 1957, already existed for over 150 years -when a typical family would not only grow and raise food but also produce and use the means necessary for this production i.e., draft animals, tools, fertilizers, processing and retailing (Wilfred E. Jamandre, 2017). In other words, agribusiness encompasses all enterprises that take place inside and outside the farm gate, bringing products from the field to the consumers (Wilfred E. Jamandre, 2017). Agribusiness consisted not only of food production by itself, but included other processes such as generation or acquisition of production inputs, use of farm produce in different farms through processing and trading of farm products (Wilfred E. Jamandre, 2017). Hence, there begun a “specialization” into different aspects of the agricultural industry process. However, each of these parts relies on the entire process, such that, one cannot function without the rest (Wilfred E. Jamandre, 2017). And thus in 1957 Goldberg and Davis defined agribusiness as "the sum total of all operations involved in the manufacture and distribution of farm supplies; production operations on the farm; and the storage, processing and distribution of farm commodities and items made from them (Wilfred E. Jamandre, 2017)."Agribusiness, therefore, literally includes all enterprises derived
Chapter Summaries
CHAPI: INTRODUCTION OF THE STUDY: Provides the background on Rwanda's agricultural dependence and the motivation for examining agribusiness as a development tool for poverty reduction.
CHAP II: Methodology: Describes the descriptive and inferential statistical methods, including paired sample t-tests, used to analyze survey data collected from respondents in Huye and Ngoma.
CHAPIII: LITERATURE REVIEW: Reviews existing theories and definitions of agribusiness, its components, and its multifaceted impact on household welfare, income, and food security.
CHAP IV: DATA ANALYSIS AND INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS: Presents the findings regarding demographic profiles and the statistical analysis of how agribusiness influences household assets and expenditure.
CHAPTER V: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMANDATIONS: Consolidates the study's findings, affirming that agribusiness positively impacts livelihoods, and suggests addressing capital and policy challenges for further success.
Keywords
Agribusiness, Poverty Reduction, Household Income, Food Security, Smallholder Farmers, Rwanda, Huye District, Economic Assets, Social Assets, Agricultural Development, Rural Livelihoods, Statistical Analysis, Paired Sample T-test, Value Chain, Productivity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the core focus of this research?
The research examines the impact of agribusiness activities on poverty reduction within the Huye and Ngoma sectors of Rwanda, specifically looking at how farm-based businesses improve the standard of living for local households.
What are the primary themes addressed in the work?
The central themes include the role of agribusiness in household income generation, the enhancement of food consumption, the improvement of social and economic assets, and a comparison between rural and urban agribusiness productivity.
What is the main objective of the study?
The primary objective is to assess whether engagement in agribusiness leads to tangible poverty reduction, as evidenced by changes in household income, food security, and ownership of assets.
Which research methodology does the author employ?
The author uses a survey-based approach, utilizing quantitative data collection via questionnaires, and performs comparative statistical analysis, specifically employing descriptive statistics and paired sample t-tests to measure changes before and after agribusiness engagement.
What topics are covered in the main body of the text?
The main body covers the theoretical framework of agribusiness, the situation of poverty in Rwanda, a conceptual model linking agribusiness to poverty reduction, and a comprehensive analysis of survey results regarding demographics, expenditure, and asset growth.
Which keywords best describe this study?
Key terms include Agribusiness, Poverty Reduction, Household Income, Food Security, Smallholder Farmers, and Economic Assets.
How does agribusiness specifically affect a household's social assets?
The study finds that agribusiness participation increases the household's ability to afford essential social assets such as health insurance (Mutuel de santé), life insurance, and children's education.
What difference did the study observe between rural and urban areas?
The research notes that households in the urban Ngoma sector often engage in different types of small agribusiness enterprises that generate higher incomes compared to the primary agricultural production more prevalent in the rural Huye sector.
What are the major challenges identified for agribusiness owners?
The conclusion highlights the lack of sufficient investment capital due to barriers in accessing financial loans and the burden of high taxes, particularly for those operating in urban sectors.
- Citation du texte
- Ishimwe Audace (Auteur), 2018, Impact of Agribusiness on Poverty Reduction in Rwanda. A Statistical Analysis, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/428220
