Comments on: Technical Efficiency Analysis of Pineapple Production in the Eastern Region of Ghana: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Approach

By: Henry de-Graft Acquah

Henry de-Graft Acquah — Wed, 30 Nov 2016 20:30:13 +0000

Dear Maria Alejandra Madi,

The Ministry of Food and Agriculture (MOFA) in Ghana under Food and Agricultural Sector Development Policy (FASDEP II) has five policy objectives as follows;
1. Food Security and Emergency Preparedness
2. Increased Growth in Incomes
3. Increased Competitiveness and Enhanced Integration into Domestic and International Markets
4. Sustainable Management of Land and Environment
5. Science and Technology Applied in Food and Agriculture Development

Under these policy objectives, the ministry of food and Agriculture (MOFA) focuses on improving small scale farm production through provision of certified seeds, good agricultural practices, training small scale farmers on input use and providing access to technology and market information. However, the ministry of food and Agriculture does not reach all small scale farmers due to low levels of extension services among other reasons.

By: Henry de-Graft Acquah

Henry de-Graft Acquah — Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:05:35 +0000

In reply to Maria Alejandra Madi.

By: Henry de-Graft Acquah

Henry de-Graft Acquah — Mon, 28 Nov 2016 17:10:45 +0000

In reply to Armando Fornazier.

Dear Armando Fornazier,

Thanks. In the study area they are involved in conventional with agrochemicals production model.

There are no organic markets in the area, so the conventional is the more feasible production model.

By: Maria Alejandra Madi

Maria Alejandra Madi — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 17:05:30 +0000

Dear authors,

Interesting paper about the challenges of samll farmers. Considering the policy implications of your research, uou conclude “The Ministry of Food and Agriculture through agricultural extension agents should educate and train farmers on the use of plastic mulch and the adoption of good agricultural practices.”.

I would like you to comment on the scope of current set of policies and programmes that are orientend to small farmers in Ghana.

Thanks

Maria Alejandra Mado

By: Armando Fornazier

Armando Fornazier — Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:28:54 +0000

Dear authors.
Usually there is a big difference in the combination of productive factors between different production methods, eg organic and with agrochemicals. However, market prices between organic and conventional are usually different. So it would be interesting for you to tell more about the different markets.
In that region, which production model would be more feasible? (Conventional with agrochemicals, organic, etc.)
Thank you.