STRATI Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development

The journal aims to:

• Promote high-quality research in agricultural economics and rural development.
• Facilitate the dissemination of knowledge that supports effective policy formulation and rural development strategies.
• Encourage studies addressing market dynamics, farm management, resource allocation, and income generation in rural settings.
• Support interdisciplinary research integrating economic analysis with social, environmental, and technological perspectives.
• Provide a forum for discussions on rural poverty alleviation, food security, and inclusive growth.

The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Agricultural production economics and farm management.
• Rural finance, credit systems, and microfinance.
• Agricultural marketing, value chains, and trade.
• Natural resource economics and environmental valuation.
• Rural labor markets and employment.
• Poverty, food security, and social protection.
• Agricultural policy analysis and impact evaluation.
• Technology adoption and innovation in agriculture.

Detailed Themes

The journal welcomes manuscripts on a wide range of topics including but not limited to:

Agricultural Production and Farm Management

• Production efficiency and cost analysis
• Farm size and productivity relationships
• Crop-livestock integration economics
• Risk management and insurance

Rural Finance and Credit

• Access to credit and financial inclusion
• Microfinance and rural banking
• Agricultural investment and credit risk
• Impact of financial services on rural livelihoods

Agricultural Marketing and Value Chains

• Market structure and price analysis
• Supply chain management and logistics
• Agricultural exports and trade policies
• Consumer behavior and market demand

Natural Resource and Environmental Economics

• Valuation of ecosystem services
• Sustainable resource use and conservation incentives
• Impact of climate change on agriculture
• Payments for environmental services

Rural Labor and Employment

• Labor productivity and migration
• Gender and youth employment in rural areas
• Wage determination and labor market dynamics
• Informal sector and seasonal employment

Poverty, Food Security, and Social Protection

• Measurement and determinants of rural poverty
• Food security strategies and nutrition economics
• Social safety nets and welfare programs
• Community-driven development initiatives

Agricultural Policy and Innovation

• Policy design and evaluation
• Technology diffusion and adoption studies
• Role of extension services and knowledge transfer
• Institutional analysis and governance in agriculture

Send your paper to Email: strat.institute@gmail.com