https://journals.econsciences.com/index.php/JAFSD <p>^{JAFSD (3108-5520) is a peer-reviewed open access journal focusing on research in the agricultural and food sciences. The journal welcomes full length research articles, reviews, short communications, perspectives, and commentaries from researchers in academic institutions, international research centers, and public and private research organizations. The journal has a special interest in the research that links agriculture and food together, and editors will prioritize to publish papers in this interdisciplinary field. Journal of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development adheres to strict ethical publication guidelines and actively supports a culture of inclusive and representative publication. The "Journal of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development" is aimed at a broad audience of academics, policymakers, practitioners, and other stakeholders interested in the intersection of agriculture, food, and sustainable development. The journal provides a valuable resource for researchers seeking to publish their work, policymakers seeking evidence-based guidance, and practitioners seeking innovative solutions to real-world challenges. <strong>Continuous Publication Model:</strong> Econsciences Journals is published under the continuous publication model.}</p> en-US journals@econsciences.com (Editorial) contact@econsciences.com (Secretarial) Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:22:59 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.14 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://journals.econsciences.com/index.php/JAFSD/article/view/2543 <p>Goat marketing is plays a crucial role in improving the livelihoods of smallholder goat producers in Ethiopia. However, despite its importance, many smallholder goat producers are not actively participating in the goat market, leading to poverty. This study was conducted to analyze the factors that affect the intensity of goat market participation in Southern Ethiopia. Data was collected from 138 randomly selected sample respondents. Descriptive statistics and Poisson regression were used to analyze the data. The descriptive statistics revealed that 108 respondents (78.26%) were goat market participants, with an average of five goats sold in the market. The Poisson regression model indicated factors such as family size, education status, drought issues, number of goats owned, total land holding, goat breeding challenges, access to veterinary services, distance to the nearest market, selling price of goats, access to credit, availability of feed, and frequency of extension contact significantly influenced the intensity of goat market participation. The study recommended early warning system for drought, strengthening community-based goat breeding programs, improving market infrastructure (such as market information, road construction, and pricing), providing regular extension services, and supplying concentrated feed to smallholder goat producers to enhance their participation in the goat market.</p> <p><strong>Keywords.</strong> Goats; Intensity of market participation; Poisson regression; Southern Ethiopia.</p> <p><strong>JEL.</strong> Q12, D23, Q18.</p> <p><strong>SDGs.</strong> SDG2, SDG12.</p> Kutoya Kusse GEMEDE, Anbes Tenaye KIDANE Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development https://journals.econsciences.com/index.php/JAFSD/article/view/2543 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://journals.econsciences.com/index.php/JAFSD/article/view/2710 <p>In progress (Continuous Publication - March 2026)</p> EconSciences Library Copyright (c) 2026 Journal of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development https://journals.econsciences.com/index.php/JAFSD/article/view/2710 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000