Prof Dr Yonas Bahta | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Prof Dr Yonas Bahta | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Professor at University of the Free state; Department of Agricultural Economics, South Africa

Full Professor Yonas Tesfamariam Bahta, born on June 28, 1972, in Eritrea, is an esteemed researcher and educator in Agricultural Economics at the University of the Free State, South Africa. With over 28 years of experience in academia and international organizations, he specializes in economic analysis, modeling, and food security. He is dedicated to mentoring future leaders in the field.

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Academic Background🎓

  • PhD in Agricultural Economics
    University of the Free State, South Africa (2007)
  • MSc with Distinction in Agricultural Economics
    University of the Free State, South Africa (2004)
  • BSc in Agricultural Economics
    Alemya University of Agriculture, Ethiopia (1994)

Professional Experience🏢

  • Full Professor (2024 – Present)
    Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State

    • Responsibilities include teaching, mentoring, and conducting research.
  • Associate Professor (2021 – 2023)
    Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State
  • Senior Researcher/Lecturer (2018 – 2020)
    Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State
  • Researcher (2014 – 2017)
    Department of Agricultural Economics, University of the Free State
  • Consultant (2009 – 2011)
    Various organizations, focusing on agricultural performance analysis

Research Interests🔍

  • Applied development economics
  • Economic modeling (SAM-CGE, I-O models)
  • Food security and saving mobilization
  • Trade analysis and policy evaluation
  • Socioeconomic analysis and forecasting

 Achievements🏆

  • NRF C2 rating and ranked in the top 2% of researchers globally (2024).
  • Published over 82 peer-reviewed articles and received multiple awards for research output.
  • Supervised over 35 postgraduate students, with numerous accolades for student performance.

Skills📈

  • Proficient in econometric software (GAMS, Stata, SPSS).
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills.
  • Expertise in research methodology and proposal writing.

Publication Top Notes📝

  • Musara, J.P., Bahta, Y.T., Mapuranga, R., Musiniwa, F., Abu Hatab, A., & Owusu‑Sekyere, E. (2024). Agriculture and Food Security.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Nyaki, S.A. (2024). Hydrology.
  • Pfunzo, R., Bahta, Y.T., & Jordaan, H. (2024). Data.
  • Pfunzo, R., Bahta, Y.T., & Jordaan, H. (2024). Agriculture.
  • Monteiro, M.A., Bahta, Y.T., & Jordaan, H. (2024). Water.
  • Kotze, H.C., Qotoyi, M.S.M.A., Bahta, Y.T., Jordaan, H., & Monteiro, M.A. (2024). Resources.
  • Pilane, P.M., Jordaan, H., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Hydrology.
  • Ume, C., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Organic Agriculture.
  • von Maltitz, L., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Frontiers in Public Health.
  • Mokati, J.T.W., Ncube, A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Journal of Asian and African Studies.
  • Marais, M., Jordaan, H., Lombard, W.A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). AIMS Agriculture and Food.
  • Muhame, C., Ncube, A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2024). Jàmbá: Journal of Disaster Risk Studies.
  • Muhame, C., Ncube, A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2023). Journal of Sustainability Research.
  • von Maltitz, L., & Bahta, Y.T. (2023). Data in Brief.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Lombard, W.A. (2023). Atmosphere.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Mbai, S. (2023). Resources.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Musara, J.P. (2023). Climate.
  • van den Heever, M.J.J., Lombard, W.A., Bahta, Y.T., & Maré, F.A. (2023). Agriculture.
  • Myeki, L.W., Matthews, N., & Bahta, Y.T. (2023). Sustainability.
  • Mare, F., & Bahta, Y.T. (2023). AIMS Agriculture and Food.
  • Nohamba, S., Musara, J.P., Bahta, Y.T., & Ogundeji, A.A. (2022). Agriculture.
  • Bahta, Y.T., & Musara, J.P. (2022). Land.
  • Abafe, E.A., Bahta, Y.T., & Jordaan, H. (2022). Sustainability.
  • Myeki, L.W., Bahta, Y.T., & Matthews, N. (2022). Agriculture.
  • Bahta, Y.T. (2022). Scientific African.
  • Ncube, A., & Bahta, Y.T. (2022). Journal of International Migration and Integration.

 

 

Mr Stephen Prah | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

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Mr Stephen Prah | Agricultural Economics | Best Researcher Award

Graduate Teaching Assistant at North Carolina A&T State University , United States

Stephen Prah is a passionate researcher and educator specializing in agribusiness and applied economics. Currently pursuing a PhD at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, he has garnered extensive experience in teaching, research, and project management across multiple continents. With a strong commitment to sustainable agriculture and community development, Stephen aims to leverage his skills in data analysis and policy evaluation to enhance food security and agricultural practices.

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Education

Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management (First Class Honours) and a Master of Philosophy in Agricultural Economics from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Ghana. He is currently working towards a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Agribusiness and Applied Economics at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, with an expected completion date in 2028. He has also completed various certifications, including a Certificate in First Aid from the Technical University of Berlin.

Experience

Stephen has served in various academic and research roles, including as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and a Graduate Research Assistant at KNUST. His practical experience includes project management roles at Holland Greentech Company Limited, where he successfully trained over 1,000 farmers in sustainable horticulture practices. He has also been involved in numerous community projects focused on renewable energy and agricultural innovation.

Professional Experience

  • Regional Operations Manager (2023)
    Holland Greentech Company Limited, Ghana

    • Developed sales strategies and maintained customer relations.
  • Agronomist (2021-2022)
    Holland Greentech Company Limited, Ghana

    • Conducted training for farmers on sustainable practices.

Awards

Stephen has received several accolades for his academic and professional contributions, including the Graduate Teaching Assistantship Award at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Award for a fully funded internship in Germany. He was also honored with the Best Graduate Student Award from the International Association of Agriculture Students (IAAS) at KNUST in 2023.

Publication Top Notes : Agricultural Economics

  • Hand pollination, mass spraying, and hybrid seedlings: Examines how these technologies influence the welfare of smallholder cocoa farmers, highlighting both economic and social impacts.
  • Impact of women groundnut farmers’ participation in VSLA: Investigates how involvement in Village Savings and Loans Associations enhances financial security and empowerment among women farmers in Northern Ghana.
  • Agricultural policy intervention on maize farmers: Analyzes the effects of the Planting for Food and Jobs program on yield and profitability, providing insights into policy effectiveness.
  • Gender differences in rice value chain: Explores how gender influences trait preferences among stakeholders in Ghana’s rice sector, emphasizing the need for inclusive approaches.
  • Adoption of climate-smart agricultural technologies: Identifies determinants affecting farmers’ adoption of technologies and their subsequent impact on maize yields and income.
  • Input credit scheme and food security: Evaluates the relationship between credit access, farm productivity, and food security among smallholder rice farmers in Northeast Ghana.
  • Access to resources in rice-breeding activities: Investigates the role of gender in resource access and participation in rice-breeding, suggesting avenues for enhancing women’s involvement.
  • Promoting climate-smart technologies using digital services: Discusses the role of digital advisory services in encouraging the adoption of climate-smart practices among maize farmers.
  • Cocoa hand pollination and farmer welfare: Assesses whether adopting cocoa hand pollination practices improves farmers’ welfare, offering evidence from smallholders.
  • Drivers of agricultural land shift to mining: Explores factors leading farmers to shift from crop production to mining, highlighting challenges to sustainable agriculture in Ghana.