A systematic Mapping of Agripreneurship Studies in Developing Countries: A Review of Research Direction and Gaps

Abstract

The primary aim of this study was to undergo exploratory research, using a systematic mapping of literature to ascertain the current knowledge level on agripreneurship concepts, agripreneurial opportunities, behaviors, performance, and challenges affecting agripreneurial development in developing countries. A systematic mapping technique was used involving PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis) methodology. A comprehensive search of Google Scholar and Science Direct that produced a total sample of 47 research articles from 2010 to 2020. The literature review identified an array of definitions of agripreneurship, implying that there is still no unified definition of agripreneurship. The exploratory study also found input supply, production, agro-processing, marketing, transportation, and services viable business opportunities for potential youth agripreneurs. Moreover, the study identified a host of factors influencing agripreneurship behavior. Personality traits, psychological, and contextual factors such as perceived government support and social networking were highlighted as essential determinants driving agripreneurial ventures. In most research revealed that agripreneurial orientation, skill, personality traits, and perceived government and family and friends support significantly impact business performance. However, the review highlight several challenges affecting agripreneurship development in developing countries, such as lack of government support, discouragement from family and friends, poor infrastructure, imperfect market institutions, lack of agripreneurial skills, and inadequate credit facilities for agripreneurial ventures.