Adoption of artificial insemination service for cattle crossbreeding by smallholder farmers in Laelay-Maichew district, Tigray, Ethiopia

Abstract

Adoption of artificial insemination (AI) inEthiopia is low and there is paucity of information in documentation. Therefore, the aim of this study is to identify the determinants of smallholder farmers' adoption of AI technology in Laelay-Maichew district. Multi-stage random sampling technique was employed to select 155 sample respondents for the study. The primary data were collected through individual interviews using semi-structured interview and check list. Descriptive, inferential statistics and binary logistic model were employed to describe the study results and identify the determinants of farmers to adopt improved breeding method of AI. The farmers' adoption of AI was influenced by access to credit facilities and mobile phone, social participation, formal training, frequency of extension contact, knowledge about AI practice and perception of AI profit positively and participating in off-farm activities negatively. In conclusion, ownership of information and communication technology (ICT), access to extension services (training and extension visit), knowledge of AI practices and perception of profit determined farmers' AI adoption. There is a need to improve the effectiveness of extension service through strengthening the training, frequent home visit, making credit service accessible, and educating farmers regarding the knowledge and importance of AI technology for its effective dissemination.

Analisis Ekonomi Usaha Sapi Potong Yang Mengikuti Dan Tidak Mengikuti Program Inseminasi Buatan Di Kecamatan Waelata

“…Walaupun Pendidikan formal peternak cukup baik namun keikutsertaan dalam program IB masih rendah. Hal ini berbeda dengan pendapat Abraha et al (2020) bahwa pengetahuan merupakan faktor penentu utama dalam adopsi metode IB untuk meningkatkan pendapatan rumah tangga. Di Kecamatan Waelata peternak cenderung mempertimbangkan terlebih dahulu program yang ditawarkan untuk diterapkan.…”

The implication of Artificial Insemination Technology on Farmers’ Willingness to Adopt the Beef Cattle in Soppeng Regency

“…In such cases, alternative options were available, such as visiting the AI technician's residence directly since the area was easily accessible to the farmer. The possession of a mobile device is also a crucial determinant factor that enables AI beneficiaries to receive prompt service from the AI technician when their cows come into heat (Abraha et al, 2020). According to research conducted by Bonewati et al (2020), a minority of farmers in Soppeng Regency showed no intention of getting their cows' pregnancy checked.…”

Farmers’ Attitude and Factors Influencing The Adoption of Artificial Insemination in Goat Farming System

“…The stages of a person's decision to accept or adopt an innovation generally go through five stages, namely: awareness, interest, assessment, try and accept [13]. Furthermore, [15] stated that artificial insemination as innovation is a stimulus for farmers to respond based on the innovation itself, which has the following properties: relative advantage, conformity to circumstances (compatibility), difficulty level (complexity), can be tried on a small scale (triability), and the results can be seen (observability).…”

“…Farmers' perceptions of Artificial Insemination are the responses of goat breeders to Artificial Insemination, which can be seen from the breeders' level of knowledge, interest of breeders, and beef cattle farmers' assessment of the benefits of artificial insemination as an innovation for them [13].…”