Training at farmers training centers and its impact on crop productivity and households’ income in Ethiopia: A propensity score matching (PSM) analysis

Wonde, Ketemaw Melkamu; Tsehay, Abrham Seyoum; Lemma, Samson Eshetu

doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2022.e09837

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“…The study population was 1,793 banana farmworkers in the six selected large-scale farms. The Yamane formula was used to calculate the sample size (Wonde, 2022). Where N is the actual population, and e=margin of error, 0.05.…”

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Assessment of Farmworker’s Level of Knowledge in Banana Cultivation and its Implication on Productivity Improvement in the Lower Shabelle Region of Somalia

Daud Farah,

Visetnoi

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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Somalia was the largest banana producer and exporter in Africa in early 1990, but both production and export collapsed due to improper use of good agricultural practices and post-harvesting constraints. The government and its partners tried to recover the banana sector, but nothing changed. Researchers hypothesized that studying and improving farmworkers’ knowledge of banana cultivation could contribute to recovering the country’s banana sector. Therefore, the study objective is to study the current knowledge level of banana farm workers on banana cultivation and contributing factors influencing farm workers’ knowledge of banana cultivation in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. A cross-sectional study participating 400 farmworkers was implemented in the selected six large-scale banana farms which are the largest production area of the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia by using a well-structured questionnaire. Bloom’s cut-of-point classification was used to categorize knowledge scores into three knowledge levels and data were analysed using descriptive statistics, Chi-square test, and Multiple linear regression at a p-value of <0.05, <0.10, and <0.01. Most of the farm workers (80.2%) were male with 31.57 mean age (SD=8.53) and 167.48 mean income age (SD=81.27). This study reported that 194 (48.5%) farm workers have low knowledge of banana cultivation, 127 (31.8%) have moderate knowledge, and only 79 (19.8%) have good knowledge. The Mean knowledge was 18.54 (SD=6.51) out of 30 maximum expected scores. The weakest knowledge section is pesticide management while the strongest is harvesting. The coefficient of farmworkers’ age, education, training participation, and banana farming experience are significantly associated with their knowledge of banana cultivation activities at p-value <0.05 while the total land size they cultivate has a significant association at p-value <0.10. This study reported almost half of the banana farm workers have a low level of knowledge of banana cultivation. To enhance farmworkers’ cultivation knowledge, agricultural extension and education programs must enhance pesticide management relating knowledge by specifically focusing on older and low-experience farmworkers, rural farmworkers that are far away from training centres, and those who do not have large land sizes. In addition, improving training quality by providing advanced training materials and mentors, increasing training frequency, and improving training effectiveness is highly recommended.

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Assessment of Farmworker’s Level of Knowledge in Banana Cultivation and its Implication on Productivity Improvement in the Lower Shabelle Region of Somalia

Daud Farah,

Visetnoi

2024

IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci.

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“…Even though one was being conducted, not all farmers could join the event. Njine, 2014;Saleh et al, 2016;Gondwe et al, 2017;Wonde et al, 2022;Wordofa and Sassi, 2017 explained that the objective of the training is not only introducing a new technology or science, but also improving the attitude, skill, knowledge, and motivation toward an effective and efficient crop production with high and constant productivity.…”

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Farmers’ Independence Level in the Urban Area of Subak Sembung Denpasar City, Bali Province, Indonesia

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Purpose: Subak is an organization owned by the farming community in Bali which specifically regulates traditional rice field management. Subak Sembung is one of the Subak organizations that is engaged in the production to date. The novelty of this research as well as the purpose of the research is to observe the independence of urban farmers from various sides. The purpose of this research is to increase the independence of farmers in adapting to urban situations.Research Method: Sixty-six members of Subak Sembung participated as study participants. Data were collected by observation and interview sessions. The qualitative analysis was employed to address the first, second, and third aims of the study.Findings: Results revealed that the majority of the farmers had a high level of independence in the aspect of cultivation tool preparation, crop production, capital, capital provider, and type of cultivated commodity. However, lack of independence was identified in the aspect of post-harvest handling, management, selfdevelopment, collaborating to provide agricultural services, and technology adoption.Originality/ Value: We suggest delivering training, workshops, and technology adoption to improve the level of independence of farmers in adapting to urban agriculture.

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“…Untuk meningkatkan keterampilan pengurus, setiap pengurus mengikuti pelatihan yang diselenggarakan oleh dinas terkait. Pelatihan juga berfungsi untuk meningkatkan pengetahuan, produktivitas dan kemampuan dalam menghasilkan pendapatan untuk rumah tangga petani (Gikonyo et al, 2022;Ledo et al, 2021;Wonde et al, 2022;Zakaria et al, 2020). Insentif dan reward diberikan kepada pengurus dan anggota supaya semakin termotivasi untuk lebih giat dalam berorganisasi dan berusaha.…”

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Model Strategi Adaptasi Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Melalui Digital Marketing Sebagai Penanggulangan Pandemi COVID-19

Pramita

Sukesih

Safitri

2023

Jupe

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The Covid-19 pandemic has had an impact on socio-economic changes globally, including at KWT Sri Rejeki. KWT Sri Rejeki has superior local food products that already use a modern touch in their packaging, but sales are still far above the average before the pandemic. This study aims to formulate a model of adaptation strategy of KWT Sri Rejeki through Digital Marketing. The research uses action research to gain knowledge as well as to take action to create change in KWT Sri Rejeki. In-depth interviews and field observations to get a diagnosis of the problem in order to determine an action plan, implementation and evaluation. Data analysis uses In Vivo Coding which is then followed by Pattern Coding by using short words or short phrases obtained through the informant's sentences. The results showed that the adaptation strategy model at KWT Sri Rejeki was (1) conducting marketing analysis, (2) marketing formulation, and (3) marketing implementation and then integrated training was carried out to improve skills, hard skills and soft skills and then developed a plan followed by a presentation. After being presented, it is then implemented in a business unit owned by KWT Sri Rejeki after an evaluation has been carried out as a reflection of the effectiveness of the strategy model that has been formulated.

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Training at farmers training centers and its impact on crop productivity and households’ income in Ethiopia: A propensity score matching (PSM) analysis

Cited by 26 publications

References 39 publications

Assessment of Farmworker’s Level of Knowledge in Banana Cultivation and its Implication on Productivity Improvement in the Lower Shabelle Region of Somalia

Assessment of Farmworker’s Level of Knowledge in Banana Cultivation and its Implication on Productivity Improvement in the Lower Shabelle Region of Somalia

Farmers’ Independence Level in the Urban Area of Subak Sembung Denpasar City, Bali Province, Indonesia

Model Strategi Adaptasi Kelompok Wanita Tani (KWT) Melalui Digital Marketing Sebagai Penanggulangan Pandemi COVID-19

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