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Knowledge, Attitude, and Behavior of Farmers Towards Restoration of Degraded Land; the Cases of Harbo and Adea districts in the Oromia Region, Ethiopia Hailu, Hiwot; Hinde, Omer; Midhakso, Rorisa; Bayera, Gizachaw; Limenih, Beliyu; Ayana, Alemayehu N
Indonesian Journal of Social and Environmental Issues (IJSEI) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): April
Publisher : CV. Literasi Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47540/ijsei.v5i1.1021

Land restoration is one of Ethiopia's top priorities for aligning development efforts with a climate-resilient green economy. In Ethiopia, initiatives to rehabilitate degraded land are generally evaluated in terms of the local people's economic and environmental impacts. Farmers' knowledge, attitudes, and actions toward land restoration, on the other hand, have to be taken into consideration for long-term natural resource conservation. As a consequence, this study examines the relationships between farmers' knowledge, attitude, and contributions to behavioral change in the restoration of degraded land. Data were collected from 120 farmers who participated in the restoration of degraded land. Structural equation models and mediation analyses were utilized for path analysis. The findings indicated that farmers had a good understanding of land restoration techniques. Analysis of the causal models revealed that farmers' attitude toward land restoration is highly influenced by their knowledge level of farmers. The outcome also revealed that positive attitudes of farmers resulted in behavioral change towards land restoration. Effective local community participation in the land restoration process and strengthening of their knowledge and attitudes that influence their behavior should be the cornerstones of sustainable land restoration.

Socio-economic Characteristics and Their Effect on Smallholder Farmers’ Decisions to Participate in a Communal Land Restoration Project in Central Ethiopia Hinde, Omer; Beyera, Gizachew; Hailu, Hiwot; Limenih , Beliyu; N. Ayana , Alemayehu
TERRA : Journal of Land Restoration Vol. 6 No. 1 (2023)
Publisher : BPFP Universitas Bengkulu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31186/terra.6.1.1-11

Communal land restoration programs in Ethiopia overlooked the socio-economic context and decision behavior of smallholder farmers for better planning and intervention. Thus, studies related to socio-economic aspects and decision behaviors of smallholder farmers prior to the implementation of communal degraded land restoration are scanty. This study assessed the socio-economic characteristics and decisions making of smallholder farmers in degraded communal land restoration. The kebele under study was purposively selected near the communal degraded land for future intervention. Cross-sectional data were collected from 94 smallholder farmers selected using a systematic random sampling method. Binary logit was employed to see determinants of farmers’ decision to participate in the rehabilitation of communal degraded land. The study result revealed that attitude towards village leaders and labor availability positively determines farmers’ decision, while credit to access and absence of local institutions negatively influence the willingness of farmers to participate in communal land restoration. It seems that the socio-economic base of smallholder farmers did not have a strong linkage for their decision in the land restoration effort. The findings generally suggest that there should be locally based capacity building of the community in a participatory approach for land restoration efforts.

Contribution of Highland Bamboo for Income of the Households and Challenges in Gurage zone, Central Ethiopia Hailu, Hiwot; Girma, Gonche; Ababu, Tesfanesh; Abate, Tensaye; Abebe, Mister
International Journal of Business, Economics, and Social Development Vol 6, No 1 (2025)
Publisher : Research Collaboration Community (RCC)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46336/ijbesd.v6i1.752

Bamboo resource has numerous socioeconomic, ecological and cultural benefits. In Ethiopia, local farmers rely on bamboo as an alternative livelihood option. It provides a considerable share for the various household incomes. The main purpose of this study was to assess challenges and the contribution of bamboo for income of the households in Gurage Zone, across central Ethiopia. A sample of 216 households, were selected by using multistage sampling procedure. Data was collected through household survey, focus group discussion and review of reports. Descriptive, frequency and multiple linear regression model methods were used to estimate the contribution of bamboo and to identify determinants bamboo production. The finding revealed that respondents were highly relying on bamboo for household use, construction, fuel wood, fencing and fodder for livestock. The result of bamboo income share shows that, 14% Bamboo can contribute to the total income of the households. Income from bamboo ranks third next to crop and livestock production. The result of multiple linear regression model revealed that, Educational level of household head and Distance to the market were negatively affect income generated from bamboo. In contrast, the culm price Bamboo was positively and significantly affect income generated from bamboo production. Market related and knowledge on bamboo production and processing were the most challenges identified by the households. Bamboo contributes a remarkable income share for households in the study area. Creating conducive production environment for the bamboo sector plays a vital role to improve the income and livelihood of farmers.

Contribution of Highland Bamboo for Income of the Households and Challenges in Gurage zone, Central Ethiopia Hailu, Hiwot; Girma, Gonche; Ababu, Tesfanesh; Abate, Tensaye; Abebe, Mister
International Journal of Business, Economics, and Social Development Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025)
Publisher : Rescollacom (Research Collaborations Community)

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46336/ijbesd.v6i1.752

Bamboo resource has numerous socioeconomic, ecological and cultural benefits. In Ethiopia, local farmers rely on bamboo as an alternative livelihood option. It provides a considerable share for the various household incomes. The main purpose of this study was to assess challenges and the contribution of bamboo for income of the households in Gurage Zone, across central Ethiopia. A sample of 216 households, were selected by using multistage sampling procedure. Data was collected through household survey, focus group discussion and review of reports. Descriptive, frequency and multiple linear regression model methods were used to estimate the contribution of bamboo and to identify determinants bamboo production. The finding revealed that respondents were highly relying on bamboo for household use, construction, fuel wood, fencing and fodder for livestock. The result of bamboo income share shows that, 14% Bamboo can contribute to the total income of the households. Income from bamboo ranks third next to crop and livestock production. The result of multiple linear regression model revealed that, Educational level of household head and Distance to the market were negatively affect income generated from bamboo. In contrast, the culm price Bamboo was positively and significantly affect income generated from bamboo production. Market related and knowledge on bamboo production and processing were the most challenges identified by the households. Bamboo contributes a remarkable income share for households in the study area. Creating conducive production environment for the bamboo sector plays a vital role to improve the income and livelihood of farmers.

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