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Smallholder Farmers’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Adoption of Exotic Bamboo in Southwest Ethiopia Wakweya, Rusha Begna; Abdeta, Diriba; Zerfu, Haile; Negassa, Alemayehu; Lemineh, Beliyu
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.v5i1.1370

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Bamboo is a fast-growing forest resource that offers significant economic potential and can contribute to sustainable development. Farmers' knowledge and attitudes about exotic bamboo influence the successful adoption and effective utilization of the technology. Enhancing farmers' knowledge and positive attitudes towards exotic bamboo can create economic opportunities and ensure environmental sustainability. However, empirical evidence on farmers' knowledge and attitudes towards exotic bamboo practices is limited. This study aims to assess farmers' knowledge and attitudes towards the adoption of exotic bamboo species through a combined survey and field demonstration in southwest Ethiopia over the past three years. The field demonstration is supported by continuous training and follow-up. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 30 respondents. The collected data was analyzed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The results indicate that participating respondents had a low level of knowledge and positive attitudes towards adopting exotic bamboo before the implementation of the program. The outcomes of a three-year field demonstration program show the effectiveness of providing smallholder farmers with information and knowledge about the adoption and management of exotic bamboo technology. Almost all respondents recognize the importance of implementing exotic bamboo to narrow the demand and supply gap of wood and forest management. Moreover, the results reveal a positive correlation between farmers' knowledge and their willingness to adopt exotic bamboo technology. Therefore, the finding suggests the provision of capacity-building training and extension services for farmers to increase their knowledge and positive attitudes toward the adoption of exotic bamboo management practices.
The Impacts of Extensive Agricultural Investment on Local Livelihood Income in Western Ethiopia Ararso, Negatu; Wakweya, Rusha Begna
Indonesian Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 7 No. 3 (2024): InJAR, Vol. 7, No. 3, November 2024
Publisher : Talenta Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.32734/injar.v7i3.14623

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In western Ethiopia, large-scale agricultural investment has been growing, but its effects on local livelihood incomes have received less attention. This study investigates the impact of extensive agricultural investment on local livelihood incomes in Sibu Sire District, western Ethiopia. A total of 180 households were selected using simple random sampling. Descriptive statistics such as t-test, ANOVA, and Chi-square test were employed for data analysis. The results showed that there was a significant difference in household livelihood income prior-investment expansion among the three groups (F2, 178 = 17.41; P = 0.001), whereas there was no significant difference among the 3 groups post-investment expansion (F2, 177 = 0.9; P = 0.9). There was also no significant difference in social service provision among the groups. Regarding technology transmission, the respondents revealed that there was no significant difference among the groups. The study found that insiders (84.4%), outsiders (91.7%), and the control group (100.0%) had not introduced new technology. Moreover, crops and animal production by insiders and outsiders decreased compared to the control group. Therefore, the study suggests that the government needs to improve investment policy and make interventions to improve local socio-economic conditions in the area.
Co-Authors Abdeta, Diriba Ararso, Negatu Lemineh, Beliyu Negassa, Alemayehu Zerfu, Haile