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International Journal of Statistika and Mathematika, ISSN: 2277- 2790 E-ISSN: 2249-8605

Volume 8, Issue 1, August 2013 pp 22-35

Research Article

Application of Statistical Tools in Assessing the Performance of Farmers Training Centre’s

R. Dayanandan

Associate Professor, College of Business and Economics, Hawassa University, Hawassa, SNNPR, ETHIOPIA.


Academic Editor:  Dr. Dase R. K.


Abstract


Agriculture plays a vital role in Ethiopian economy which accounts for about 41% Gross Domestic Product and 75% of export earnings. However, it is characterized by subsistence farming system using backward traditional farm tools, with low productivity. Farmers need improved skills, information, and ideas in order to develop the agriculture. Federal government took various measures and emphasis has been given in the current five year ‘Growth and Transformation Plan (GTP)’ to enhance agricultural transformation and rural development with strategy of human resource development to create modern farmers and using new improved agricultural technology. The establishment of farmers training centers (FTCs) is one of the strategies to deliver effective extension service for rural farmers. However, the responsible bodies do not know the real performance of FTCs in the study district. Hence, this paper examines the performance of FTCs in agricultural development and the factors responsible for success or failure. To address the objectives, both primary and secondary data have been used and primary data have been collected through semi-structured interview schedule from 210 sample farmers identified from 6 FTCs by proportionate random sampling technique. The collected data was analyzed with descriptive statistics like frequency, percentages, mean, and standard deviation. Chi-square tests (χ2) were used to test the significance of each variable with respect to the performance of FTC based extension services. In addition, Multiple Linear Regression model was employed to identify the factors that affect the performance of FTCs in agricultural development. The analysis results show that the extension services delivered by FTCs in the study area were effective for acceptance of technologies.  Also the services of FTCs have a significant contribution to increase the production and changed the farmers’ livelihood. However, FTCs in the study district were not well performed as expected due to many hindering factors. Based on the findings, appropriate policy measures have been forwarded.

 
 
 
 
 
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