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Research Article
Determinants of Adoption of Improved Sorghum Varieties by Small-Scale Farmers in Selected Districts of Western Oromia
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2024
Pages:
41-48
Received:
7 November 2023
Accepted:
26 June 2024
Published:
29 July 2024
Abstract: Achieving national food security and diversifying export earnings from agricultural products is one of the major challenges currently facing developing countries like Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the largest producer of sorghum in Africa, contributing to ensuring food security in the country. Despite the high production potential and the economic importance of the crop, the adoption, and dissemination of improved sorghum varieties are constrained by various factors. To this end, this study aimed to identify determinants of adoption of improved sorghum varieties in selected districts of Western Oromia Region, Ethiopia with the specific objectives of identifying factors affecting adoption and assessing factors hindering the production of improved sorghum varieties. The study was based on cross-sectional data from 154 randomly selected sorghum-producing farmers. Descriptive and econometric analyses were used to analyze data. The results show that about 14.94% and 85.06% were adopters and non-adopters of the crop respectively. Probit model results showed that education and extension service affected the probability of adoption of improved sorghum varieties positively and significantly while TLU affected it negatively and significantly. Untimely availability of improved seed, Price of seed, Quality of improved seed, unavailability of credit to buy seed, Untimely availability of fertilizer, High price of fertilizer, Access to market information, Low grain price, and Pests and disease are the major constraints that affect sorghum production in the study area. This study suggests the high importance of institutional and government support in education, Extension service, and improved cows than a large number of local breeds. Therefore, policy and development interventions should give emphasis on the improvement of such institutional support systems so as to achieve the adoption practice which increases the production and productivity of small-scale farmers.
Abstract: Achieving national food security and diversifying export earnings from agricultural products is one of the major challenges currently facing developing countries like Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the largest producer of sorghum in Africa, contributing to ensuring food security in the country. Despite the high production potential and the economic importan...
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Research Article
Identifying Limiting Nutrients for Wheat Production Through Omission Plot Experiment on Nitisols of East Gojjam Zone, North Western Ethiopia
Habetamu Getinet*
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Kasaye Abera,
Belsti Lulie
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2024
Pages:
49-56
Received:
21 July 2024
Accepted:
27 August 2024
Published:
11 September 2024
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted to identify the most yield limiting nutrients for wheat yield on Nitisols of D/Eliase District North western Ethiopia during 2021/22 main cropping season. The experiments were laid out in a completely randomized block design (RCBD) each with three replications. The treatments were control, NP, PKSZnB (-N), NKSZnB (-P), NPSZnB (-K), NPKZnB (-S), NPKSZn (-B), NPKSB (-Zn) and full fertilization (+NPKSZnB). The available data were collected and subjected to ANOVA using SAS 9.3 software. The LSD test was used to separate means at 5% level of significance. According to the results obtained, considerable reduced in plant height, spike length, grain and biomass yield was recorded due to omission of N and P nutrients compared with fully fertilized plots. The highest yield reduction was recorded due to omission of N followed by P in the study district. The highest grain yield of wheat (2835.20kgha-1) was measured from recommended NP fertilized plots while the lowest grain yields (357.50kgha-1 and 545.90kgha-1) were obtained from the control and N omitted plots respectively. Therefore, N and P were found to be the most yield limiting nutrients for wheat production indicating that the inherent N and P supplying capacity of soil is very low. Thus, N and P nutrients should be applied in optimum dose for efficient nutrient uptake which ultimately increases wheat productivity. The highest agronomic efficiency (19.08 kg grain/kg nutrient applied) was recorded from plots treated with recommended NP fertilizer. In addition the highest profits realized with application of recommended NP fertilizer compared with other treatments The economics of wheat cultivation therefore indicates that omission of (-N) and (-P) nutrients results in losses. Omission of nitrogen (-N) followed by omission of phosphorus (-P) has more impact on wheat yield and profits in the study area.
Abstract: A field experiment was conducted to identify the most yield limiting nutrients for wheat yield on Nitisols of D/Eliase District North western Ethiopia during 2021/22 main cropping season. The experiments were laid out in a completely randomized block design (RCBD) each with three replications. The treatments were control, NP, PKSZnB (-N), NKSZnB (-...
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Research Article
Cross-Sectional Analysis of Demographic Factors Influencing Health Research Utilization in Nigeria
Michael Avwerhota*,
Ebenezer Obi Daniel,
Oladayo Olarinre Avwerhota,
Taiwo Aderemi Popoola,
Israel Olukayode Popoola,
Adebanke Adetutu Ogun,
Ahmed Mamuda Bello,
Michael Olabode Tomori,
Aisha Oluwakemi Salami,
Celestine Emeka Ekwuluo,
Olukayode Oladeji Alewi,
Aremu Bukola Janet
Issue:
Volume 10, Issue 3, September 2024
Pages:
57-64
Received:
30 July 2024
Accepted:
22 August 2024
Published:
11 September 2024
Abstract: Health research utilization is essential for evidence-based policymaking and the implementation of effective health interventions. This cross-sectional study analyzes demographic factors influencing the utilization of health research in Nigeria, focusing on public health professionals and policymakers. The study employed a cross-sectional descriptive design and used a purposive sampling method to recruit participants from various public health and health policy platforms. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire administered via Google Survey. The study reveals a predominant participation of female respondents (56.5%) and a mean participant age of 41.5 years, with a significant concentration in the 41-50 years age group. The majority hold a master’s degree in public health (58.5%), reflecting the high academic qualifications within the sector. Despite this, the perceived utilization of research findings is overwhelmingly poor, highlighting a substantial gap between research production and practical application. The study finds significant relationships between age and perceptions of research utilization, suggesting that mid-career professionals may have different views on the challenges and opportunities for integrating research into health policy. These findings underscore the need for targeted strategies to enhance the practical application of health research, emphasizing the importance of improving access to research findings and ensuring their relevance to local contexts. This research contributes to understanding the barriers to effective knowledge translation and suggests avenues for fostering a more evidence-based approach to public health in Nigeria.
Abstract: Health research utilization is essential for evidence-based policymaking and the implementation of effective health interventions. This cross-sectional study analyzes demographic factors influencing the utilization of health research in Nigeria, focusing on public health professionals and policymakers. The study employed a cross-sectional descripti...
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