Pre-extension Demonstration of Stingless Beekeeping (Meliponiculture) Through Participatory Approaches
Etenesh Mekonnen,
Alemayehu Gela,
Amssalu Bezzabih
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2022
Pages:
1-6
Received:
3 December 2021
Accepted:
31 December 2021
Published:
12 January 2022
Abstract: This study was conducted in Toke Kutaye and Wolmera districts of West Shoa zone in 2018 and 2019. The two districts were selected purposively based on the stingless bee (meliponiculture) abundance. The objective was to evaluate and demonstrate stingless beekeeping practice (domestication) with farmers participation. Three Farmers research and extension groups (FREG) with 10 beekeepers each (6 male and 4 female) were established at Toke Kutaye and Wolmera districts. Three stingless bee apiaries were selected at each FREG for stingless bee (Meliponiculture) domestication. Both practical and theoretical Training was given for 41 beekeepers, 6 Woreda experts, and 3 DAs. Out of the training participants, 19 were female. A total of 31 pot hives were constructed by local potteries following the appropriate design. 20 queen right stingless bee nests from Toke Kutaye and 9 from Wolmera agro-ecologies were collected and domesticated at each apiary site. One shade was constructed at each apiary and pot hives were constructed for all FREG members. FREG members participated in all works (colony hunting from the forest and transferring, shade construction, feeding, and other management). The transferred colony (31 pot hives) were domesticated/persisted at all FREG site. About 620 mL of pure honey per pot per period was harvested from Toke Kutaye site. FREG members and other neighboring farmers appreciate the technology particularly for honey quality, simple inspection, colony not absconded, etc. Therefore, the technology should be further promoted in stingless bee production potential areas.
Abstract: This study was conducted in Toke Kutaye and Wolmera districts of West Shoa zone in 2018 and 2019. The two districts were selected purposively based on the stingless bee (meliponiculture) abundance. The objective was to evaluate and demonstrate stingless beekeeping practice (domestication) with farmers participation. Three Farmers research and exten...
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Classifying the Involvement of Men and Women in Climate Smart Agricultural Practices in Kayonza Sub-county, Kanungu District, Uganda
Turyasingura Benson,
Natal Ayiga
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 1, January 2022
Pages:
7-12
Received:
21 January 2022
Accepted:
17 February 2022
Published:
25 February 2022
Abstract: Globally, climate change is currently recognized as one of the most serious risks to communities' socio-economic activity, health, and livelihood. Climate Smart Agriculture is an essential tactic to developing the technical, policy, and investment conditions that enable actions aimed at achieving sustainable agricultural development for food and nutrition security in a changing climate. The purpose of this study was therefore classifying the involvement of men and women in climate smart agricultural practices in Kayonza sub-county, Kanungu district, Uganda. The study was guided by the specific objectives which include investigating the engagement of both men and women in climate-smart practices, establishing different climate-smart practices that are being used and assessing the climate smart agricultural practices adopted in in Kayonza sub-county. The study used descriptive research design utilizing both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analyses methods. Using simple random and purposive sampling techniques, a total of 374 respondents were selected to participate in the study. Questionnaires, key informant interviews, observation methods of data collection were used in this study. It was found out that both men and women were involved in the planting of trees and crops on farms that are typically used for fruit, fodder. Improved cooking stoves, fisheries and aquaculture, pasture management and planting of plant tolerant verities were among the CSA practices. The study recommends that the government should develop a strategy plan for gender quality based on goals that reflect an awareness of the economic and social implications of compromised climate smart agriculture. It was also concluded that both men and women were active in climate-smart farming methods.
Abstract: Globally, climate change is currently recognized as one of the most serious risks to communities' socio-economic activity, health, and livelihood. Climate Smart Agriculture is an essential tactic to developing the technical, policy, and investment conditions that enable actions aimed at achieving sustainable agricultural development for food and nu...
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