Determinants of Research-Extension-Farmers Linkage in the Process of Technology Transfer: The Case of Dangila District, Ethiopia
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2022
Pages:
13-18
Received:
9 February 2022
Accepted:
2 March 2022
Published:
18 March 2022
Abstract: The study was conducted at Dangila district, Amhara region, Ethiopia. The concept of linkage in this study is communication and work together to develop and disseminate improved agricultural technologies to farmers. Researchers and development agents are the main actors in the process of technology release and transfer and their achievement depends on strong linkages with each other. The lack of integration and coordination between agricultural research and extension has resulted in confusion as to who should undertake on-farm verifications and pre-extension trials before making technologies directly available to farmers. The objective of this study was to identify and describe the factors that influence farmers’ participation on the technology demonstration. Simple random and purposive sampling techniques were used for selecting respondents and study area for this study. The data collection tools also included interview schedules and check lists. The data were analyzed through binary logistic regression model. The binary logistic regression model analysis result indicated that, Sex, education, extension advisory service and land ownership factors were significantly influence the farmers’ participation on the technology demonstration. In general perspective role of linkages in the process of technology transfer in Ethiopia were weak. The major reasons were non/little involvement of farmers in the research system, top-down approach, poor use of linkage mechanisms and strategies.
Abstract: The study was conducted at Dangila district, Amhara region, Ethiopia. The concept of linkage in this study is communication and work together to develop and disseminate improved agricultural technologies to farmers. Researchers and development agents are the main actors in the process of technology release and transfer and their achievement depends...
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Influence of Anthropogenic Activities on Climate Change in the Adamaoua Region (Cameroon)
Pamboundem Ndam Aïchetou,
Tchobsala,
Mapongmetsem Pierre Marie
Issue:
Volume 7, Issue 2, March 2022
Pages:
19-26
Received:
19 February 2022
Accepted:
12 March 2022
Published:
31 March 2022
Abstract: Numerous anthropogenic pressures, including periodic fires, influence the current functioning and structure of tropical savannas. Few scientific studies have focused on the influence of fire on carbon stock despite its impact on climate change. The objective was to contribute to the evaluation of the effects of activities on the woody cover in the high Guinean savannahs of Cameroon. The work took place in the Arrondissements of Ngan'Ha, Ngaoundéré III for the Vina and Mbakaou Departments and Ngaoundal for the Djerem Department. A socio-economic household survey was conducted among 200 people, 100 per department. The results show that 93.60% of respondents stated that the advantages of fires are the renewal of pastures, the cleaning of fields and the facilitation of hunting. As for the disadvantages, they cite the destruction of fields, the burning of houses and granaries; and environmentally, the reduction of agricultural yields, the increase in heat, diseases, and the disappearance of certain animal and especially plant species such as Lophira lanceolata, Carissa edulis, Sarcocephallus latifollius. The main endogenous knowledge developed by the populations for the adaptation and mitigation of climate change are the use of organic fertilizers, awareness against fires, tree planting, fences for the protection of concessions etc. It is urgent to take adequate measures to limit bush fires and the cutting of wood for energy.
Abstract: Numerous anthropogenic pressures, including periodic fires, influence the current functioning and structure of tropical savannas. Few scientific studies have focused on the influence of fire on carbon stock despite its impact on climate change. The objective was to contribute to the evaluation of the effects of activities on the woody cover in the ...
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