scholarly journals Agricultural Extension: Challenges of Extension service for rural poor and youth in Amhara Region, North Western Ethiopia. The Case of North Gondar Zone

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (02) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mrs.Tigist Petros ◽  
Dr.Kavitha Nachimuthu ◽  
Mr. Haimanot Atinikut ◽  
Mr. Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
National Economy ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Smallholder Agriculture ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Agriculture Sector

Ethiopia is one of the countries on the African continent with highest agricultural potential. Its natural resources base is the foundation of any economic development, food security and other basic necessities of its people. Predominantly smallholder agriculture is the dominant sector of the national economy. Smallholder agriculture is the dominant sector of the national economy. To boost the production and productivity of the agriculture sector; the extension systems is expected to play paramount role. However, the agricultural system is still characterized by low level of Agricultural service delivery practice that couldn’t move the existing traditional agriculture in to modern. The objective of the study is toexamine constraints in addressing women farmers and rural youth and to assess constraints of extension system  in promoting agricultural technologies to farmers in the study area. Primary and Secondary data was collected for the study purpose. In addition to respondents’ interview, focus group discussion, key informants interview and case studies were used for qualitative data analysis. Descriptive statistics of mean, standard devotions and percent was applied. For statistical tests, chi-square, T-test, Pearson and spearman’s correlation coefficient were employed. As a conclusion, the challenges of existing public agricultural extension service provision institutional, technological and technical and in terms of addressing cross-cutting issues such as environment and gender as theses have wider contexts to look into existing endogenous and exogenous constraints.

Bridging Gender Gaps in Provision of Agricultural Extension Service Using ICT

2014 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-19 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. Sanga ◽  
V. J. Kalungwizi ◽  
C. P. Msuya
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Women Farmers ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Advisory Panel ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Radio Programs ◽  
Important Evidence

This article was designed to present the assessment of the effectiveness of radio - based, impact driven smallholder farmer extension service system provided by FVR to enhance accessibility of extension services to women and men in the project areas of Tanzania. Specifically, this paper assessed women and men farmers' access to ICT and factors influencing the utilization of ICT to deliver agricultural information and knowledge. The paper used data from impact assessment survey of the project conducted between April 2012 and June 2012. These data were complemented by focus group discussion involving members of gender advisory panel that had been established in the selected project sites. Quantitative data were analyzed to yield frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis. Even though ownership of mobile phones and radio was higher among women in all study areas both men and women farmers' had almost the same percentage in accessibility to agricultural extension information. The factors that affected women and men farmers to get quality agricultural information via these ICT tools were namely: poor radio signal reception, power outrage and poor timing of radio programs among others. This is important evidence that careful use of ICT can reduce gender imbalance in agricultural extension services and information delivery.

scholarly journals The food insecurity status of pastoral and agro-pastoral households in Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4) ◽  
pp. 88-99
Author(s):  
Eticha Abebe Abera ◽  
Ahmed Endris Mossa
Keyword(s):  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Frequency Distributions ◽  
The Status ◽  
Administrative Unit ◽  
Pastoral Households ◽  
Binary Logistic Model

Understanding the major causes of food insecurity is important for interventions aiming at minimizing food insecurity. Therefore, this study was conducted to assess the status of food insecurity of pastoral and agro-pastoral households of Seba Boru Woreda Guji Zone, Oromia National Regional State, Ethiopia. In order to achieve these objectives, 112 respondents’ agro pastoralists were selected from 2 kebeles (the smallest administrative unit). To this end, both probabilities (stratified, systematic and random) and non-probability (purposive) sampling techniques were employed. Primary and secondary data were collected from various sources. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics like mean standard deviation, percentage and frequency distributions. Univariate analysis such as t-test and chi-square (χ2) were also used to describe the characteristics of food secured and food insecure groups. The survey result shows that about 60 (53.7 %) of sample respondents were food insecure while only 52 (46.3 %) were food secure. As per a binary logistic model regression, four variables such as family size, land, income, and extension service were significant at 10 % probability levels. Finally, limiting population size through integrated health and education service, intensification of agriculture through extension service by strengthening PTC (pastoral training center), are some to recommend to curb food insecurity in the area

scholarly journals Smallholder farmers willingness to pay for privatized agricultural extension services in Tigray National Regional State, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 29-38
Author(s):  
Kidane Tesfay Gebreegziabher ◽  
Gidey Kidu Mezgebo
Keyword(s):  
Willingness To Pay ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Sampling Procedure ◽  
Farm Size ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service

This study assessed farmers’ willingness to pay for privatization of agricultural extension services and examined factors that determine willingness to pay for those services. Multistage sampling procedure was used in selecting 240 households. Data were collected using household survey, focus group discussion and key informant interview tools. Data were analyzed using percentage and logit model. Results showed that 58% of the respondents were willing to pay for the privatization of agricultural extension services. Farm size, age, family size, credit access, frequency of extension contact and income were significantly influenced farmers’ willingness to pay for privatization of agricultural extension services. Privatization of agricultural extension services encourages graduates of agricultural sciences to launch consultancy firms and this engenders professional entrepreneurship. Number of visits, socioeconomic, and institutional factors must be given emphasis for privatizing the agricultural extension service in Ethiopia. Moreover, government should launch privatization parallel to the public agricultural extension services Keywords: Agricultural extension service, willingness, privatization. Ethiopia

scholarly journals Factors associated with conducting planning for secondary oral health care services in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson Hilan Gomes de Lucena ◽  
Rênnis Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Carolina Dantas Rocha Xavier de Lucena ◽  
Amalia Issufo Mepatia ◽  
Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
Service Production

Abstract Background: Planning in health services specifically aims to improve the health status of a given population, guaranteeing access with equity and justice, as well as streamlining the response of the health system to the needs perceived by the community. This research aims to identify the factors associated with planning Specialized Dental Clinics (SDCs).Methods: Secondary data were used from the external evaluation of the database of the first National Program for Access and Quality Improvement of SDCs (NPAQI–SDCs) and the informed Outpatient Information System of the Unified Health System (OIS/UHS), which contains data on the specialized dental procedures performed at SDCs. It consisted of a quantitative study in which Pearson chi-square statistical tests (p ˂ 0.05) and a multivariate logistic regression were applied with odds ratio (OR) estimate. Results: The results indicated that the realization of planning in SDCs was associated with lower coverage of the Oral Health Team of the Familiy Health Strategy in a municipality (OR = 1.4; 95% CI: 1.0-1.9, p = 0.049), additional training for managers (p = 0.038), the practice of self-assessment (OR = 8.2; 95% CI: 5.8-11.6; p = 0.000) and meeting service production targets (OR = 1.9; 95% CI: 1.2-3.2; p = 0.011). Conclusion: The results indicate that the work processes of the SDCs, especially with regard to service management, are essential to the proper functioning of the service and the practice of planning is linked to the technical capacity and commitment of service managers.

An Impact of New Technologies on Cropping Pattern in the Eastern Hills of Nepal

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
pp. 197-210
Author(s):  
Shyam Prasad Wagle
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Agricultural System ◽  
Cropping Pattern ◽  
Governmental Organizations ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact

This abstract starts with the purpose of the study of the impact of using new technologies on cropping pattern particularly in the case of the Eastern hills. It also examines the role of governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations to improve agricultural systems of this area. Relevant data have been obtained from both primary and secondary sources. It draws on the data collected from interview, focus group discussion, key informant survey, and field observation. For this, 30 percent sample households were selected from three altitude belts such as upper, middle and lower, ranging from 300 to 2,250 masl along the Koshi-highway. It has a wide range of climates, ranging from sub-tropical to alpine with monsoon precipitation in the summer for three and half months, and therefore it has diversity in flora and fauna and people. Similarly, secondary data have been collected from various books, journals and official records. This paper has showed that the crucial impact of acceptance of innovative methods in agriculture in the study area is a joint effort of local people, government, and non-government agencies too. The government with the development agencies and non-government organizations has contributed to impart knowledge of the agriculture innovative methods to the local farmers. At the same time, the farmers were enthusiastic to learn and adopt those methods. Consequently, one can easily see the remarkable changes in cropping pattern due to the impact of such innovations. The cereal crops based on agricultural system is gradually moving towards high value off-season crops farming.

scholarly journals Factors associated with conducting planning for secondary oral health care services in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson Hilan Gomes de Lucena ◽  
Rênnis Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Carolina Dantas Rocha Xavier de Lucena ◽  
Amalia Issufo Mepatia ◽  
Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
Service Production

Abstract Background: Planning in health services specifically aims to improve the health status of a given population, guaranteeing access with equity and justice, as well as streamlining the response of the health system to the needs perceived by the community. This research aims to identify the factors associated with planning Specialized Dental Clinics (SDCs).Methods: Secondary data were used from the external evaluation of the database of the first National Program for Access and Quality Improvement of SDCs (NPAQI–SDCs) and the informed Outpatient Information System of the Unified Health System (OIS/UHS), which contains data on the specialized dental procedures performed at SDCs. It consisted of a quantitative study in which Pearson chi-square statistical tests (p ˂ 0.05) and a multivariate logistic regression were applied with odds ratio (OR) estimate. Results: The results indicated that the realization of planning in SDCs was associated with lower coverage of the Oral Health Team of the Familiy Health Strategy in a municipality (OR = 1.4; 95% CI: 1.0-1.9, p = 0.049), additional training for managers (p = 0.038), the practice of self-assessment (OR = 8.2; 95% CI: 5.8-11.6; p = 0.000) and meeting service production targets (OR = 1.9; 95% CI: 1.2-3.2; p = 0.011). Conclusion: The results indicate that the work processes of the SDCs, especially with regard to service management, are essential to the proper functioning of the service and the practice of planning is linked to the technical capacity and commitment of service managers.

Bridging Gender Gaps in Provision of Agricultural Extension Service Using ICT

2017 ◽  
pp. 682-697
Author(s):  
C. Sanga ◽  
V. J. Kalungwizi ◽  
C. P. Msuya
Keyword(s):  
Group Discussion ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Women Farmers ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Advisory Panel ◽  
Extension Services ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Radio Programs ◽  
Important Evidence

This chapter was designed to present the assessment of the effectiveness of radio - based, impact driven smallholder farmer extension service system provided by FVR to enhance accessibility of extension services to women and men in the project areas of Tanzania. Specifically, this chapter assessed women and men farmers' access to ICT and factors influencing the utilization of ICT to deliver agricultural information and knowledge. The chapter used data from impact assessment survey of the project conducted between April 2012 and June 2012. These data were complemented by focus group discussion involving members of gender advisory panel that had been established in the selected project sites. Quantitative data were analyzed to yield frequencies and percentages. Qualitative data were analyzed by content analysis. Even though ownership of mobile phones and radio was higher among women in all study areas both men and women farmers' had almost the same percentage in accessibility to agricultural extension information. The factors that affected women and men farmers to get quality agricultural information via these ICT tools were namely: poor radio signal reception, power outrage and poor timing of radio programs among others. This is important evidence that careful use of ICT can reduce gender imbalance in agricultural extension services and information delivery.

scholarly journals Factors associated with conducting planning for secondary oral health care services in Brazil

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Edson Hilan Gomes de Lucena ◽  
Rênnis Oliveira da Silva ◽  
Carolina Dantas Rocha Xavier de Lucena ◽  
Amalia Issufo Mepatia ◽  
Yuri Wanderley Cavalcanti ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Health System ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Service Management ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Unified Health System ◽  
Service Production

Abstract Background Planning in health services specifically aims to improve the health status of a given population, guaranteeing access with equity and justice, as well as streamlining the response of the health system to the needs perceived by the community. This research aims to identify the factors associated with planning Specialized Dental Clinics (SDCs). Methods Secondary data were used from the external evaluation of the database of the first National Program for Access and Quality Improvement of SDCs (NPAQI–SDCs) and the informed Outpatient Information System of the Unified Health System (OIS/UHS), which contains data on the specialized dental procedures performed at SDCs. It consisted of a quantitative study in which Pearson chi-square statistical tests (p < 0.05) and a multivariate logistic regression were applied with odds ratio (OR) estimate. Results The results indicated that the realization of planning in SDCs was associated with lower coverage of the Oral Health Team of the Familiy Health Strategy in a municipality (OR = 1.4; 95% CI: 1.0–1.9, p = 0.049), additional training for managers (p = 0.038), the practice of self-assessment (OR = 8.2; 95% CI: 5.8–11.6; p = 0.000) and meeting service production targets (OR = 1.9; 95% CI: 1.2–3.2; p = 0.011). Conclusion The results indicate that the work processes of the SDCs, especially with regard to service management, are essential to the proper functioning of the service and the practice of planning is linked to the technical capacity and commitment of service managers.

scholarly journals Profile of Extension Professionals and their Perception of Agricultural Extension Service Delivery: A Case of National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute, British Guyana

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R. Sukhna ◽  
O. Homenauth ◽  
Y.V. Zamora ◽  
Z.S. Rubio
Keyword(s):  
Rural Communities ◽  
Service Delivery ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Group Discussion ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Agricultural Extension ◽  
Extension Service ◽  
Agricultural Extension Service ◽  
Extension Professionals ◽  
Chi Square Analysis

Background: Agricultural extension plays a critical role in amplifying agricultural productivity and profitability of farmers and improving the livelihoods of rural communities. In an agricultural dependent country like Guyana, effective agricultural extension service delivery is essential to reduce poverty and improve food security. Methods: This study was carried out to determine the efficacy of the National Agricultural Research and Extension Institute agricultural extension service delivery as perceived by researchers and extension officers. During 2019-2020 data were collected from researchers and extension officers via questionnaires, group discussion and interviews. Percentage and chi-square analysis were used to analyze the collected data. Result: The major findings of the study were that (45.8%) of researchers and (43.8%) of extension officers said they sometimes collaborate with each other whereas (29.2%) of researchers and (37.5%) of extension officers said they do not collaborate with each other. Extension professionals (42.5%) perceived that farmers were hesitant to adopt newly researched technologies because they preferred to continue with the practices they already know. In addition, (35%) of extension professionals perceived that more emphasis shall be placed on the number and quality of training programs offered to farmers in order to improve agricultural extension service delivery. 

HUBUNGAN AKSES DAN MOTIVASI IBU DENGAN PEMBERIAN IMUNISASI DASAR PADA BAYI 0-11 BULAN DI DESA LUMBAN TORUAN WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS KENTARA KECAMATAN LAEPARIRA KABUPATEN DAIRI TAHUN 2019

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Lidya Marbun ◽  
Rismahara Lubis ◽  
Arihta Sembiring
Keyword(s):  
Health Center ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Immunization Coverage ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Immunization Service ◽  
A Value ◽  
Work Area

Basic immunization is given to prevent various diseases, including hepatitis B, tuberculosis, diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus, polio and measles. Based on the data found, basic immunization coverage is still below the target. The condition was caused by the family not allowing and immunization service places far from their homes. This study aims to determine the relationship between access and motivation of mothers with basic immunization for infants aged 0-11 months in Lumban Toruan Village, Kentara Health Center, Dairi District, 2019. This type of research is analytic with cross sectional design. The population in this study were all mothers with babies aged 0-11 months who visited the Posyandu in Lumban Toruan village as many as 34 people. The sample used is total population. The data used are primary and secondary data, instruments used in questionnaires, data analysis using statistical tests, namely Chi-Square test with α <0.05. The results showed that there was a relationship between access and basic immunization for infants aged 0-11 months in Lumban Toruan Village, Kentara Health Center Work Area, Dairi Regency in 2019, with a value of ρ = 0.001 (<0.05). There is a relationship between maternal motivation and basic immunization for infants aged 0-11 months in Lumban Toruan Village, Kentara Health Center Work Area, Dairi Regency in 2019, with a value of ρ = 0.001 (<0.05). It is hoped that health workers in Lumban Toruan Village will improve information or counseling about the importance of basic immunization and make home visits for mothers with 011 months infants who have difficult access to improve the health status of infants.

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