scholarly journals Assessment of the pesticide use, practice and hazards on cotton growing farmers in the Awash Valley Ethiopia.

Author(s):  
G. Sileshi ◽  
A. Zemedkun ◽  
S. Nurhussien

Abstract Pesticides are commonly used in the prevention or control of pests such as insect pests, mites, disease, and weeds in crops to increase production and productivity. The aim of the current study was designed to assess the pesticide utilization, practice, pesticide-related knowledge, and perception of farmers and to evaluate the protective measure taken by the farmers. For this purpose, field surveys were carried in Amibara, Gewane, Assayita, and Fentale districts during the 2019 main crop cropping season. A total of 128 small-scale holder farmers, 25 large-scale holder farmers, 30 sprayers, and 12 extensions were interviewed closed and opened questioners. The results revealed that the majority of farmers (44.5%) between the age of 41 and 50 years old, while only fourteen those (9.4%) were more than 51 years old. Regarding the educational level of smallholder farmers, 49.2% were illiterates, 27.9% elementary school, 17.0% secondary school and 5.8% had completed high school. The majority of sprayers (66.7%) were elementary school level. The unsafe and indiscriminate use of pesticides in agriculture represents a major hazard to the environment and human health. All farmers (100%) acknowledged that pesticides were harmful to their health and the environment. Over 63.2% of the farmers did not read or follow pesticide label instructions, and 78.5% did not use any personal protective equipment during spray operation and formulation pesticides. When disposing of pesticide empty containers, respondents adopted unsafe practices such as through near irrigated canal, burning, dumping in the field, domestic use, and burying. Less than 50% of smallholder farmers obtained training on pesticide use 14.8%, application method 16.6%, disposal of empty container 13.3%, and storage and safety 10.2%. Results also demonstrated that all farmers showed poor practices regarding the disposal of empty pesticide containers. The present study revealed that the utilization and practices of pesticides in irrigated cotton-producing areas in the Awash Valley of Ethiopia. It also demonstrated the role of retailers, importers, and state extension workers in providing information and advice to the farmers. Future researches should focus on the merit and demerit of mixing two or more pesticides to control insect pests and on the evaluation of different pesticide resistance development against a variety of insect pests in cotton-growing areas.

Land ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 246
Author(s):  
Markose Chekol Zewdie ◽  
Michele Moretti ◽  
Daregot Berihun Tenessa ◽  
Zemen Ayalew Ayele ◽  
Jan Nyssen ◽  
...  

In the past decade, to improve crop production and productivity, Ethiopia has embarked on an ambitious irrigation farming expansion program and has introduced new large- and small-scale irrigation initiatives. However, in Ethiopia, poverty remains a challenge, and crop productivity per unit area of land is very low. Literature on the technical efficiency (TE) of large-scale and small-scale irrigation user farmers as compared to the non-user farmers in Ethiopia is also limited. Investigating smallholder farmers’ TE level and its principal determinants is very important to increase crop production and productivity and to improve smallholder farmers’ livelihood and food security. Using 1026 household-level cross-section data, this study adopts a technology flexible stochastic frontier approach to examine agricultural TE of large-scale irrigation users, small-scale irrigation users and non-user farmers in Ethiopia. The results indicate that, due to poor extension services and old-style agronomic practices, the mean TE of farmers is very low (44.33%), implying that there is a wider room for increasing crop production in the study areas through increasing the TE of smallholder farmers without additional investment in novel agricultural technologies. Results also show that large-scale irrigation user farmers (21.05%) are less technically efficient than small-scale irrigation user farmers (60.29%). However, improving irrigation infrastructure shifts the frontier up and has a positive impact on smallholder farmers’ output.


2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 72-77
Author(s):  
Siti Eva Ariyanti Eva Ariyanti

Dalam seni tari, guru kelas II SD Negeri 03 Bawu diketahui belum menggunakan media pembelajaran yang inovatif, sehingga diperlukan media yang inovatif dalam pembelajaran. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media kartu kuartet DIKDA seni tari berbasis outdoor learning pada materi gerak keseharian dan alam. Untuk mengembangkan media tersebut digunakan penelitian Research and Development (R&D) diadaptasi dari Sugiyono. Penelitian ini diikuti oleh siswa kelas II SD Negeri 03 Bawu berjumlah 41 siswa. Teknik analisis data meliputi analisis data produk, analisis data awal, dan analisis data akhir berupa uji t-tes dan uji n-gain. Hasil pengembangan media kartu kuartet DIKDA Seni Tari berbasis outdoor learning sangat layak digunakan dengan memperoleh hasil persentase sebesar 96,88% oleh ahli media, 96,88% oleh ahli materi dan 93,75% oleh ahli bahasa. Dari hasil skala kecil tanggapan siswa terhadap media sangat baik dengan persentase 100% dan 92% dari tanggapan pada skala besar mendapatkan persentase 97,9% dari siswa dan 100% dari guru. Hasil uji peningkatan rata-rata diperoleh hasil sebesar 0,567 pada skala kecil dan 0,466 pada skala besar. Simpulan penelitian media kartu kuartet DIKDA Seni Tari berbasis outdoor learning materi gerak keseharian dan alam layak dan efektif dalam meningkatkan hasil belajar psikomotorik siswa kelas II Sekolah Dasar.   Kata Kunci: Media Pembelajaran; kartu kuartet DIKDA; outdoor learning; Seni Tari  In dance education, in the second grade aof Bawu 03 elementary school had not used innovative learning media, so that media development was needed in learning. This research aimed to develop, to find out the results of feasibility, and test the effectiveness of DIKDA quartet cards on dance education based on outdoor learning on daily and natural motion material. The type of this study was Research and Development (R & D) adapted from Sugiyonos theory. The participants of this study were the second grade at Bawu 03 elementary school in the number of 41 students. Data analysis techniques included product data analysis, initial data analysis, and final data analysis in the form of t-test and n-gain test. The results showed that learning media in the media of DIKDA quartet cards on dance education based on outdoor learning was very feasible to use by obtaining a percentage of 96,88% by media experts, 96.88% by material experts and 93,75% by language experts. The results of small scale got a percentage of 100% of students and 92% of teachers and on a large scale get a percentage of 97,9% of students and 100% of teachers. The results of the test large scale got on average obtained results of 0.567 on a small scale and 0.466 on a large scale. The conclusion of this research was the media of DIKDA quartet cards on dance education based on outdoor learning on daily and natural motion material was feasible and effective in improving students psychomotor learning outcomes in the second grade.   Keywords: learning media; quartet card DIKDA; outdoor learning; dance education


2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 423-435
Author(s):  
Nur khairiyatul Mar’ah ◽  
Ani Rusilowati ◽  
Eko Purwanti

This study aimed to produce scientific literacy instruments containing ethnoscience for grade IV elementary school on science subject theme number 9 "Kayanya Negeriku" which is valid, reliable, feasible, and practical. This research method used R&D research with ADDIE research design (analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation). The steps developed include design, expert validation, small-scale trials, and large-scale trials. The instrument developed is a reasoned multiple choice instrument. The data collection technique in this development research was a test (multiple choice) and a practicality questionnaire. The results of the validation of scientific literacy instruments containing ethnoscience are valid, the reliability value during small-scale trials was 0.671 and when large-scale trials were 0.711 these values indicate the instrument is reliable. The differentiating power of small-scale questions obtained 20 multiple-choice questions for grade IV elementary school, there were 10 items received, 2 items were accepted but needed to be corrected, and 8 items were corrected. The analysis of large-scale discrepancy from 20 questions contained 11 items for the criteria for the items to be accepted, 3 items were accepted but needed to be corrected, and 6 items were corrected. Testing results of the difficulty level gained the results of quantitative analysis on a small scale for the level of difficulty of the questions stated that, as many as 2 questions with easy criteria, 13 questions with medium criteria and 5 questions with difficult criteria. While the results of quantitative analysis on a large scale for the level of difficulty of the questions stated that, as many as 3 items with difficult criteria, 17 questions with moderate criteria and for easy criteria were not found in large-scale trials. The practicality of the instrument can be decided based on the percentage of practicality. The percentage obtained from the teacher's assessment is in very practical criteria. Keywords: Development, Instrument, Science Literacy, Ethnoscience.


2021 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristina Gratzer ◽  
Kibebew Wakjira ◽  
Sascha Fiedler ◽  
Robert Brodschneider

AbstractThe honey bee is an important fruit and vegetable pollinator and a producer of honey and other hive products. Beekeeping is a sustainable and high-potential activity for local communities and especially for the rural poor to gain additional income through non-timber forest products, does not require much land or high starting costs, maintains biodiversity and increases crop yields. Ethiopia is one of the top ten honey and beeswax producers in the world, but plays only a minor role in the international honey trade. Unlike large-scale beekeepers using modern techniques found in most leading honey-producing countries, the majority of Ethiopian beekeepers are small-scale producers practicing traditional beekeeping. In this article, we summarize the knowledge on Ethiopian beekeeping, honey bees, honey bee pests, marketing strategies, cultural aspects and major challenges of beekeeping. Furthermore, we used FAOSTAT data to calculate a pollination gap in order to draw the attention of stakeholders and decision-makers to bees and their importance in pollination and sustainable rural development. In regard to forage, we compiled 590 bee forage plants and their flowering times as a supplement to the article. This review outlines the following major points: (1) Ethiopia is a top honey and beeswax producer mainly for the domestic market; (2) Equipment for traditional beekeeping is easily accessible but brings disadvantages (gender gap, limitations in hive management and lower honey yield), while transitional and modern systems require certain beekeeping skills and higher starting costs; (3) Colony numbers increased by 72% from 1993 to 2018 and crop areas needing pollination by 150%; (4) Honey yield per hive and number of beehives managed per area of bee-pollinated crops increased by 20% and 28%, respectively; (5) Pesticide use has been increasing and there is a lack in pesticide use education. Recommendations to realize Ethiopia’s tremendous apicultural potential are discussed.


Sirok Bastra ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aliyah Tazkiyah ◽  
Maulina Hendrik ◽  
Nurjannah Nurjannah

Banyak siswa tidak tertarik mempelajari cerita fabel yang hanya berupa teks dan belum menggunakan media pembelajaran. Padahal, fabel merupakan salah satu tradisi lisan yang sarat dengan nilai kebudayaan yang diajarkan di sekolah melalui pembelajaran sastra. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengembangkan media interaktif cerita fabel Mentilin yang Cerdik dengan menggunakan Articulate Storyline 3 untuk siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar yang sahih dan praktis. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah research and development (RD) dengan menggunakan model pengembangan ADDIE. Model ini terdiri atas empat tahap, yaitu analisis (analysis), perancangan (design), pengembangan (development), dan implementasi (implementation). Instrumen pengumpulan data berupa angket validasi ahli materi, ahli bahasa, ahli media, serta angket respons guru dan siswa. Hasilnya menunjukkan bahwa media yang dikembangkan dinyatakan sangat sahih dan sangat praktis. Media interaktif sangat sahih diperoleh dari validasi ahli media dengan persentase sebesar 97,5%, ahli materi 92,5%, dan ahli bahasa 92,5%. Sementara itu, media interaktif dinyatakan sangat praktis dengan dibuktikannya hasil angket respons siswa pada uji coba skala kecil dengan persentase sebesar 98,75%, uji coba skala besar dengan persentase sebesar 97%, dan hasil angket respons guru memperoleh persentase sebesar 98,75%. This research is motivated by students who are not interested in studying fable stories which are only in the form of text and had not used learning media. Using Articulate Storyline 3 for fourth-grade elementary school students attempted to create valid and practical interactive media for Mentilin yang Cerdik fable stories. The research approach used was Research and Development (RD), which followed the ADDIE development model with four stages: analysis, design, development, and implementation. Material expert validation questionnaires, linguists, media experts, teacher, and student response questionnaires were all used to collect data. Material expert validation questionnaires, linguists, media experts, teacher, and student response questionnaires were all used to collect data. The result of research and development stated that the media was very valid and very practical. Very valid interactive media was obtained from the validation of media experts with a percentage of 97.5%, material experts 92.5%, and linguists 92.5%. While interactive media is stated to be very practical with the evidence of the results of student response questionnaires in small-scale trials with a a percentage of 98.75%, large-scale trials with a percentage of 97%, and the results of teacher response questionnaires obtaining a percentage of 98.75%.


2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Anyan Anyan ◽  
Benediktus Ege ◽  
Hendry Faisal

ABSTRACTThe limitation of supporting media in the teaching and learning process causes the teaching and learning process to be less than optimal. To overcome this, it can be done by using interactive learning media based on Microsoft Power Point. The purpose of this study is to produce interactive PowerPoint learning products Microsoft Power Point to improve student learning outcomes in Thematic learning of the subtheme of the Beauty of the Nature of My Country in grade IV elementary school. The research method used is the published Borg and Gall research: preliminary studies, model development and model trials. The results showed that the interactive learning media developed was declared feasible. Media validation and material validation showed an average score of 82.50% and 79.16%. Student responses to teaching materials scored 81.75% in small-scale trials on large-scale trials receiving scores of 85%. The response teacher got a score of 71.7% and 89.13%. Based on the grades obtained, then the interactive learning media based on Microsoft Power Point is feasible to be applied to grade IV elementary school students.Keywords: Interactive Media, Multimedia, Power Point, Interactive LearningABSTRAKKeterbatasan media pendukung dalam proses belajar mengajar menyebabkan proses belajar mengajar menjadi kurang maksimal. Untuk mengatasi hal tersebut dapat dilakukan dengan menggunakan media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis Microsoft Power Point. Tujuan penelitian ini menghasilkan produk media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis Microsoft Power Point untuk meningkatkan hasil belajar siswa pada pembelajaran Tematik subtema Keindahan Alam Negeriku di kelas IV SD. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian Borg dan Gall yang meliputi: studi pendahuluan, pengembangan model dan uji coba model. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa media pembelajaran interaktif yang dikembangkan dinyatakan layak. Validasi media dan validasi materi menunjukan nilai rata-rata skor sebesar 82,50% dan 79,16%. Respon siswa terhadap bahan ajar interaktif memperoleh skor 81,75% pada uji coba skala kecil sedangkan uji coba skala luas memperoleh skor sebesar 85%. Respon guru mendapat skor 71,7% dan 89,13%. Berdasarkan nilai yang diperoleh, maka media pembelajaran interaktif berbasis Microsoft Power Point layak diterapkan pada siswa kelas IV sekolah dasar.Kata Kunci: Media Interaktif, Multimedia, Power Point, Pembelajaran Interaktif


Author(s):  
Mercy Maiwa Mwambi ◽  
Judith Oduol ◽  
Patience Mshenga ◽  
Mwanarusi Saidi

Purpose – Contract farming (CF) is seen as a tool for creating new market opportunities hence increasing incomes for smallholder farmers. Critics, however, argue that CF is likely to pass risks to small scale farmers, thus favouring large scale farmers at the expense of smallholder farmers. The purpose of this paper is to examine the effect of CF on smallholder farmers’ income using a case study of avocado farmers in Kandara district in Kenya. Design/methodology/approach – The study uses data collected from 100 smallholder avocado farmers in Kandara district in Kenya and employs an instrumental variable model (Probit-2SLS) to control for endogeneity in participation in the contract and examine the effect of CF on household, farm and avocado income. Findings – The results indicate that participation in CF is not sufficient to improve household, farm and avocado income. Question remains regarding efficient implementation of CF arrangements to promote spill over effects on other household enterprises. Research limitations/implications – The research was carried out using farmers in Kandara district in Kenya as a case study, findings might therefore not reflect the status of CF in all countries. Originality/value – The paper contributes to the growing debate on the effect of value chain upgrading strategies such as contracting on smallholder farmers’ welfare. The form of contracting studied in this paper differs from the standard contracts in that the key stakeholders (producers) are loosely enjoined in the contract through officials of their groups.


2016 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 60
Author(s):  
Muhamad Abdurrochim

Penelitian ini bertujuan mengembangkan model permainan bolatangan untuk anak sekolah dasar kelas atas. Produk yang dihasilkan CD dan buku. Penelitian ini mencakup tiga tahapan yaitu tahapan validasi kesesuaian dan kualitas model oleh ahli, tahap uji coba skala kecil, dan tahap uji coba skala luas. Penelitian ini dilakukan SD Negeri 1 Petir, SD Negeri 2 Petir, SD Negeri Kembangsari dan MI Sananul Ula, Instrumen yang digunakan adalah kuesioner kesesuaian model dan respon siswa terhadap permainan. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa para ahli dan guru menilai produk telah sesuai. Pandangan siswa, 100% permainan dapat dilakukan, menyenangkan dan dapat membuat anak menjadi senang bergerak, 90,82% memberikan tanggapan bahwa permainan mudah dilakukan, 96,94% dapat memahami peraturan dengan baik, 93,88% siswa taat pada peraturan yang berlaku, 10.20% siswa mengalami kesulitan, 98,98% siswa merasa suka dengan peralatan yang digunakan, 95,92% dapat melakukan kerjasama, dan 6,74 % merasa takut melakukan permainan yang diajarkan.Kata Kunci: Pengembangan, Bolatangan, Sekolah Dasar Kelas Atas DEVELOPMENT OF HANDBALL GAME MODEL TO UPPER CLASS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHILDRENAbstractThis research aimed to develop a hand ball game model to upper class elementary school children. The product result is form guide and CD. This research included of three phase were stability and quality of the model by expert phase, small-scale phase, and large-scale pahse. This research conduct in elementary school 1 petir, elementary school 2 petir, elementary school kembangsari and MI sananul Ula. The instruments that use were the suitability of the model and the response of students to the game questionnaire. The results showed that the experts and teachers assess product matches. 100% the game can be done, fun and can make children be happy moving, 90,82% provide responses that the game is easy to do, 96, 94 % can understand the rules very well, 93,88% Students obedient to regulations, 10. 20% students have difficulty, 98,98%  students feel a liking equipment used, 95. 92% cooperation can do and 6,74 % feared the games taught.Keywords: development, handball, elementary school upper-class


2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 122-130
Author(s):  
Asriansyah Asriansyah ◽  
Agung Mahendra

The purpose of this research is to produce perceptual motoric games as an effort to anticipate students from perceptual motoric disorders due to the rise of online games, to stimulate creativity and innovation of physical education teachers in developing learning materials for Physical Education. This research method use is research and development. Small-scale trial was conducted at the Integrated Islamic elementary School in Mus'hab Bin Umair. Large-scale trials were carried out in the Palembang Elementary School 222, and the Palembang Elementary School 225. Data collection techniques using a questionnaire that was assessed by experts and practitioners. Data anlisis technique is done that is descriptive quantitative analysis and qualitative descriptive analysis. This study produced five types of Perceptual Motoric games namely, Balap Ban Games, Estafet Ban Games, Panjat Ban Games, Lompat Ban Games and Triple Ban Games. Based on the results of the assessment of experts and practitioners that the perceptual motoric game model is categorized as very good and effective, so this game model can be applied in Physical Education learning for elementary school students.Keywords: games, perceptual motoric, physical education, studentAbstrakTujuan penelitian ini adalah untuk menghasilkan permainan perceptual motoric sebagai upaya antisipasi siswa dari gangguan perseptual motorik karena maraknya game online, menstimulus kreatifitas dan inovasi guru pendidikan jasmani dalam mengembangkan materi pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani. Penelitianmenggunakan metode penelitian dan pengembangan. Uji coba kelompok kecil dilakukan di Sekolah Dasar Islam Terpadu Mus’hab Bin Umair. Uji coba kelompok besar dilakukan di Sekolah Dasar Nitegeri 222 Palembang, dan Sekolah Dasar 225 Palembang. Teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan kuesioner yang dinilai oleh para ahli dan praktisi. Teknik analisis data terdiri dari teknik analisis data deskriptif kuantitatif dan teknik analisis data deskriptif kualitatif. Penelitian ini menghasilkan lima macam permainan perceptual motoric yakni Permainan Balap Ban, Permainan Estafet Ban, Permainan Panjat Ban, Permainan Lompat Ban dan, Permainan Triple Ban. Berdasarkan hasil penilaian dari para ahli dan praktisi bahwa model permainan perseptual motorik berkategori sangat baik dan efektif, dengan demikian model permainan ini dapat diterapkan dalam pembelajaran Pendidikan Jasmani pada siswa sekolah dasar.Kata Kunci: permainan, perseptual motorik, pendidikan jasmani, siswa


2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Riyan Hidayatullah ◽  
Hasbi Hasbi

This study aims to produce a motor learning model with modifications of traditional games for lower grade elementary school children. The stages of this research method are educational research and development (R & D) which adapts development research according to Borg & Gall (Kurdi & Sukadiyanto, 2014), namely: (1) potential and problems; (2) information collection; (3 ) product design (model draft); (4) expert validation and revision; (5) small-scale field trials and revisions; (6) large-scale field trials and revisions; (7) final product manufacture, revision of small-scale trials on 27 lower grade students namely grade II, and grade III at SDN 2 Gerung; (8) large-scale product trial on 40 grade II and third grade students at SD Negeri 1 Gerung; (9) product revision and, (10) benefits and implementation of the development of learning models.The instruments are: (1) interviews; (2) score scales; (3) teacher observations; (4) observation of the effectiveness of the model, and (5) student questionnaires. Data analysis techniques are descriptive qualitative and quantitative analysis. Results This research is in the form of a motor learning model with modifications a traditional game for lower grade elementary school children which contains five games, namely: (1) Gobak Sodor, (2) Jemprak/Engklek, (3) Grave Jumping, (4) Cat and Mouse, (5) Zig-Zag Sack Race, compiled in the form of a manual. From the results of data analysis on the assessment of material experts and student questionnaires, it can be concluded that the motor learning model with modified traditional games for lower grade elementary school children has a positive and effective response. This is evidenced by the percentage of each qualitative data requested is above 75% on a large scale, so that it can be used in physical education learning in elementary schools.


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