Research Article
Popularization of Dual Purpose Poultry Technology Package (Potchefstrrom Koekoek Breed of Chicken) in Jimma Zone
Mathewos Mebrate*
,
Mekdes Shiferaw,
Worku Demissie,
Mohammed Assen,
Borhansa Miressa
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
16-23
Received:
14 February 2025
Accepted:
3 May 2025
Published:
12 June 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.reports.20250502.11
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Abstract: Modern poultry production started in Ethiopia in colleges and research stations and mainly focused on the introduction of exotic breeds to the country and the distribution of these breeds to farmers, including management, feeding, housing and health care packages. Accordingly, the popularization of dual purpose poultry technology package (Potchefstrom koekoek chicken breed) was conducted in Omonada and seka chekorsa woredas of Jimma zone in Oromia national regional state under four kebeles in 14 household farmers. The overall objective of the study was to promote poultry production technologies as additional household income with specific targets of enhancing a small scale commercial poultry production packages and promoting the contribution of poultry technologies as household income source and food security. Sites were selected basically by their potential and willingness to construct poultry house and to perform the technology as per recommendation. Training was given for 28 (14 men and 14 women) farmers, 7 developmental agents and experts. Necessary data was recorded from the sites by using checklist and household interview. According to collected data analysis average body weights of chickens in the 20 weeks of age are 1.23kg with average male and female weight of 1.47Kg and 0.99Kg respectively. Survival rate of chicken up to 16th week is 89.14% which is better than the studies conducted in Jimma zone before on the same breed. Field day was arranged to popularize for other farmers after start to laying egg. Accordingly, 121 (94 male and 27 female) farmers and 10 (9 male and 1 female) experts and governmental officials from woreda to kebele were participated. Awareness was created through experience sharing between participant farmers on the technology during field day. Generally, the result obtained from present study shows Koekoek Potchefstroom chicken breed show better performance in both weredas for their survival, egg and meat production at farmers’ management condition and it has got high acceptance among farmers due to adaptable characteristics, disease resistance and ability to use them for both quality egg and meat. However, feed unavailability and its’ high price is great challenge for poultry production which is followed by disease. Therefore, concerning bodies such governmental and NGO should have to intervene to solve the problems.
Abstract: Modern poultry production started in Ethiopia in colleges and research stations and mainly focused on the introduction of exotic breeds to the country and the distribution of these breeds to farmers, including management, feeding, housing and health care packages. Accordingly, the popularization of dual purpose poultry technology package (Potchefst...
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Research Article
Adoption and Impact of Sustainable Agricultural Practices Among Smallholder Farmers in Somodo Watershed Jimma Zone, Southwest Ethiopia
Efrem Asfaw*,
Beza Erko
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
24-32
Received:
16 April 2025
Accepted:
7 May 2025
Published:
16 June 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.reports.20250502.12
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Abstract: This study was aimed to identify the factors that influence smallholder farmers’ decisions to adopt four different sustainable agricultural practices (i.e. improved variety, manure, soil and water conservation practices and herbicide) and the impact on income of smallholder farmers in Somodo watershed, Jimma zone. Multistage sampling procedure that involves a combination of purposive and random sampling procedures was employed. Simple random sampling technique was used to select 118 smallholder farmers in the watershed where integrated watershed management interventions were implemented by Jimma Agricultural Research Center from 2011-2018. A questionnaire was administered to the 118 selected smallholder farmers and quantitative data type were collected and used in this study. Descriptive statistics, a multivariate probit and Endogenous switching regression model were used to analyze the data. The study result shows that 25.51% of farmers apply manure on their farm plots in the watershed. Improved variety, soil and water management practices and herbicide are adopted by 35.63%, 42.91% and 12.15% of farmers, respectively. The finding of the study revealed that adoption of sustainable agricultural practices were determined by sex, age, cultivated land size, technical advice, tropical livestock unit, distance to main market, distance to agricultural extension agent office, plot distance, medium soil fertility, medium slope of land and red color of soil. The study concluded that the adoption of different sustainable agricultural practices in combination had a positive impact on income of smallholder farmers and their adoption was influenced by socioeconomic, institutional, and soil characteristics. Therefore, it is recommended that all stakeholders should pay due attention to empowering farmers to use different sustainable agricultural practices; improve soil health, increase crop productivity and income. The positive effect of technical advice on sustainable agricultural practice’s adoption suggests the need for increased accessibility of practical training mainly on preparing manure and compost, soil and water conservation practices and use of improved crops varieties.
Abstract: This study was aimed to identify the factors that influence smallholder farmers’ decisions to adopt four different sustainable agricultural practices (i.e. improved variety, manure, soil and water conservation practices and herbicide) and the impact on income of smallholder farmers in Somodo watershed, Jimma zone. Multistage sampling procedure that...
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