Review on Factors Affecting the Adoption of New Agricultural and Soil Conservation Technologies in Ethiopia - Couverture souple

Bobo, Tekle

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3346473244 ISBN 13 : 9783346473240

Editeur : Grin Verlag, 2021

Synopsis

Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Economy - Environment economics, , language: English, abstract: Unlock Ethiopia's agricultural potential: Delve into the intricate web of factors that determine the adoption of crucial agricultural and soil water conservation technologies in this comprehensive analysis. Challenging the status quo of low technology adoption despite significant investment, this book meticulously dissects the demographic, socioeconomic, and institutional variables that hold the key to unlocking increased farm productivity, alleviating poverty, and ensuring food security in the region. Explore the critical role of producer characteristics, the tangible performance of technologies, and the influence of supporting institutions, as each element is scrutinized to reveal its impact on adoption rates. Discover how age, gender, education, income, and access to credit and extension services intricately shape a farmer's decision to embrace new methods. Through a synthesis of existing empirical studies and established theoretical frameworks, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the adoption process, highlighting the barriers that impede progress and the opportunities that can be leveraged. Uncover the underlying reasons why innovative solutions often fail to take root, and gain valuable insights into crafting effective strategies and policies to promote widespread technology adoption. From the introductory chapter highlighting agriculture's pivotal role in Sub-Saharan Africa to the comprehensive literature review exploring definitions, importance, and influencing factors, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to transform Ethiopian agriculture and build a more sustainable and prosperous future, offering an analytical lens on existing policies and strategies designed to boost agricultural production while pinpointing areas ripe for improvement. Understanding adoption status is paramount, making this work essential for anyone committed to enhancing agricultural practices and driving meaningful change in Ethiopia's agricultural landscape by addressing the pressing challenges of declining soil fertility, population growth, and climate change through informed and targeted interventions that resonate with the realities of Ethiopian farmers. This book provides the foundational knowledge needed to bridge the gap between innovation and implementation, fostering a more resilient and productive agricultural sector.

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À propos de l'auteur

The author, Tekle Bobo Tolassa was born on 30 December 1990 from his father Bobo Tolassa and mother Melkitu Nemera in a village called Jirata in Diga District of East Wolega zone in Oromia, Ethiopia. He attended his elementary education from 1998 to 2005 at Muleta Elementary School and Junior Secondary School at Ifa Senior Secondary School from 2006-2007. Thereafter, he joined Nekemte Comprehensive Preparatory School and completed Preparatory education in 2009. After successfully passed the Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Examination, he joined Haramaya University in 2010 and graduated in June 2012 with Bachelor of Science Degree in Statistics. After graduation, he was employed by Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA) at Nekemte branch office as junior data collector in October 2013. After serving for six months, the author left CSA and was employed by Oromia Agricultural Research Institute (OARI) at Bore Agricultural Research Center (BOARC) as a Junior Researcher in June 2013. He worked in Crops Technology process as Biometrician/Statistician until he joined the School of Postgraduate Studies of Haramaya University in October 2018 to pursue his study leading to MSc degree in Statistics, Econometrics specialization. Now Mr. Tekle Bobo successfully completed his MSc programs and hold associated researcher position. Now Mr. Tekle bobo is serving Bore Agricultural Research Center on the socioeconomic Research team as Associated Researcher.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Grin Verlag
• Date d'édition: 2021
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3346473244
• ISBN 13: 9783346473240
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 28
• Coordonnées du fabricant: GRIN Publishing GmbH; info@grin.com; ; Waltherstraße 23; München; 80337; Allemagne