Analyzing Constraints in Chickpea Production by Smallholder Farmers: Henry Garrett's Ranking Technique, Gondar Zuria Woreda, Ethiopia

Asegie, Asrat Mulat; Giziew, Almaz; Ayalew, Dereje

doi:10.2139/ssrn.4060719

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“…Access to the required amount of improved chickpea seed encourages farmers to utilize improved varieties rather than local varieties. This result is consistent with the findings of other authors (Eshetu, 2009;Rao et al, 2013;Verkaart et al, 2017)The findings of Asegie et al (2022) indicate that access to improved varieties of chickpea seed is the main input-related constraint that hinders smallholders in using improved varieties. The marginal effect of 0.408 (Table 04) implies that a unit increase in access to improved chickpea seed increases the likelihood of using improved seed by 40.8%.…”

Section: Binary Logistic Regression Analysis Resultssupporting

confidence: 93%

Factors affecting the use of improved chickpea seed among smallholder farmers in <em>Gondar Zuria Woreda</em>, Ethiopia

Asegie,

Giziew,

Ayalew

2023

J Agric Sciences

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Purpose: The use of improved seeds is one of the most important factors among the others to increase the production and productivity of crops. However, the use of improved chickpea seeds by smallholder farmers remains low. These resulted in lower productivity of chickpea by smallholder farmers. The factors contributing to the low rate of use of improved chickpea seed in the study area are to be analyzed. Research Method: To achieve the objective of the study, a multi-stage sampling technique was employed. The sample size was determined using the Yamane formula, and 140 sampled households were randomly selected. A proportionate sample of the population was used to determine the size of sample from each kebele . These data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and a binary logistic regression model. Findings: The results revealed that 55.71% of respondents are users of improved chickpea seeds. The logistic regression result shows that the use of improved chickpea seed by smallholder farmers is determined by the availability and price of improved seeds, size of land holdings, participation in a field visit, frequency of extension service, proximity to the market, and attractiveness of the market price. The marginal effect result indicates that a unit change in access to improved seeds, participation in a field visit, land size, and seed cost increases the probability of using improved chickpea seed by 40.76%, 11.86%, 11.26%, and 4.27% respectively, among others. Research Limitations: The study was conducted in one geographical area using cross-sectional data. This finding does not show the trends of adoption in the study area or its implications in different parts of the region. Originality/Value: The findings of the study are novel and relatively new to the given geographical area. This study reported specific and new findings on factors that affect the use of improved chickpea seeds in the study area. The findings are important as a source of information for decision-makers, development practitioners, and researchers.

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Section: Binary Logistic Regression Analysis Resultssupporting

confidence: 93%