Technology Transfer Pathways and Livelihood Impact Indicators in Central Ethiopia

Tesfaye, Adane; Jemal, I.; Ferede, Setotaw; Curran, Marina Martin

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“…Ethiopian farmers have themselves identified a need for greater knowledge through training (Tesfaye et al, 2005). However, there is limited published work available that evaluates the impact of different knowledge-transfer methods on adult learning in developing countries, and to the authors’ knowledge no published work is available that evaluates the effect of knowledge-transfer interventions on the education of working equid users.…”

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A cluster-randomised controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of different knowledge-transfer interventions for rural working equid users in Ethiopia

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Christley

et al. 2011

Preventive Veterinary Medicine

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There have been few studies evaluating the efficacy of knowledge-transfer methods for livestock owners in developing countries, and to the authors’ knowledge no published work is available that evaluates the effect of knowledge-transfer interventions on the education of working equid users. A cluster-randomised controlled trial (c-RCT) was used to evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three knowledge-transfer interventions on knowledge-change about equid health amongst rural Ethiopian working equid users. Groups were exposed to either; an audio programme, a village meeting or a diagrammatic handout, all of which addressed identical learning objectives, and were compared to a control group which received no intervention. Thirty-two villages were randomly selected and interventions randomly assigned. All participants in a village received the same intervention. Knowledge levels were assessed by questionnaire administration. Data analysis included comparison of baseline data between intervention groups followed by multilevel linear regression models (allowing for clustering of individuals within village) to evaluate the change in knowledge between the different knowledge-transfer interventions.A total of 516 randomly selected participants completed the pre-intervention questionnaire, 504 of whom undertook the post-dissemination questionnaire, a follow up response rate of 98%. All interventions significantly improved the overall ‘change in knowledge’ score on the questionnaire compared to the control, with the diagrammatic handout (coefficient (coef) 9.5, S.E. = 0.6) and the village meeting (coef 9.7, S.E. = 0.6) having a significantly greater impact than the audio programme (coef 4.8, S.E. = 0.6). Covariates that were different at baseline, and which were also significant in the final model, were age and pre-intervention score. Although they had a minimal effect on the intervention coefficients there was a significant interaction between age and intervention. This study should aid the design of education materials for adult learning for working equid users and other groups in developing countries.

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A cluster-randomised controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of different knowledge-transfer interventions for rural working equid users in Ethiopia

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Christley

et al. 2011

Preventive Veterinary Medicine

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“…The effectiveness of extension dissemination routes is one of the major challenges for the development of agriculture worldwide (Msuya et al, 2017;Worku, 2017;Ong'ayo et al, 2016;David & Samuel 2014;Krishnan & Patnam 2014;Wale & Yalew 2007;Tesfaye et al, 2005;Belay & Abebaw, 2004). A greater understanding of existing formal and informal information sources, and knowledge-transfer networks could potentially improve the development of appropriate extension approaches that facilitate knowledge transfer and innovation adoption (Msuya et al, 2017;Tesfaye et al, 2005;Kassa, 2003). Numerous potential sources of information exist for Ethiopian farmers, including government and private extension agents, farmers, Contact Farmers (successful and progressive farmers who become opinion leaders and are utilised in extension programmes), radio programmes, neighbours, relatives, Peasant Association representatives and other social institutions.…”

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“…However, previous studies of agricultural extension in Ethiopia have emphasised the top-down approach to service provision, with the public sector being the main service provider (Agitew et al, 2018;Worku, 2017;Elias et al, 2015;Mogues et al, 2009;Wale & Yalew, 2007). Tesfaye et al (2005) identified three key criteria affecting a __________________________________________________________________ farmer's decision when selecting an information source: accuracy/reliability, timeliness and accessibility. The most important criteria that influenced choice was the accuracy and reliability of the information source, with farmers ranking extension agents first based on these criteria, followed by radio programmes and then fellow neighbours and farmers (Tesfaye et al, 2005).…”

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“…Tesfaye et al (2005) identified three key criteria affecting a __________________________________________________________________ farmer's decision when selecting an information source: accuracy/reliability, timeliness and accessibility. The most important criteria that influenced choice was the accuracy and reliability of the information source, with farmers ranking extension agents first based on these criteria, followed by radio programmes and then fellow neighbours and farmers (Tesfaye et al, 2005). The number of working equids are increasing in many low-income countries, and their importance is being emphasized by increasing human populations, global economic issues and changing environments (Pritchard, 2010).…”

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Associations between sources of information and animal health knowledge of rural farmers in central Ethiopia

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This study explored the information sources through which working donkey owners and users in Ethiopia acquire knowledge about donkey health and husbandry practices. Individual interviews, a Participatory Situation Analysis (PSA) and a cross-sectional study with rural farmers were utilised to develop an understanding of the existing sources of information concerning donkey health and husbandry, and determine the association with the knowledge of farmers. Numerous sources were utilized by owners for information regarding health and husbandry advice for donkeys. Most owners reported that the sources were unreliable with regards to the information they provided on donkey health and husbandry. Knowledge score of participants increased as the number of information sources contacted increased. Knowledge score also increased with increasing education level, literacy ability and radio access. A significant association between knowledge score and age was identified, with knowledge score decreasing in older individuals. Multilevel linear regression models revealed a number of variables, including formal education level and cattle ownership to be significantly associated with knowledge score. We conclude that a range of factors can affect the knowledge level of an individual concerning donkey health and husbandry, and that individuals with more diverse knowledge sources have higher knowledge scores. The relationship between specific farmer variables and animal health knowledge is complex, and it may be necessary to use different sources and channels to transfer and disseminate information to individuals living in rural Ethiopia.

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Current status of cattle production system in Nyagatare District-Rwanda

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Tukei

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A study was conducted to characterize the cattle production systems in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province of Rwanda using pre-tested questionnaires, interviews with key informants as well as focus group discussions in a period of 2 months. The respondents were selected by multi-stage sampling at sector and cell levels. Based on the procedure of Krejcie and Morgan (Educational and Psychological Measurement 30:607-610, 1970) to determine the overall sample size, the result indicated that the majority (98.3%) of farms were privately owned by large families of five to seven members, and most farmers (53.9%) had only primary education. Most respondents (52.6%) were in the age bracket of 41-50 years and were mainly (48.3%) located within 3 km from trading centers. The farm size averaged 6.5 ± 0.8 ha and most farms (64.7%) were fenced except in Rukomo Sector (50%) where zero grazing prevailed. Natural pastures (savanna grass land) were the main feed resource; tethering (9%) and communal grazing had diminished. Napier grass was the main planted forage (93.2%), followed by Chloris guyana (3.1%) and Brachiara (1.2%). Leguminous forages were rarely (2.5%) reported. Vita-mineral and salt block supplements, hay, and crop residues were the predominant supplementary feed stuffs used except in Karangazi and Rwemiyaga Sectors where only vita-mineral block predominated. However, maize and rice brans were reported to be the main feed stuffs used in supplementary feeding of lactating cows. Most farmers (89.7%) reported shortage of water as most of the farmers trekked their cattle to the nearest valley dams (59.2%), rivers (21.1%), and a few 6% had water on farms. Indigenous cattle were predominant (67.03%) followed by cross-breeds (28.37%) and exotics (4.6%) while all farmers kept small ruminants. Natural breeding predominated (74.9%) and most farms (60.6%) had animal houses most of which were temporary (52.8%). The reported mean age at first calving (AFC) was highest (40.2 ± .33) for Ankole and the lowest (29.1 ± .50) months for exotic cattle. Calving interval was shorter in local breeds than 65.7 ± 3.0 in exotic. The mean dairy milk yield was lowest for Ankole cattle 2.4 ± .08 as compared to the exotics (10.42 ± .36) and their crosses (7.2 ± .34). The main challenges were diseases, shortage of water, feeds, and inadequate extension services. Same observation was reported by Okello (African Journal of Range and Forage Science 22(3), 2005) in Uganda.

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Technology Transfer Pathways and Livelihood Impact Indicators in Central Ethiopia

Cited by 6 publications

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A cluster-randomised controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of different knowledge-transfer interventions for rural working equid users in Ethiopia

A cluster-randomised controlled trial to compare the effectiveness of different knowledge-transfer interventions for rural working equid users in Ethiopia

Associations between sources of information and animal health knowledge of rural farmers in central Ethiopia

Current status of cattle production system in Nyagatare District-Rwanda

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