http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/158 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:25:48 GMT 2026-04-06T11:25:48Z http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/8375 DETERMINANTS OF ADOPTION OF IMPROVED POTATO VARIETIES: THE CASE OF KERSA DISTRICT, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA Abdulselam Ahmed; (Assist. Prof) Saleamlak Fentaw; Assi. Prof) Kumilachew Alamerie This study focuses on the determinants of adoption of improved potato varieties in Kersa district, Oromia National Region State, Ethiopia. Specifically, this study was initiated to analyze factors influencing adoption of improved potato varieties and to determine the intensity of adoption of improved potato varieties using cross-sectional data. The data were collected from 200 sample households using multistage sampling procedure. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and econometric model. The finding showed that 127 were adopters of improved potato varieties while the remaining 73 were non-adopters. The results of the first hurdle indicated that education level, farm income, access to irrigation, access to extension services and lnon-farm income were positively and significantly influenced the adoption of improved potato varieties. In the second hurdle model, lnFarm income, access to irrigation, non-farm income and memberships to agricultural cooperatives have positively and significantly influenced the intensity of adoption of improved potato varieties. This study concludes that socio-economic and institutional factors play vital role in determining the improved potato varieties adoption and intensity of adoption in the study area. Therefore, paying close attention to those significant variables that enhance adoption and intensity of adoption of improved potato varieties so as to increases production and productivity of farmers is vital in the study area 87p. Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/8375 2025-02-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/8336 DETERMINANTS OF YOUTH PARTICIPATION IN SMALL AND MICRO AGRICULTURAL ENTERPRISES AND ITS IMPACT ON INCOME AND EMPLOYMENT CREATION IN MAYA CITY, OROMIA, ETHIOPIA Rekiku Yohannes Gisme; Dr.Fresenbet Zeleke (PhD); Dr. Beyan Ahmed (PhD) 53 Wed, 01 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/8336 2024-05-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/8298 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF POTATO: THE CASE OF KERSA DISTRICT, OROMIA NATIONAL REGIONAL STATE OF ETHIOPIA Abduselam Abdella; (PhD) Aemro Tazeze; (PhD) Kedir Jamal Potato crop is important for its contribution to food security and as income support to a large proportion of the rural households. However, enhancing potato farmers to reach markets and actively engage in potato value chain is a key chain needed in the study area. The study aims to analyze the potato value chain, identify actors and their roles, analyze market structure and performance, and identify opportunities and constraints using cross-sectional data. It uses primary and secondary data, with a two-stage random sampling method to select potato producers and traders. Data analysis includes descriptive statistics and econometric models that were Heckman two-step model for analysis. The study presents the demographic and socio-economic characteristics of potato producers, traders, and consumers. In this study the main actors include input suppliers, producers, collectors, wholesalers, retailers, processors, and consumers. The value chain map illustrates the flow of potatoes from input suppliers to final consumers. The potato market in Kersa District is characterized by a weak oligopoly with imperfect competition. Market performance is evaluated through marketing costs and margins. Factors influencing market participation include distance to the nearest market, livestock ownership, access to market information, use of inorganic fertilizer, soil fertility, crop rotation, and plot distance. Additionally, Factors affecting the volume of potato sales include farming experience, frequency of extension contacts, land allocated for potato production, use of inorganic fertilizer, cooperative membership, crop rotation, soil fertility, and plot distance. Moreover, the study identifies production and marketing constraints, such as land shortages, high input costs, and market access issues. It also highlights opportunities like government support, infrastructure improvements, and market demand. Finally, this study recommends strengthening extension services and supporting cooperative formation to improve potato production and marketing in the study area. 122p. Sun, 01 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/8298 2024-12-01T00:00:00Z http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/8296 ADOPTION OF URBAN VEGETABLE PRODUCTION PRACTICE AND ITS IMPACT ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURITY IN META DISTRICT, EAST HARARGHE ZONE, OROMIA REGIONAL STATE, ETHIOPIA Yusuf Umar Mumed; (PhD Fresenbet Zeleke); (PhD) Beyan Ahmed Urban agriculture is crucial in providing affordable food and improving nutrition security for the growing urban population, particularly for poor residents. Hence, identifying the factors influencing the adoption of urban vegetable production practice and its impact on household food and nutrition security in Chelencko and Kullubi towns within the Meta district, east Hararghe zone, Ethiopia’ was the aim of study. The research collected information from both primary and secondary data sources. Primary data were gathered from 232 sample households in the study area towns using a random sampling technique. Descriptive statistics and econometric models, specifically binary logit models, were used to identify the factors influencing the adoption of urban vegetable production practices. A propensity score matching (PSM) model was employed to measure the impact of these practices on household food and nutrition security. Food security and nutrition security were assessed using the dial Kcalories intake and household dietary diversity score, respectively. The result showed that 45.69% of the sample households were food secure, while 54.31% were food insecure. Regarding nutritional levels of households were categories 24.14% as low, 41.38% as medium and as high. The results of the logit model showed that such as educational level, contact to extension, farming experience, training, and off/non-farm activities were positively and significant associated with the likelihood of adoption vegetable production. In contrast, household size and dependency ratio showed a significant and negative association with it. The average treatment effect on the treated analysis revealed that adopters were better-off dial kcalories intake by 343.3 and 0.892 household dietary diversity score, respectively, over very non-adopter households. The results of the study indicate that urban vegetable production practices significantly improves household food and nutrition security. This indicates the role of participation in urban vegetable production in improving household food and nutrition security. Therefore, policymakers should focus on the identified factors to enhance the adoption of urban vegetable production practices by urban farmers, thereby improving their food and nutrition security. 101p. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT http://ir.haramaya.edu.et//hru/handle/123456789/8296 2024-11-01T00:00:00Z