Abstract:
The relationship of extension campaigns with adoption of
wheat crop technologies at Zeidab agricultural scheme
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This study aimed at identifying the relationship between extension
campaigns and the adoption of wheat crop technologies by farmers
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A simple random sample of 100 farmers representing 10% of wheat
farmers were selected . They responded to a questionnaire providing
needed data . Statistical package for social sciences were used to provide
frequency distributions and percentages
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The study concluded that extension campaigns were useful in
transferring technologies but precision is needed in designing programs
in addition to appointing more extensionists
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The most important results related were
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69.0% of respondent were economically active ( ages ranging
between 20-49 years ) .
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86.0 % can read and write .
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69.0 % has an income of 2000 pound to less than 10,000 / annum
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62.0% attended symposiums .
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44.0% participated in demonstration plots .
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66.0%paiticipated in field days .
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39.0% participated in extension visits ( at farmers fields and at
extensionists office )
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69.0% of respondents read wheat crop leaflets.
The study recommends the following :
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To ministry of agriculture .
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Continue in excuting extension campaigns .
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Increase the number of extensionists .
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Avail production inputs before the season .
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Avail extension aids ( mobility aids and teaching aids )
2.
To seeds companies and corporations :
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Make available recommended seeds to Zeidab area .
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Avoid mixing varieties .
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Attach a leaflet about the variety and its treatments to seeds
package .
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To farmers :
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Attend and participate in extension campaigns activities .
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Try to get inputs early in the season .
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More care to be given to wheat as household food security crop
and as strategy crop and for generating income .
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Visit extension office to get necessary information .
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Future studies :
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How to manage extension campaigns .
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Designing , executing and evaluating extension campaigns .
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Relationship of extension message through mass-media means to
adoption of wheat technologies
