Abstract:
This study was carried out to assess the relation ship
between personal, social, economic and cultural
characteristics of Rubkona Community Farm beneficiaries.
The research was curried in Rubkona & Bantio city ,
because most of Community Farm beneficiaries were from
those cities , and the study covered some areas around
Rubkona because the Community Farm products have easy
access those areas through marketing unit and selling
centers in those areas ( Higlig , Mojlad , Omadara ,
Kharasana ) .
The researcher randomly selected 60 respondents out of a
population of 200 beneficiaries ( 60 poultry beneficiaries ,
104 vegetable producers , 36 selling centers, contractors ) .
A questionnaire was designed and used to collect the
research data which then was tabulated and statistically
analyzed , the researcher used statistical tools of ( SPSS ) ,
Cross Tabulation , percentage analysis to test the
significance of the hypothesis .
The study revealed the following results:-
The Agricultural Extension is very important on
settlement for peace and development .
The Community Farm members expressed that they were
feeling happy to join it for many purposes:-
· The local communities respect them.
· The Community Farm supports and creates chances
for them to increase their income.
· Fore safety & security.
1- The majority of respondents ( 97.33 % ) said that they
enjoyed the member ship of Community Farm for
social & economic benefits .
2- All respondents were at the age – bracket of (17 – 55)
years of age.
3- (48.3 %) of respondents were females.
4- ( 66.67 % ) of respondents read and write Arabic and
Nower language because government institutions ,
NGOs and church implemented literacy education
activities in those areas .
5- ( 76.7 %) of respondents were married and their
responsibility motivate them to promote their skills
and increase their income .
6- ( 93.33%) of respondents were sure that the
agricultural extension is very important for peace
building .
7- The majority of respondents ( 71.7 %) said that the
productive families program is better than casual labor
and monthly salary .
8- ( 98.33%) of respondents were planning if their
income increase they will use their money in
investment and building houses .
9- There is a significant relation ship between
respondents social status and joining Community
Farm for innovations.
10- (75 % ) of respondents their Yearly income more
than (40000) Sudanese Dinars.
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Based on the findings above the researcher recommends :-
1- Providing wider education specially adult education
for CFmembers.
2- Provide agricultural inputs , redistribute land to the
CF recruits .