Determinants of Farmers' Knowledge on Soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Dry Zones of Central Highlands, Kenya
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Date
2021
Authors
Njenga, Maureen W
Mugwe, Jayne N
Mogaka, Hezron R
Nyabuga, George
Oduor, Nathan
Kiboi, Milka
Ngetich, Felix
Mucheru-Muna, Monicah
Sijali, Isaya
Mugendi, Daniel
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Publisher
Journal of Agricultural Extension
Abstract
This study ascertained the socioeconomic determinants of farmers’
knowledge on soil and water conservation technologies in Dry zones of
Central Highlands of Kenya involving 400 farming households. Results
showed that the majority of the farmers had inadequate knowledge on the use
and benefits of soil and water conservation technologies. The socio-economic
factors that influence knowledge levels of the knowledge-intensive
technologies were education level, gender, perceptions on soil fertility, farmer
group membership, access to training, farm size, access to credit, number of
livestock kept and access to farm equipment. This implies that there is the
need to come up with an all-inclusive policy that can be employed in
improving farmer’s level of knowledge through the use of more innovative
methods of information dissemination. This can be done by strengthening the
existing farmer groups, enhancing extension services, and also formulating
gender-friendly policies.
Description
A research article published in Journal of Agricultural Extension
Keywords
Socio-economic factors, Farmer’s knowledge level, Combined organic and inorganic fertilizer, Mulch and zai pit
Citation
Njenga, M., Mugwe, J., Mogaka, H., Nyabuga, G., Oduor, N., Kiboi, M., Ngetich, F., Mucheru-Muna, M., Sijali, I., & Mugendi, D. (2021). Determinants of Farmers’ Knowledge on Soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Dry Zones of Central Highlands, Kenya. Journal Of Agricultural Extension, 25(4), 127-143. Retrieved from https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/2972