Pre-extension Demonstration and Evaluation of Hip Pump in Western Oromia, Ethiopia
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology - Year 2017, Vol 21, Issue 4
Abstract
The method of lifting water to the field for irrigation in Oromia, Ethiopia is mostly traditional. The water is transported to the field with the help of bucket. The ground and river water are at the deeper position and are required to be lifted to the area to be irrigated. Therefore, this research was aimed at pre-extension demonstration of the hip pump. The demonstration was conducted in the West Wollega and Qellem Wollega zones. Totally four farmers’ groups were established consisting of sixty farmers. Theoretical and practical training was provided to all farmers’ groups’ members, subject matter specialists, and development agents. Totally eight hip pumps were distributed for all the four groups. Data were collected through focus group discussions and a semi-structured interview. The collected data were analyzed qualitatively. The study recommends that training should be given for extension staffs who work directly with irrigation farmers on the hip pump. Sources of technology should be as close as possible to the farmers. District Irrigation Development Authority should facilitate field demonstrations with farmers who need these technologies by providing these pumps from the sources.
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Aliyi Abdulah
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- DOI 10.9734/AJAEES/2017/36663
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