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Item Determinants of Rural Household Income in Gedeo zone Yirga Cheffe woreda(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) Surafel ShisemaEven though, Yirga chef e Wereda is one of the most cereal crop producers in Gedeozone the rural farming households’ income is very low. Thus, this study, focuse donidentifying the micro-level factors that determining the rural household income in the Wereda. Multi-stage sampling technique was adopted for the selection of sample respondents. The district was stratified in to three kebeles based on distance from woreda's town and three kebeles were selected using simple random sampling. Usingsimple random sampling technique 98 sample respondents were selected from eachkebeles. Data was collected using structured questionnaires and interview. Boththedescriptive and econometrics statistics (OLS estimation model) were appliedfor analyzing data. Descriptive statistics were applied to characterize the sample households’ demographic, economic, institutional and environmental factors. TheOLS estimation result indicated that from nine explanatory variables five variables which are, Education (EDUC) at 5%, of farm activity (OFFA) at 5%, Soil fertility of land (SFERT) at 1%, CREDIT at 10%, improved farm input (IMFI) at 5%significance level. Generally, both the descriptive and econometrics statistics wereanalyzed and clearly interpreted. It is recommended that the farmers should adopt credit; farmers should be allowed to have long term of -farm employment to augment the farming sectorItem AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS FACTORS AFFECTING FARMERS’ ADOPTION OF IMPROVED WHEAT(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) SIRAJKEMALThis study investigates the factors influencing farmers' adoption of improved wheat varieties in the Silti District of the Silte Zone, Central Ethiopia. Wheat is a crucial staple crop in the region, yet the adoption rate of improved varieties remains suboptimal, hindering agricultural productivity and food security. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, this research combines quantitative surveys with qualitative interviews to identify key determinants affecting adoption decisions. The study examines socioeconomic factors, access to information and resources, perceptions of improved varieties, and institutional support as critical variables influencing adoption behavior. Findings reveal that education level, access to agricultural extension services, availability of credit facilities, and participation in farmer groups significantly correlate with the likelihood of adopting improved wheat varieties. Additionally, perceived benefits such as increased yield and resistance to pests and diseases are pivotal in shaping farmers' attitudes towards these innovations. However, challenges such as high seed costs, inadequate market access, and climate variability pose significant barriers to adoption. This research contributes to understanding the dynamics of agricultural innovation in Ethiopia and provides actionable recommendations for policymakers and development practitioners to enhance the adoption of improved wheat varieties, ultimately aiming to improve food security and livelihoods in the regionItem FACTOR AFFECTING VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF TEFF: THECASEOF CHEHA DISTRICT, GURAGE ZONE SOUTHERN, ETHIOPIA(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) RETA MILILUThis research was conducted in Gurage zone cheha woreda to identify the factor af ectingof tef value chain analysis. The specific objectives of the study was to identify actors in tef value chainand their roles,To identify factor af ecting value chain tef supplied to the market, and toidentifythe constraints and opportunity in tef value chain in the study area. From the study I usedbothprimary and secondary data source. The primary data was collected from 92 producers throughinterview, observation, and prepared questionnaires in sample respondents. The secondarydatawas conducted in written document, published and unpublished martial and other websites. Theresearcher used multiple regression model to identify the factors af ecting quantity of tef supplied to the market, from 9 explanatory or independent variable 4 variables’ are significant such as family size, quantity of tef produced , sex of household, and access tomarket information’s. Generally value chain analysis of tef was participate many actors such as input supplier, retailer, producer,and wholesaler. The result indicates there were opportunities andconstraints. The constraints were lack of access to market information, access to credit, soil erosion, no enough supply of input like quality of seed fertilizer, equipment and harvestedmachineries. The opportunities include the actors involved in quantity of tef supplied tomarketswere get value, and increase the linkage of actors through sharing of information. Sovaluechain is important today in the world to increase and income of each individual. Basedontheresult I recommended the government and other organizations supply availability of rawmaterials, access to credit to increase market supply of tef , develop educational training, andaccess to market information’s.Item DETERMINANTS OF FARMER’S WILLINGNESSTOPARTICIPATE IN SOIL CONSERVATION PRACTICESINCASE OF JELDU WOREDA,AMBO , OROMIA , ETHIOPIA(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) Mokonin GutemaThis study in Jeldu Woreda, Ethiopia, analyzed factors influencing farmers’ adoption of soil conservation practices using mixed methods and logistic regression on datafrom 90 households, finding that higher education levels (OR=11.63) and secure land tenure (OR=1.12) significantly increased participation, while greater farmingexperience (OR=0.28) and older age (marginally, OR=0.54) reduced engagement, suggesting generational and innovation-adoption divides. Institutional weaknesses were evident, with limited access to extension services (38%), credit (45%), andconservation information (58%), despite 57% participation rates and widespreadreports of severe soil erosion (60%). Contrasting with regional studies, the findings emphasize context-specific drivers, prompting recommendations for land certification, adult literacy programs, and youth-focused extension services, though small samplesize and model instability warrant caution. The research highlights actionablepathways for sustainable land management in high-degradation settings while callingfor deeper exploration of tenure-gender-resource interactions to refine conservationstrategies.Item Determinants of Barely productivity in case of shashogo woreda, Hadiyya zone, centeral Ethiopia.(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) Muzemil FeyissaBarley is one of the most important cereal crops in Ethiopia, contributing significantly to food security and rural livelihoods. However, its productivity remains low due to various socioeconomic, institutional, and agronomic factors. This study examines the determinants of barley productivity in Shashogo Woreda, Hadiyya Zone, Central Ethiopia, using a multiple linear regression model. A sample of 100 barley-producing households was selected through stratified random sampling across three kebeles. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and econometric modeling. The results indicate that land size, fertilizer use, credit access, education level, and agricultural extension services have a positive and significant impact on barley productivity. Conversely, the age of the household head and distance to farmland negatively influence yield, while livestock ownership and non-farm income were found to be statistically insignificant. The model's R² value of 0.78 suggests that 78% of the variation in barley productivity is explained by the included variables, with an Fstatistic of 19.82 (p = 0.000) confirming the overall significance of the model. The findings emphasize the need for policies that promote access to agricultural inputs, credit facilities, and extension services while addressing challenges related to land accessibility and modern farming adoption among older farmers. Strengthening rural infrastructure and enhancing farmer education are also recommended to improve productivity.Item ANALAYZING OF VEGETABLE MARKETING SUPPLY AT THE SHASHOGODISRICTS, CENTRAL ETHIOPIA(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) Mihreteab TesfayeThe study was initiated with the objective of investigating and analyzing the vegetable marketingsupply in Shashogo district, Hadiya Zone in Central Ethiopia Regional State. Specifically the studyattempts to investigate the marketing supply of vegetables, to discover the major factors of market supply of vegetable in Shashogo district and to investigate problems and opportunities in vegetablemarketing in the study area. Descriptive analysis was employed to present result of the availablemarketing channels, to present the party who get the largest margin and to present the opportunitiesand challenges discovered by the study. Multiple linear regression models were employed to identifythe factors that determine the market supply of vegetable separately. Producers, brokers, local collectors, wholesalers, retailers and consumers were found the main actors of the vegetable marketingchannel in the study area. Similarly, the most important channel for vegetable in terms of volumewasidentified that starts with the producer and ends with the consumer including retailer as the onlyintermediary. Regarding share of margins, retailers were identified as the parties who take the largest both in vegetable markets channels. Retailer stake 30.3 percent of the final consumer price inthevegetable markets as and they take 54.16 percent of the final consumer price in vegetable market astheir new market model. The factors which determine market supply of vegetable were identifiedaseducation level of the household head, access to market, access to market information and price. For, the factors which determine its market supply were identified as education level of the household, experience and price. The major opportunities of vegetable marketing in the area were access toadequate human and natural resources, growing demand of vegetables and growing productionandmarketing experience of the farmers whereas, the major constraints were identified as poorinfrastructure, absence of agro-processing plant and lower access to market information. The studyfinally recommended the regional government to consider the production capacity of the areaandsolve marketing problems they face by mechanisms like initiating the federal government to plantingagro-processing industries and creating sustainable and shorter marketing channels in order toincrease and ensure the profitability of the vegetable producing households in Shashogo district.Item DETERMINANT OF COMMERCIALIZATION OF TEFFFORSMALLHOLDER HOUSEHOLD IN THE CASE OF KINDOKOYSHADISTRICT WOLAITA ZONE SOUTH ETHIOPIA(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-06)The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the determinants of tef commercializationinkindo koysha district. It is widely accepted that tef commercialization is one of the objectiveof farmers to fulfill their family basic needs. Having recognized this, the proposal has conductedthis study by focusing on the tef commercialization and the influencing factors. To this end, datawill be collected from primary sources. 94 individuals were randomly selected in proportionto the membership size of the tef commercialization. The data were collected throughquestionnaire. Both descriptive statistics and econometric analysis were employed for analytical purpose. The result shows that from the total respondents,32.98 %were female whocommercialize tef while 67.02 %, were male tef commercializes. In the regression analysis, variables like sex of house hold head ,distance to nearest market, family size ,intensityof fertilizer, farm experiences, and land size were found to have significant relationshiptothecommercialization of tef . Among these significant variables sex of household head, intensityof fertilizer ,and farm experience, total cultivated land size have positive relationshipwhiledistance to nearest market, and family size have negative relationship withtef commercialization. Based on the result, responsible producers need to give due attentiontoovercome strengthen, build their capacities mainly in tef commercializing and decisionmakingthat ultimately could increase their production of tefItem DETERMINANTS THAT AFFECT AGRICULTURAL INPUT LOAN REPAYMENT IN CASE OF CHEHA WOREDA(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) MEKUANINT ALAMNIEAgricultural input loan is the most important source of income for small farmers to purchase agricultural input and bring changes in the economic development of farmers. Even though, the loan should be repaid according to agreement reached between borrower and lender, but the farmers’ did not repay the loan on time. This study tries to identify determinants that affect agricultural input loan repayment of farmers in Cheha Woreda. Therefore, the major concern of the study was on identifying the major socio- economic and institutional factors that affect the loan repayment capacity of farmers in the Cheha Woreda. In this study, both primary and secondary data collected. Primary data collected by structured questionnaire from the sample of 100 household by multi stage sampling technique and secondary data collected from concerned organization in the study area. Analysis of the study conducted by descriptive statistics and econometrics models. Logistic regression results shows that variable such as education level, farm size and family size, are positively and significantly affects loan repayment of farmers, while, sex, age and distance from microfinance are significantly affects loan repayment of farmers negatively. Depending up on the analysis of the study,the recommendation were to improve agricultural input loan repayment in Cheha Woreda, it is essential to enhance education and training for farmers, ensuring they effectively utilize loans. Establishing microfinance institutions closer to communities should reduce logistical barriers. Additionally, creating farmer cooperatives can help stabilize prices and improve access to resourcesItem ON FACTORS AFFECTING PERFORMANCE OF SMALL BUSINESS,IN SOUTHERN ETHIOPIA REGION IN WOLAITA ZONE SODO ZURIA WOREDA(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) MEBRATU LASEBOThis study was conducted to examine the factors influencing the performance of small businesses in Sodo Zuria Woreda, Wolaita Zone, Southern Ethiopia. The research employed a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative data collection techniques. Primary data were gathered through structured questionnaires administered to 82 small business operators, selected using simple random sampling from two kebeles (Shola Kodo and Tome Gerera). Additionally, key informant interviews were conducted with relevant stakeholders. The collected data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics (means, frequencies) summarized the characteristics of respondents, while multiple linear regression analysis identified significant factors affecting business performance. The study revealed that access to finance, managerial skills, education level, working premises, and access to business development services significantly influenced small business performance. Notably, age showed a negative correlation with business success, while gender was found to be statistically insignificant. The findings indicate that inadequate access to capital, poor infrastructure, and limited managerial capacity remain critical challenges. Based on these results, the study recommends that financial institutions develop tailored loan products for small businesses, local governments improve infrastructure development, and business support organizations enhance training programs in essential managerial skills. These interventions could significantly improve the performance and sustainability of small businesses in the study area, contributing to local economic development and poverty reduction.Item SENIOR RESEARCH PROJECT ON COFFE MARKET SUPPLYCHAINANAYLSIS OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN CASE OF GIDAAYANADISTRICT EAST WOLLEGA ZONE, OROMIA RIGION, ETHIOPIA(WOLKITE UNIVERSITY, 2025-08) KENENISA WAYESSAThis study analyzes the cof ee market supply chain of smallholder farmers in GidaAyanaDistrict, Cof ee production is of immense importance to Ethiopia’s economy, makingupalarge portion of GDP, employment and foreign exchange earnings. Smallholder farmers whoaccount for the majority of production have to deal with systemic issues like pricefluctuations, inadequate infrastructure, climate change and a lack of access to credit andmarkets. Using both qualitative and quantitative methods, the study integrates primarydatafrom surveys of 91 farmers and 24 traders with secondary data to map key actors, assesssupply chain dynamics, and identify determinants of market supply. The analysis was doneusing descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression models. The results showthat thequantity of cof ee produced, education level, cooperative membership, and access tocredit have positive ef ects on their overall market supply, while distance to markets has aninverserelationship with market participation. A few of the main threats to cof ee productionaretheincreased prevalence of cof ee diseases, climate variability, and lack of administrativeortechnical support for farmers. The opportunity is in the expanding private trader network, , and Ethiopia’s reputation for quality Arabica cof ee. This study calls for policy interventionsto enhance financial services, infrastructure and cooperative governance. Improvingmarket linkages, adopting sustainable practices and capitalizing on Ethiopia’s genetic cof eediversity will be essential to increase smallholder incomes and global competitiveness. Theseinterventions seek to remedy supply chain inef iciencies to pave the way for long-termeconomic growth and increased resilience of livelihoods of actors in Ethiopia’s cof ee sector.