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Effect of Small-scale Irrigation on the Farm Households’ Income of Rural Farmers: The Case of Girawa District, East Hararghe, Oromia, Ethiopia

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  • Beyan A
  • Jema H
  • Adem K

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Irrigation is one means by which agricultural production can be increased to meet the growing food demands in the world. This study evaluated the effect of small-scale irrigation on farm household income in production. The specific objective of this study is to identify the factors in-fluencing participation in small-scale irrigation and provides bases for policy makers in Girawa district, Eastern Hararghe zone, Oromia, Ethiopia. Both primary and secondary data were collect-ed for the study. Primary data were collected from 200 sample respondents drawn from both par-ticipant and non-participant households. Preliminary statistics and econometric models were em-ployed for data analysis. The logistic regression estimation of factors affecting participation re-vealed that age of household head, non-farm income, livestock size, size of cultivated land, dis-tance between plot and irrigation scheme, means of transportation and participation of household heads in social organization significantly affected the participation decision of households in irri-gation farming. Results showed that participation in irrigation has a significant, positive effect on farm households’ income. Therefore, policy makers should give due emphasis to the aforemen-tioned variables to increase participation in irrigation farming and improve the livelihood of rural households.

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  • Beyan A & Jema H & Adem K, 2014. "Effect of Small-scale Irrigation on the Farm Households’ Income of Rural Farmers: The Case of Girawa District, East Hararghe, Oromia, Ethiopia," Asian Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, Asian Economic and Social Society, vol. 4(3), pages 257-266.
  • Handle: RePEc:asi:ajosrd:v:4:y:2014:i:3:p:257-266:id:1196
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    1. Regassa, Abdi Etafa, 2015. "Determinants Of Agro Pastoralists’ Participation In Irrigation Scheme: The Case Of Fentalle Agro Pastoral District, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia," International Journal of Agricultural Research, Innovation and Technology (IJARIT), IJARIT Research Foundation, vol. 5(2), December.

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