AGRARIS: Journal of Agribusiness and Rural Development Research
Vol. 9 No. 1: January-June 2023

Determinants of Niger Seed Commercialization in the Jabitehenan District, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia

Mulat Mengstu (Department of Agribusiness and Value Chain Management, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia)
Chernet Worku (Department of Agribusiness and Value Chain Management, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia)
Sosina Bezie (Department of Agricultural Economics, Debre Markos University, Debre Markos, Ethiopia)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Apr 2023

Abstract

Ethiopia’s oil seed industry is expanding swiftly to meet rising domestic and foreign demand, assisting the country in generating foreign exchange earnings and income. This study aimed to quantify the level of household commercialization of Niger seed output and analyze the determinants affecting it. This research utilized a three-stage random sampling technique to gather quantitative and qualitative data from primary and secondary sources. The primary data came from sampled households through a semi-structured interview. Moreover, 150 samples were selected randomly. Descriptive statistics and the Tobit censored regression model were utilized to analyze the data. SPSS version 20 and STATA 13 software were also employed. The average level of Niger seed commercialization in the area was 0.71%. Several determinants, including the amount of Niger seed output, market information, frequency of extension service, training access, age, and total livestock unit, influenced the level Niger seed. The regional government and district leaders should strengthen the provision of different training to raise the production, productivity, and level of Niger seed commercialization by enhancing the marketable surplus of Niger seeds.

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agraris

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Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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AGRARIS: Journal of Agibusiness and Rural Development Research is scientific periodical publication on agribusiness and rural development issue as a media for information dissemination of research result for lecturers, researchers and practitioners. The coverage includes but is not restricted to: ...