http://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/293 2026-07-26T17:34:58Z 2026-07-26T17:34:58Z BEKAM, BEKELE GULTI http://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/503 2025-12-18T12:48:35Z 2025-04-24T00:00:00Z

IMPACT OF ADOPTING WATER PUMP TECHNOLOGY ON SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ INCOME INKERSA MALIMA DISTRICT OF SOUTHWEST SHEWA ZONE, ETHIOPIA BEKAM, BEKELE GULTI The application of water-saving irrigation technology has great significance for maintaining farmer’s income and the sustainable development of agricultural water resources. However, farmers in Ethiopia face numerous obstacles while attempting to adopt new Water technologies. The purpose of this study was to identify determinants of water pump technology adoption and its impact on smallholders’ income, in Kersa Malima district of Southwest Shewa. Primary and secondary data were collected from the study area by considering various water pump adoption factors. Primary data were gathered using scheduled interview, group discussion, and observation. Two-stage sampling techniques were employed to draw representative samples. The multinomial logit model (ML) was used to study adoption and a multinomial endogenous switching regression model (MESR) was employed to evaluate the impacts of adoption on farmer’s total income. The result of the multinomial logit indicates that education (99% confidence), livestock holding (not significant), cooperative (99% confidence), and technology information (99% confidence) are the explanatory variables that affect adoption significantly and positively. However, distance from market (90% of confidence) and water source (99% of confidence) is the variables that affect the adoption of water pumping technology negatively. The finding of the MERS shows that, if the household head adopter decided to non-adopt of solar powered, diesel powered, or and both solar and water powered water pump, the household total income intake were decreases by 12.36%, 1.86% and 6.97%, respectively. On other if non adopter decided to adopt solar pump, diesel and mix of both solar and diesel power pump, their income will be raised by 31.9%, 19.6% and 25.4% respectively. The result suggests that to boost more stationmaster pumping technology and increase total household income among rural households, concerned bodies should strengthen promoting the adoption of solar water pumping technology. The general objective of this study will be to evaluate the determinants of water pumping technology adoption and its impact on the small holder farmers’ income in Kersa Malima district of Ethiopia

2025-04-24T00:00:00Z Durodola, Oludare Sunday Bwambale, Joash Nabunya, Victo http://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/384 2020-06-25T02:00:14Z 2020-03-17T00:00:00Z

Using Every Drop: Rainwater Harvesting for Food Security in Mbale, Uganda Durodola, Oludare Sunday; Bwambale, Joash; Nabunya, Victo The world population is expected to increase with corresponding increase in food production and water withdrawals. To ensure continuous food production throughout the year, increasing irrigation is inevitable. However, the water available for agricultural use is inadequate due to the limited water resources globally and climate change challenges threatening water availability. The economy of Mbale, Uganda, mainly depends on rainfed agriculture. The rain season is from April to October whilst the dry season is from November to March. Therefore, this study examines the potential of rainwater harvesting for domestic and agricultural uses in Mbale. The AquaCrop model was adopted for the yield response of crops to water during the dry season. The study reveals that comparing the resulting rainwater harvesting potential with the water consumption, up to 186% of the annual water demand for domestic use, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) standard, can be provided. Thus, the excess harvested water from a 200 m2 rooftop was simulated for irrigation purposes, which shows that it can be used to cultivate areas of 269, 429, 125 and 388 m2 for cabbage, tomato, maize and potato respectively during dry periods. The economic analysis shows a benefit cost ratio of 1.99 over 10 years. It concludes by recommending RWH as an alternative water supply source for domestic and agricultural uses.

2020-03-17T00:00:00Z Aboniyo, Josiane Mourad, Khaldoon A. http://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/353 2020-06-24T23:54:51Z 2017-01-01T00:00:00Z

Role of Community Based Organizations in Transferring Climate Change Information in Rwanda Aboniyo, Josiane; Mourad, Khaldoon A. Background and Objective: Climate change poses a threat for agriculture and development in Rwanda. The agricultural sector in Rwanda is the engine of economic growth and modernization. This study examines the role of community based organizations (CBOs) in transferring climate change information to farmers’ communities in Rwanda. Materials and Methods: Three districts (Kirehe, Rwamagana and Ngoma) were studied and two active CBOs (RWIRRI and RADO) were selected for data collection. A total of 100 farmer households were interviewed. A focus group discussion of fifteen participants was conducted in the community. Results: The results showed that the CBOs played a good role in increasing farmers’ awareness related to climate change and adaptation strategies. CBOs had built a capacity in the local communities regarding improved agricultural methods, climate variability and climate change effects. The adaptation strategies could improve the livelihood conditions of the communities. Conclusion: CBOs had played a role in increasing farmers’ awareness and had built their capacity regarding to climate change and crops productivity

2017-01-01T00:00:00Z Kasiti, Felix Mourad, Khaldoon, A. http://repository.pauwes-cop.net/handle/1/298 2020-01-28T13:13:15Z 2019-05-07T00:00:00Z

The Potential for Water Stewardship Partnership in Kenya Kasiti, Felix; Mourad, Khaldoon, A. Water resources face risks due to water use stress and water scarcity. Collective and integrated actions by different institutions and stakeholders are needed to reduce future water risks. This paper aimed to assess the potential for a water stewardship partnership in River Nzoia Basin to reduce future water risks facing the ecosystem, agriculture, and other sectors by quantifying water risks and mapping stakeholders for a water stewardship partnership in the basin. Water risks were quantified using indicators from remote sensing platforms and secondary sources. Stakeholder mapping was conducted using stakeholder analysis, while stakeholders’ views were collected using questionnaires. The results showed that there is a high fluctuation in the vegetation cover and primary productivity in the basin pointing to a degradation and deforestation. It was also noted that there is an increase in the frequency and severity of drought and high evapotranspiration rates in some parts of the basin due to the low vegetation cover. Combining the results indicated an increase in water risk between 2000 and 2014 in different parts of the basin at a different magnitude of risks. The conducted interviews found that the basin lacked a stewardship program. However, there was a potential for a successful stewardship partnership among stakeholders as most of the stakeholders showed their ability to play a role in the stewardship program. The paper showed a need to form a water stewardship programat the basin to tackle drought, deforestation, and land degradation. The proposed water stewardship program should be built on commitment, transparency, and inclusivity.

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