Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Katc Approaches In Improving Smallholders’ Irrigated Rice Productivity: A Case Of Selected Irrigation Schemes In Tanzania

ABSTRACT

Farmer training is essentially an agricultural extension education with a non-formal function, which applies to any institution that disseminates information and advice with the intention of promoting knowledge, attitudes, skills, and aspirations. When systematically and effectively provided, extension is known to enhance social and economic development. In terms of agricultural extension systems, different approaches can be employed to organize and implement extension activities. Each approach may be conceived as appropriate in particular circumstances and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. The present study evaluates the effectiveness of KATC training approaches in improving smallholders’ irrigated rice productivity whereby two irrigation schemes, namely, Mombo and Mwega irrigation schemes in Korogwe and Kilosa districts respectively were selected. A cross-sectional survey design was applied in the study. A simple structured questionnaire and interview schedule were used in data collection from a sample of 122 respondents, which included three categories of trained farmers and extension officers. The study findings revealed statistical significant differences at p

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APA

NZULLY, H (2021). Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Katc Approaches In Improving Smallholders’ Irrigated Rice Productivity: A Case Of Selected Irrigation Schemes In Tanzania. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/evaluation-of-the-effectiveness-of-katc-approaches-in-improving-smallholders-irrigated-rice-productivity-a-case-of-selected-irrigation-schemes-in-tanzania

MLA 8th

NZULLY, HANIF "Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Katc Approaches In Improving Smallholders’ Irrigated Rice Productivity: A Case Of Selected Irrigation Schemes In Tanzania" Afribary. Afribary, 09 May. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/evaluation-of-the-effectiveness-of-katc-approaches-in-improving-smallholders-irrigated-rice-productivity-a-case-of-selected-irrigation-schemes-in-tanzania. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

MLA7

NZULLY, HANIF . "Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Katc Approaches In Improving Smallholders’ Irrigated Rice Productivity: A Case Of Selected Irrigation Schemes In Tanzania". Afribary, Afribary, 09 May. 2021. Web. 16 Apr. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/evaluation-of-the-effectiveness-of-katc-approaches-in-improving-smallholders-irrigated-rice-productivity-a-case-of-selected-irrigation-schemes-in-tanzania >.

Chicago

NZULLY, HANIF . "Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Katc Approaches In Improving Smallholders’ Irrigated Rice Productivity: A Case Of Selected Irrigation Schemes In Tanzania" Afribary (2021). Accessed April 16, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/evaluation-of-the-effectiveness-of-katc-approaches-in-improving-smallholders-irrigated-rice-productivity-a-case-of-selected-irrigation-schemes-in-tanzania