Characterization of the Adoption of Village Poultry Technology Packages in the Central Oromia Region, Ethiopia

摘要

This study was conducted to characterize the adoption of village poultry technology package elements, chicken breeds and forms in different agro-ecological zones of central Oromia Region, Ethiopia. Using multi-stage random sampling method, 180 technology participants were selected for this study. Structured questionnaire, field observations and focus group discussions were used to collect detail information. The study results revealed that respondents received a mean of 4.7(0.80) pullets with cockerel and 10.1(1.25) only pullets for the technology packages but their demands were 64.0(6.11) and 97.9(16.27) pullets with cockerels and only pullets, respectively. As compared to other technology elements, improved chicken breed adoption was better. Respondents residing in the mid-altitude agro-ecology were better adopters of improved chicken feeds and feeding, housing, healthcare and water provision. The overall adoption level of the technology elements was 39.4%, where better adoption (48.3%) was found in the highland and the least adoption (33.3%) was found in the lowland agro-ecologies. The overall adoption index of the technology package was 0.34(0.03). In conclusion, the adoption level of technology package was categorized as low level. Thus, to improve the adoption status, more efforts are needed in technology inputs supply, from concerned organizations, professionals and famers.