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4. RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONThe main objective of this part is to present the results and discussion findings of the study onthe effectiveness of modular training at FTC level in Fogera district. The study has beenanalyzed the knowledge gap of the farmers, linkage of FTCs and its positive deviances. Thestudy has evaluated the effectiveness of modular training in improving farmers' attitude andpractice to perform farm commodities. Both trained and untrained farmers were used as asample groups.4.1. Respondents’ Profile, Selection Process and Modular Training at FTC Level4.1.1. Respondents’ profileTaking the profile of respondents may give insights about the study and for furtherassessments of relevant issues. Age, educational background, family members and genderparticipation were considered here as indicated on Table 4.40
Table 4: Profiles of respondentsNo Characteristics Category Trained Untrained TotalF % F % F %1 SexMale 59 98.3 56 93.3 115 95.8Female 1 1.7 4 6.7 5 4.22 Age18-45 yrs 45 75.0 36 60.0 81 67.546-65 yrs 15 25.0 21 35.0 36 30.0> 65 yrs 3 5.0 3 2.53 Family membersMale 165 51.2 182 57.4 347 54.3Female 157 48.8 135 42.6 292 45.74 Educational levelUnable to read 3 5.0 15 25.0 18 15.0and write< Grade 1 16 26.7 21 35.0 37 30.8Grade 1-4 12 20.0 13 21.7 25 20.9Grade 5-8 22 36.7 9 15.0 31 25.8Above grade 8 7 11.6 2 3.3 9 7.5Source: Own survey, 2010Out of 687 of the total sampling frame, 13.7% (n=94) were trained and 86.3% (n=593) wereuntrained farmers. Only 2.1% (n=2) and 5.7% (n=34) were trained and untrained femalesrespectively that participated for activities of market oriented commodities (apiculture, dairyand fattening). From the total of 120 respondent farmers 1.7% (n=1) and 6.7% (n=4) trainedand untrained females were interviewed respectively. Nearly 97.5% of the total interviewedindividuals have ages in between 18 to 65.41
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EFFECTIVENESS OF MODULAR TRAINING A
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SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIESHARAMAYA
Page 5 and 6: STATEMENT OF AUTHORFirst of all, I
Page 7 and 8: ABBREVIATIONS (Continued)RAAKSSGSWH
Page 9 and 10: ACKNOWLEDGMENTFirst and foremost le
Page 11 and 12: TABLE OF CONTENTS (continued)2.5. E
Page 13 and 14: LIST OF TABLESTablepageTable 1. Est
Page 15 and 16: LIST OF TABLES IN THE APPENDIXAppen
Page 17 and 18: 1. INTRODUCTION1.1. Background of t
Page 19 and 20: since 2004 in Ethiopia. Farmers wer
Page 21 and 22: undertaken. If institutions focused
Page 23 and 24: panel discussion, conference, exper
Page 25 and 26: 2. LITERATURE REVIEWIn this chapter
Page 27 and 28: Figure1. Four Stages of the TIER Mo
Page 29 and 30: Level 1: Reactions: At this level,
Page 31 and 32: In 1963, agricultural extension was
Page 33 and 34: stated objectives which involves co
Page 35 and 36: trainees’ farm cooperation and co
Page 37 and 38: Modular training was supposed to gi
Page 39 and 40: achievement of a corporation purpos
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Page 43 and 44: FTCs are expected to play active ro
Page 45 and 46: deficient in training skills, espec
Page 47 and 48: 3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGYIn this chap
Page 49 and 50: Figure 4. Map of the study Area (Fo
Page 51 and 52: 3.2.2. Sample size and sampling pro
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Page 63 and 64: also have not participated with ful
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Page 67 and 68: 4.2.2. PracticePractice was operati
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Page 75 and 76: 4.3.5. Actor linkage matrixActor li
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Page 79 and 80: followed by projects, NGOs and rese
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Page 85 and 86: SWOT AnalysisStrength, Weakness, Op
Page 87 and 88: Opportunities• Participatory plan
Page 89 and 90: Practice was assessed based on trai
Page 91 and 92: with communication media, articles,
Page 93 and 94: BoARD and SWHISA (Bureau of Agricul
Page 95 and 96: IPMS (Improving Productivity and Ma
Page 97 and 98: Taddesse Mulugeta, 2007. Rural wate
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Page 101 and 102: Appendix Table 5: Extent of linkage
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