Extension Services and Agricultural Production in Gabiley Region, Somaliland
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2012-11
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Kampala International University, Degree Master Of Arts Economics Policy And Planning
Abstract
This study explores the relationship between extension services
and agricultural production in Gabiley region, Somali land. The study was
guided by the following research objectives; to correlate the extension
services and agricultural production in the Gabiley region, Somali land. To
determine the levels of extension services among the agricultural
production in Gabiley region, Somali land, to determine the level of
agricultural production in Gabiley region, Somali land to determine if there
was a significant difference in the level of extension services and
agricultural production among the farm owners to their profile
characteristics, to determine if there was a significant relationship
between the level of extension services and the level of agricultural
production among farmers in Gabiley region, Somali land.
The study was conducted through descriptive survey and
correlation research design by using quantitative approach with two parts
questionnaire and 386 respondents was selected from selected farmers in
Gabiley region, Somali land. The study utilized descriptive statistics,
frequencies and percentage; tables were used in the presentation of data.
And also Pearson's Product Moment Correlation Coefficient was applied to
test correlation between extension services and agricultural production.
The researcher found extension services and agricultural production
in Gabiley region are significantly correlated. The researcher
recommended that Somali land government should ensure continuous
improvements in their services to increase agricultural production.
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A Thesis Presented To The College Of Higher Degree And Research Kampala International University Kampala, Uganda In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirements For The Degree Master Of Arts Economics Policy And Planning
Keywords
Extension Services, Agricultural Production, Somali land