Analysis reveals adoption dynamics and sustainability of small-scale irrigation in Southern Ethiopia, highlighting key factors influencing usage.
Key Points
Only 9.4% of households utilized irrigation, indicating a significant gap in adoption and usage within smallholder communities.
A Multivariate Probit model revealed that socioeconomic and demographic factors shape irrigation adoption, including land tenure and labor availability.
The study utilized secondary data from over 33,000 households and employed two econometric models to assess irrigation technology decisions.
Policy recommendations emphasize improving infrastructure and access to extension services to boost irrigation and enhance food security.