Lack of adequate training
More than half of the farmers in the study area didn’t get training on
SWC practices. About 63.5% of the sample households never get training
on SWC applications and 31.9% have got only limited training and only
5.6% have received adequate training. Farmers who have not accessed to
training have gained experience from their neighbors and traditionally
from their elders.
According to focused group discussion farmers require training on SWC
for enhancing soil fertility, crop production and yield maximization,
and appropriate land use. Training and education on SWC and land
management practices need to be provided to create further awareness of
resource conservation. The construction of SWC requires relatively
frequent training and appraisal. Moreover, giving training on SWC
measures improves the relationship between farmers and DAs and
encourages them to implement new conservation
measures.