Assessment of Small Scale Irrigation Contribution to Household Food Security in Angolela Tera District, North Shoa Zone of Amhara National Regional State, Ethiopia
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2020-06
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Addis Ababa University
Abstract
Ethiopia has been highly affected by drought and climate-related hazards, and millions of people
have been left without sustenance every year. Irrigation is one means through which agricultural
production and farm income can be increased to meet the growing food demands of the world.
This study focused the assessment of small scale irrigation contribution to households’ food
security in case of Angolela Tera district North Shoa zone, Amhara National Regional state.
This study investigates the contribution of small-scale irrigation to the households’ food security
status. Both primary and secondary data were collected for the study. Primary data were collected
from 140 sample households drawn from beneficiary households by systematic random sampling
method, focus group discussion (25irrigation farmers); key informant interview, and direct
personal observation were also used to collect qualitative data. Both correlation and descriptive
statistics were used to describe the association of the sample households in small scale irrigation.
To get the food security status of households, a modified form of a simple equation termed as food
consumption score, dietary diversity originally from FAO was applied. The findings of the study
highlights that there is a positive impact of irrigation because it brings increased agricultural
production and productivity, which in a way improves food security situation asset building.
Regarding food security, irrigation users are in a better position in food access, utilization and
availability and also in a better position in dietary frequency and diversity , Based on the result
some of the factors affecting small scale irrigation were found to be the skill gap in utilization of
irrigation agronomy, instability of the market, lack of access market information ,pest and diseases
It has been, therefore, concluded that small scale irrigation development contributes to food
security of beneficiary households. Thus, ministry of agriculture and non-governmental
organizations should join hands to support the development of such small scale irrigation schemes.
Linking the farmers with the marketing system, training on irrigation agronomy, and making the
users aware of effective and efficient utilization of water irrigation management, promotion of
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post-harvest technology, access technology has small scale irrigation schemes could significantly
improve the status of food security.
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.Small scale irrigation, house hold food security, and dietary diversity.