The Role Of Small Scale Irrigation On Poverty Reduction In Jeldu Worede: In Case Of Shukute Kebele

Abstract

The study was conducted on the role of small scale irrigation on poverty reduction in Jeldu woreda the case of shukute kebele. Irrigation is one means by which the agricultural production can be increased to meet the growing food demand. The main objective of this study is to examine the overall socio economic contribution of small scale irrigation in the study area. In order to meet this objective the researchers have collected data from primary and secondary data sources. The primary data were collected from 86 sample households through questioners and interview while, the secondary data were collected from different source such as book other published materials and website to support the primary data source the total sample size for this study were selected from shukute kebele using simple random sampling technique. The descriptions of the study area such as location, Demographic, socio economic activity of the study area were included in this document. The data collected from the respondents were analyzed in quantitative and qualitative techniques. Finally the researcher gives the recommendation and suggested solution for the problem concerned with irrigation.