Farmers' opinions on extension practitioners' technical knowledge of livestock management following qualification upgrade (n = 42)
| Knowledge area | Improved | Not improved | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Livestock production | Information on the best breed of animal | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Animal vaccination plan | 97.6 | 2.4 | |
| Type of vaccine to use | 97.6 | 2.4 | |
| Vaccination dosage to use | 97.6 | 2.4 | |
| Animal Stocking rate/density | 95.2 | 4.8 | |
| Isolation of sick animals | 90.5 | 9.5 | |
| Information on disposal of manure | 95.2 | 4.8 | |
| Prevention of entry of disease into the farm | 97.6 | 2.4 | |
| Where to get animal feed | 97.6 | 2.4 | |
| Conditions of or how to keep animal feed | 95.2 | 4.8 | |
| Housing condition for animals | 100.0 | 0.0 | |
| Marketing management | Best time to sell animals | 90.5 | 9.5 |
| Where to sell animals | 71.4 | 28.6 | |
| Information on prices | 88.1 | 11.9 | |
| Financial management | Record keeping | 88.1 | 11.9 |
Farmers' opinions on extension practitioner's technical knowledge of crop management following qualification upgrade (n = 38)
| Knowledge area | Improved | Not improved | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crop production | Seed cultivar choice for your area | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Fertilizer recommendation | 97.4 | 2.6 | |
| Planting dates | 97.4 | 2.6 | |
| Seeding rate | 97.4 | 2.6 | |
| Planting distance | 97.4 | 2.6 | |
| Pest control | 94.7 | 5.3 | |
| Disease control | 94.7 | 5.3 | |
| Irrigation issues | 97.4 | 2.6 | |
| Land preparation issues | 97.4 | 2.6 | |
| Crop rotations yielding maximum returns | 97.4 | 2.6 | |
| Return on hectare of land | 81.6 | 18.4 | |
| Climate variability information | 94.7 | 5.3 | |
| Marketing management | Best time to sell produce | 94.7 | 5.3 |
| How to sell produce | 94.7 | 5.3 | |
| Information on price | 92.1 | 7.9 | |
| Where to sell produce | 94.7 | 5.3 | |
| Produce quality issues | 92.1 | 7.9 | |
| Financial management | Record keeping | 78.9 | 21.1 |