Assessment of training needs of rubber farmers in the South-west region of Cameroon

Owona Ndongo Pierre André, Nyaka Ngobisa Aurélie, Ehabe Ejolle Eugène, Chambon Bénédicte, Bruneau Jean-Claude. 2010. Assessment of training needs of rubber farmers in the South-west region of Cameroon. African Journal of Agricultural Research, 5 (17) : 2326-2331.

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Quartile : Q3, Sujet : AGRICULTURE, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Résumé : Agricultural policy changes in Cameroon had weakened technical and managerial capacities in rubber smallholdings. This study assessed the training needs of rubber farmers in the South-West region of Cameroon. A structured questionnaire was administrated to fifty respondents in Bombe-Bakundu and Mundame, two representative rubber-producing localities. The findings of the study revealed that the majority of rubber farmers had high training needs on production of planting materials (100%), tapping techniques (100%), accurate preparation of stimulant and its application (88%) and improved agricultural techniques (82%). The results showed a negative but significant relationship between the age, the level of education and socio-economic status with training needs expressed by the farmers. Relational analysis also revealed that membership to a rubber farmers' organization was found positive and significantly correlated with training needs.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : Hevea brasiliensis

Mots-clés géographiques Agrovoc : Cameroun

Mots-clés géographiques complémentaires : Cameroun sud

Classification Agris : E20 - Organisation, administration et gestion des entreprises ou exploitations agricoles
F01 - Culture des plantes

Champ stratégique Cirad : Axe 1 (2005-2013) - Intensification écologique

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