| dc.description.abstract | The study focused on impact of use of dairy farming technology on small-scale dairy
farmers’ livelihood in five wards in Longisa sub-County: Kembu, Merigi, Chemaner,
Kipreres, and Longisa. An ex post facto research design was used in the study. 128 smallscale
dairy farmers, two agricultural officers and ten milk collectors (drivers) were randomly
sampled for the study. Data were collected using questionnaires, observations and document
analysis. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and t-test procedure. It was found
that there is a significant difference between farmers who adopted dairy farming technology
and those who did not (t(106) = -15.2240, p = 0.000) indicating that there is improvement in
milk production for farmers who utilise the farming technology. In addition, the study
established that the small-scale dairy farmers’ level of education plays a major role in
adoption of farming technology, use of credit and milk market facilities leading to enhanced
income and positive impact on the farmers’ livelihoods. The study findings have implications
on Agricultural Education and Extension Officers, rural dairy farmers, Farmers’ Training
Centres and teachers of agriculture in schools. | en_US |
