Agricultural Training and Livelihood Outcomes: Opinion of Farmers in Mezam Division in the North West Region of Cameroon

Che Dimna Bih, Mathias Fru Fonteh and Roland Azibo Balgah
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Che Dimna Bih: Department of Agribusiness Technology, College of Technology, the University of Bamenda, P.O. Box 39, Cameroon
Mathias Fru Fonteh: Department of Agricultural Engineering, College of Technology University of Buea
Roland Azibo Balgah: Department of Agribusiness Technology, College of Technology, the University of Bamenda, P.O. Box 39, Cameroon

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2024, vol. 8, issue 2, 1077-1089

Abstract: The objective of this study is to analyse the effect of agricultural training on livelihood outcomes of farmers in Mezam Division in the North West region of Cameroon. The data was elicited via a structured questionnaire administered on a sample of 381 farmers. Using cluster sampling approach, proximity villages were grouped into three clusters of Bamenda I, Bamenda II and Bamenda III, representing the 3 sub divisions in Mezam division in the North West region of Cameroon. Stratified random sampling was then used to select farmers to participate in the study. Data was analysed using ordinary least square and control function regression estimation techniques with altercation. The result revealed that agricultural training has a negative effect on the livelihood of farmers, due to factors such as lack of adoption of new farming method, inadequate training programs, and seminars, unsustainable practices such as usage of insecticides, pesticides and chemical fertilizers. Based on the findings, it is recommended to carry out a detailed study to find out why this negative relationship between agricultural training and livelihood outcomes exist. Qualitative approaches such as focus group discussion and in-depth interviews will provide the expected insights.

Date: 2024
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