Abstract:
This study was conducted to examine the roles of institutions for malt-barely production by farmers in Wegera
district of North Gondar, Ethiopia. A structured interview schedule was used to interview 120 farmers selected from two
Kebeles through systematic random sampling method and focused group discussions to describe results. The collected data
were analyzed using descriptive tools such as percentage, mean and standard deviation. Binary Logistic regression model was
used to examine factors that determine the use of malt-barley technology. Results from the study showed that the roles of
different institutions facilitated in access to new malt-barely seeds. Training and access to improved seed varieties are the
main factors that had positive effects on the probability of participating in malt-barley production. To improve the roles of
institutions in malt-barley production, the study suggested integrated seed system, efficient institutional linkage, effective
extension service and skill training
