Factors Influencing Farm Level Crop productivity of Smallholder Farmer in Ma jor Irrigated Crops, in case of Seraba Dablo Irr igati on Scheme, Northwester Ethiopia

Abstract

x Abstract Ethiopia's crop based agriculture remains crucial, yet many smallholder and subsistence farmers lack effective irrigation i ntegration. This study aimed to identify factors influencing irrigation agriculture productivity in Dembia district, G ondar Central, Amhara Region. I am collected data from 181 smallholder households using a two phase random sampling method and structur ed questionnaires. The descriptive statistics and multiple linear regressions revealed that organic fertilizers, crop practices, and irrigation methods are key determinants of crop yields. Findings highlight the need for improved irrigation infrastructure, be tter input supply, and enhanced cultivation practices. High farmland ownership correlates with better productivity, while low storage utilization and gaps between farmers' fertilizer use and expert advice indicate post harvest management issues. Result Acc ording to the multiple regression analysis, irrigated farming's crop productivity is greatly impacted by a number of factors, including: With a coefficient of 36.177 and a significance level of 1%, the size of irrigated land has the most significant positi ve impact on output, suggesting that increasing irrigation land increases productivity. Productivity is positively impacted by family size (B = 3.352, p = 0.008), emphasizing the importance of labor from larger families. Experience in Irrigation: Significa nt at 5% (B = 0.457, p = 0.034), demonstrating experienced farmers have better water management skills. Strongly positive impact (B = 1.822, p = 0.000) for extension services highlights the importance of efficient agricultural support networks. Pest and We ed Management Recommendation In irrigated farming, the multiple linear regression models recommends the following tactics to boost crop productivity: Increase Irrigated Land: The most significant factor indicates that increasing the area of irrigated land has a significant positive impact on production. The responsible body is the Ministry of Agricul ture, Irrigation Authorities. Promote larger families in Arming: family size has a beneficial effect on productivity. Utilizing family projects is crucial. Th e accountable entities are rural development organizations and local governments. Expand Farmer Experience with Irrigation Water management training is crucial since experience greatly increases productivity. The organizations that have responsibility are farmer cooperatives and agricultural training institutes. Institutes and farmer cooperatives are the ac countable bodies. Strengthen Extension Services: Productivity is significantly impacted by agricultural extension services. Enhanc e words :