Research Article
Indigenous Knowledge Assessment on Irrigation Water Management Practices at Jimma Zone, Ethiopia
Hewan Tadesse Kebede*,
Minda Taddesse Bedane,
Addisu Asefa Mengesha,
Etefa Tilahun Ashine,
Robel Admasu
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2024
Pages:
1-7
Received:
23 October 2023
Accepted:
11 November 2023
Published:
8 January 2024
Abstract: Introduction: Indigenous knowledge is the distinctive awareness set aside to a particular culture or society. Objective/Aim: This study was aimed to investigate farmers’ current irrigation water management practice and their technical performance. Methodology: The study used reconnaissance survey and observations were carried out with each Woreda office of Agriculture to gain overview of different irrigation schemes and irrigation practice situations. The collected qualitative and quantitative data’s were analyzed with proper statistical method IBM SPSS version 26. The total number of respondents was 122 which were selected based on local conditions from seven (7) woreda irrigation schemes of Jimma Zone. Results: The study results revealed that farmers have established several indigenous knowledge of irrigation water management exercise. Based on their knowledge, 73.77% of farmers use furrow irrigation method; 3.28% of them used flood irrigation; 5.74% irrigated their farm with water can, and farmers use soil moisture method and crop leaf wilt techniques to irrigate their crop. The farmers apply irrigation water at morning and night time, 89.34% respondents’ uses optimum/ medium amount of water to irrigate by their own traditional ways even with the furrow irrigation methods. In addition to that, 95.9% of the farmers of these different areas were replayed the problems of high amount of water for the crops and soil of the irrigation field. Conclusion: Therefore, good management of irrigation water controlled the crop as well as the soil from different outbreak of diseases and soil erosion respectively. Finally, to make the indigenous knowledge more actual farmers should be assisted either by governmental or other non-governmental organizations providing improved agricultural technologies and better access.
Abstract: Introduction: Indigenous knowledge is the distinctive awareness set aside to a particular culture or society. Objective/Aim: This study was aimed to investigate farmers’ current irrigation water management practice and their technical performance. Methodology: The study used reconnaissance survey and observations were carried out with each Woreda o...
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Review Article
Review of Spatial Analysis as a Geographic Information Management Tool
Agoha Chidiebere Charles*,
Awuzie Armstrong,
Onwubuariri Chukwuebuka Nnamdi,
Mgbeojedo Tochukwu Innocent,
Njoku Joy Obiageri,
Akiang Francis Begianpuye,
Epuerie Emeka Timothy
Issue:
Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2024
Pages:
8-20
Received:
24 November 2023
Accepted:
8 December 2023
Published:
11 January 2024
Abstract: Spatial analysis is a field of study that utilizes geographic or spatial information to understand and analyze patterns, relationships, and trends in data. It is characterized by the use of geographic information, which allows for the analysis of data in the context of its location and surroundings. It is different from aspatial techniques which do not consider the geographic context and may not provide as complete of an understanding of the data. Spatial analysis is applied in a variety of fields which includes urban and regional planning, crime rate investigation, public health studies and epidemiology, environmental science, geosciences, marketing, and to gain insights and make decisions about complex spatial problems. The aim of this review paper is to explain the concept of spatial analysis as a Geographic Information System (GIS) tool, differentiate it from aspatial techniques, discuss different spatial analysis techniques including buffer, interpolation, and kernel density analysis, and highlight its importance. The paper followed a methodology that involved multiple definitions of spatial analysis from various sources. Comparative analysis of spatial and aspatial datasets and techniques was conducted, followed by application of spatial analysis in various fields including land cover classification, public health management, solid waste disposal management, and identification of the impact of urban sprawl. Applications of spatial analysis techniques were also reviewed. The importance of this paper lies in its contribution to the understanding and utilization of spatial analysis as a GIS tool. By explaining the concept, differentiating it from non-spatial techniques, and providing examples of its applications, the paper highlights the significance and potential of spatial analysis in various fields.
Abstract: Spatial analysis is a field of study that utilizes geographic or spatial information to understand and analyze patterns, relationships, and trends in data. It is characterized by the use of geographic information, which allows for the analysis of data in the context of its location and surroundings. It is different from aspatial techniques which do...
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