Research Article
Participation of Youth in Beekeeping Technology in Amaya and Waliso Districts of Southwest Shewa Zone, Ethiopia
Lalisa Wendimu Biyena*
Issue:
Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2025
Pages:
25-30
Received:
31 January 2025
Accepted:
19 May 2025
Published:
30 June 2025
DOI:
10.11648/j.scidev.20250602.11
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Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate contribution of beekeeping to youth’s income in Amaya and Waliso districts of Southwest Shewa Zone. Purposive sampling was used to select study areas based on beekeeping potential and youth beekeeper’s inability to benefit from beekeeping technology. A total of 46 youth beekeepers (female=44%) were participated in the project under FREG which contains 23 youths per kebele per district. Theoretical and practical training was given to youths, and honey bee experts. Qualitative and quantitative data were collected from both primary and secondary sources. Data were collected using checklists, focus group discussions, and direct observation. The narrative of response and content analysis methodologies were used to analyze qualitative data. While descriptive statistic like mean, percentage, and frequency counting was used to analyze quantitative data. The study results show that youth beekeepers obtained US$50,383.6 from honey sales, due to the hive productivity increased from 8 kg to 21.33 kg per hive annually. Moreover, the contribution of beekeeping to total youth income was 30.34% which could have a positive impact on their life. The life changing impact was as a result of strong beekeeping extension research. Hence, increased use of moveable frame bee hives with full package is important.
Abstract: This study was conducted to evaluate contribution of beekeeping to youth’s income in Amaya and Waliso districts of Southwest Shewa Zone. Purposive sampling was used to select study areas based on beekeeping potential and youth beekeeper’s inability to benefit from beekeeping technology. A total of 46 youth beekeepers (female=44%) were participated ...
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