Swaziland cropping systems research and extension training project impact assessment study

The first section describes the research procedures including the samples utilized, the research design, and the design of the analytic approach. The second section summarizes findings in regard to (1) the rates of adoption of a series of recommended practices, (2) the percentage of farmers who use the recommended rates of application of these practices, (3) the level of homestead self-sufficiency, (4) the extent of contacts by farmers with the extension and the research system, (5) the relationship between extension and research contacts and adoption rates, (6) levels of ownership of agricultural equipment, (7) an analysis of gender differences relating to the adoption of practices, and (8) the relationship of off-farm income to adoption of technology. Conclusions are reported in the third section, and the last section of the report includes an appendix. (Author abstract)