Analysis of the Socio-Economic Constraints of Small Ruminants‘ Production in West Bank-Palestine

Authors

  • Yahya Istaitih Faculty of Agricultural Science and Technology, Palestine Technical University, Kadoorie
  • Makbule Nisa Mencet Yelboga Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, 07058 Antalya

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i12.1751-1754.1998

Keywords:

Constraints, small ruminants, Palestine, West Bank, Income

Abstract

This study analysed the socio-economic constraints facing small ruminants‘ production in West Bank Palestine. Therefore, it investigated the sites of Al-thaheryia and Facuoa and included. From primary data collected from different sources, 170 small ruminants‘ rearers have been randomly selected. Additionally, two workshops have been implemented to gather both quantitative and qualitative data through discussion and brainstorming. Descriptive statistics; frequency, percentage, mean, standard deviation, Chi-square test and T-test are used to shape the socioeconomic constraints facing by small ruminants rearers. The findings revealed a need for extension system to enhance small ruminants‘ productivity.

Author Biographies

Yahya Istaitih, Faculty of Agricultural Science and Technology, Palestine Technical University, Kadoorie

Palestine Technical University, Kadoorie, Palestine, Faculty of Agricultural Science and Technology

Makbule Nisa Mencet Yelboga, Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Akdeniz University, 07058 Antalya

Akdeniz University Department of Agricultural Economics Antalya

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Published

17.12.2018

How to Cite

Istaitih, Y., & Mencet Yelboga, M. N. (2018). Analysis of the Socio-Economic Constraints of Small Ruminants‘ Production in West Bank-Palestine. Turkish Journal of Agriculture - Food Science and Technology, 6(12), 1751–1754. https://doi.org/10.24925/turjaf.v6i12.1751-1754.1998

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