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Section 4 InterventionsWhat types of organisations have you benefitted from in developing cassava production andutilisation? SpecifyPublic sector organisationsNGOsPrivate sector firmsWhat types of initiatives have you benefitted from in developing cassava production and utilisation?SpecifyIndividual on-farm visits by public sector extension agentsGroup trainingGroup technical demonstrationsCreditGrantsDissemination of information by radioDissemination of information by printed leaflets, posters, etcVisits by private sector agentsCommercial outgrower schemesVisits to demonstration plotsContacts through nucleus farmersDistribution of new planting materialsPlanting materials from community nurseries30
Section 5 – Livelihood benefits in terms of assets.How important are any changes which are the results of cassava production and utilisation?(0=not at all important - 1=slightly important - 2=somewhat important - 3=very important)Increased incomeMore stable incomeIncreased food security – availability of food sources in the dry seasonIncreased exposure to weather and production risks – eg drought, hailIncreased exposure to market risks – eg non-payment by traders, fluctuating pricesIncreased exposure to crop damage by people and livestockHow important has income from cassava been in enabling you to make new investments in:(0=not at all important - 1=slightly important - 2=somewhat important - 3=very important)new/better housinghousehold equipmentbetter water suppliespower supplycommunications technologies eg cellphoneland and agricultural production technologies, machinery, toolslivestock – small and largebetter dietschool fees and uniforms, school materials and attendancemedical costsconsumer goods eg radio, batteriestransport eg bicyclesupport to family members and otherssavingsexpansion of agricultural landnew production and/or processing technologies for agriculture31
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