Abstract –
This study tries to analyze the determinants of
ginger (Zingiber Officinale Rosc) in Boloso Bombe and
Kindo Koisha woredas of Wolaita zone in SNNPR Hence, the
Multiple Linear Regression Model was employed to see
factors that determine the supply of ginger. The study has
evaluated the main factors affecting the supply of ginger
based on the Multiple Linear Regression Model. Thus, the
econometric model has identified the amount of introduced
seed made available for farmers to be the most important
variable affecting (positively) the supply of ginger. As a
result, the findings of this work have suggested Research
Institutions, NGOs and other stockholders can play a vital
role in addressing the farmers’ question of introduced seed.
Further, the number of livestock owned significantly and
positively affected the volume of ginger supplied. The results
of this manuscript also suggested building household assets
(i.e. livestock) through household asset building programs
will remedy the case. But income from other sources (exclude
ginger) adversely affected the amount of ginger supplied.
Thus, the findings pointed out that farmers should compare
and contrast between the two and decide accordingly. Hence,
extension workers and other concerned bodies were expected
to play valuable roles in teaching and directing the farmers
so as they opt effectively and efficiently.
