Estudo do impacto dos modelos de extensão na produção dos pequenos produtores de hortícolas da zona verde do distrito de Chókwè

Abstract

The present work was carried out in the green zone of the district of Chókwè and has as its general objective study the impact of extension models in the process of diffusion of information in the Chókwè district, specifically, the work intends to know the extension models models used by the extensionist of the green zone of the district of Chókwè, identify the factors that affect the functioning of the extension models used by the extensionist, and to analyze the the impact of the extension models in the process of information dissemination in the green zone of the Chokwe district. A sample of 66 people was used for this study of which 65 farmers and one (1) extensionist, the sampling technique used to select the sample members was non-probability sampling. was non-probability sampling. For data collection, literature review was used and for field data for obtaining field data, the technique of direct observation and semi-structured interviews were combined. semi-structured interview. Based on the results obtained in the field, the extensionist of the green zone in the Chokwe district assists farmers using two (2) extension models, Training & Visit (T&V) to carry out her activities in the Josina Machel zone area and School at the Farmer's Machamba do Camponês (EMC) in the Gandlaze area. Based on the farmers' statements it was found that the financial factor, low level of education, unfamiliarity with techniques and age are negatively influence the functioning of these models, with the financial factor having the financial factor that most influences with 37.5%, followed by the low level of education with 27.5%, age with 20% and lack of knowledge of the techniques with 15%. Given this situation, the impact of the extension models in the green zone of the Chokwe district is negative because 61.5% of farmers do not adhere to the messages transmitted by the extensionist and only 38.5% adhere to the messages transmitted by the extensionist. Notwithstanding these results, it was found that the extensionist's messages, an improvement in production of 2.75 t/ha was observed. Thus, it can be affirmed that extension models do not contribute significantly to the production of small farmers in the production of small farmers in the green zone of Chókwè district. (TRADUÇÃO NOSSA)