Özet:

Potato is playing a considerable role in enhancing the income of rural households in the study area. This study analyzed determinants of income from potato production and household decision making in potato production and marketing. The study used purposive sampling and simple random sampling to select the district and respondents respectively. Data was collected using semi structured interview and analyzed by STATA software. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine factors influencing income of potato production. Accordingly, seed cost, level of commercialization, number of oxen owned, frequency of extension contact and farming experience affected farmers’ income positively and significantly. Total land owned, and ages of household head are negatively and significantly correlated to potato income. The study implies that to increase the income of potato growers, extension services should be consolidated, accessing quality seed availability through local level seed production system. Extension service should strengthen gender based economic empowerment of woman in potato marketing.

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