Influence of Livelihood Assets’ on Farmers Control Practice for Enset Xanthomonas Wilt in Southern Ethiopia

This study examined how the livelihood assets influence enset farmers’ decisions to control disease Xanthomonas Wilt. For examining household adopt their farming practices and preserve livelihoods, useful theoretical architecture represented by Sustainable Rural Livelihood (SRL) framework were used. Empirically, double-hurdle model was applied. The results indicated that human, social, natural, physical capitals vulnerability context are driving factors for adopting recommended EXW controlling strategies. Natural capital negatively associated with extent of adoption decision farmer whereas social influences it positively. finding promotes importance improvement enable significant support natural provide important resources information exchange continuous