DETERMINANTS OF BANANA FARMING GROWTH IN SOMALIA (CASE STUDY: AFGOYE AND JANALE DISTRICTS OF LOWER SABELLE REGION)

Abstract

The study was guided by the following research project specific objectives that are assessing the effects of civil war, land tenure investment and infrastructure on the banana farming growth in Afgoye and Janale Districts of Lower shabelle region. This study applied descriptive research design and statistical analysis. The target population was agrarian community in Afgoye and Janale target areas. The study population was 85 persons from different social group who had been involved in Banana sector directly. Simple random sampling technique was used to select the sample to be included in the study where the sample of 70 farmers was chosen. The study employed questionnaires, semi structured interviews to collect primary data. The questionnaire comprised of both open and close-ended questions which generated required quantitative data. Quantitative data was coded and entered into statistical package scientists (SPSS Version 20.0) and analyzed using descriptive statistics and statistical analysis. Descriptive statistics involved the use of absolute and relative (Percentages) frequencies, measures of central tendency and dispersion (mean and standard deviation respectively), coefficient correlations and regression analysis. Quantitative data was presented in the tables with relevant explanations. The study established that there is correlation between promotion of peace, improving land tenure system, improving infrastructure, encouraging the local and foreign investment and increase in banana farming growth productions. The study recommended that there was need for security improvement, government improvement on land tenure policy, massive support to infrastructure development, and promotion of local and foreign investment to the banana sector to realize its full growth.

Keyword: Civil War, Land Tenure Investment, Infrastructure, Banana Farming