Factors influencing the intensity of market participation of smallholder livestock producers in southwest Ethiopia

Livestock market participation is an important way to improve the livelihoods and income of smallholder farmers in Southwest Ethiopia. Although it plays role, livestock producers do not fully participate market. The purpose this study was investigate factors that influence intensity To analyze result, descriptive statistics Poisson regression analysis were used. results showed 65.4% respondents have participated markets whereas 34.6% participants. result experience production, education status, access, access grazing land, owned extension contact frequency affect positively while distance a nearby affects negatively significantly on participation. Based study; lack long distance, updated information are influencing engage Finally, suggests boosting farmer through adult developing rural infrastructure (updated information, road, transport access), increase farmers’ training centers, improves consultation service could enhance