FARMERS SURVEY
n a survey, one collects data from a sample of a population to determine the
relative incidence, distribution and interrelations of variables for the
purpose of description or prediction as a guide to action (Kerlinger, 1986;
Oppenheim, 1966). Sample surveys focus on people and their beliefs,
opinions, attitudes, motivations, and behavior. In survey research, the goal
is to infer the characteristics of a given population from samples drawn from
that same population.
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Designing household survey handbook
1. Household surveys are among three major sources of social and demographic statistics in
many countries. It is recognized that population and housing censuses are also a key source of
social statistics but they are conducted, usually, at long intervals of about ten years. The third
source is administrative record systems. For most countries this source is somewhat better
developed for health and vital statistics, however, than for social statistics. Household surveys
provide a cheaper alternative to censuses for timely data and a more relevant and convenient
alternative to administrative record systems. They are used for collection of detailed and varied
socio-demographic data pertaining to conditions under which people live, their well-being,
activities in which they engage, demographic characteristics and cultural factors which influence
behaviour, as well as social and economic change. This, however, does not preclude the
complementary use of data generated through household surveys with data from other sources
such as censuses and administrative records.
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REGIONAL EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR FOOD SECURITY
The report of this joint SADC-FAO Workshop was unfortunately not published. Hence the
FANR Directorate decided, after several years, to publish several papers from the workshop
dealing with crop forecasting methodologies being used in SADC Member States. The aim of
producing these is to facilitate the sharing of best practices among Member States and
preserving the methodologies which have been in use in the region. The document has been
edited for publication by Mr. Bentry Patrice Chaura, Senior Programme Officer - Food
Security, SADC Secretariat, FANR Directorate.
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Designing monitoring and evaluation systems
Monitoring & Evaluation is a process of continued gathering of information and its analysis, in order to
determine whether progress is being made towards pre-specified goals and objectives, and highlight
whether there are any unintended (positive or negative) effects from a project and its activities. It is an
integral part of the project cycle and of good management practice.
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DRONES OF AGRICULTURE
The designations employed and the presentation of material in this information product do not imply
the expression of any opinion whatsoever on the part of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the
United Nations (FAO), or of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) concerning the legal or
development status of any country, territory, city or area or of its authorities, or concerning the delimitation
of its frontiers or boundaries. The mention of specific companies or products of manufacturers, whether
or not these have been patented, does not imply that these have been endorsed or recommended by
FAO, or the ITU in preference to others of a similar nature that are not mentioned. The views expressed
in this information product are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies
of FAO, or the ITU
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Early Warnings guide
THE OBJECTIVE of early warning is to empower individuals and communities, threatened by
natural or similar hazards, to act in sufficient time and in an appropriate manner so as to reduce the
possibility of personal injury, loss of life and damage to property, or nearby and fragile
environments.
RISK ASSESSMENT provides the basis for an effective warning system at any level of
responsibility. It identifies potential threats from hazards and establishes the degree of local
exposure or vulnerability to hazardous conditions. This knowledge is essential for policy decisions
which translate warning information into effective preventive action
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economic review
Economic review
economic review
ECONOMIC REVIEW OF AGRICULTURE 2011