Training
WPF TRAINING EFFORTS ARE EMPOWERING FARMERS GLOBALLY.
As part of their mission to empower farmers globally, the World Poultry Foundation has undertaken poultry production training for small and disadvantaged growers. In 2019, WPF contracted with the Kwazulu Natal Poultry Institute (KZNPI) to undertake training for 300 farmers and extension agents (train-the-trainer program). We’ve created this report to showcase the impact on those training efforts.
TOTAL TRAINEES THROUGH 2019: 1,722
Poultry farmers and extension agents are sponsored by WPF to attend training at the Kwazulu Natal Poultry Institute.
Poultry farmers and extension agents are sponsored by WPF to attend poultry financial training and recordkeeping conducted by Franchising Plus of South Africa.
Poultry farmers and mother units (brooding units) receive training through WPF sponsored field staff.
WPF sponsored continued education training for field veterinarians in Ethiopia.
Evaluating our efforts
WHO WE REACH
Profile of Poultry Producers
- Trainings were accessed by approximately 44% female, 56% male, whose average age was 41.
- 16% of trainees were living below the World Bank Poverty Line: $3.20 USD/day
- 75% of trainees reported their highest level of formal education at Grade 12 or below
- The average household size of trainees was 5.5 people
- Trainees reported 54% of household income contributed by poultry livelihood.
Profile of Extension Agents
- On average, trainees were 47% female, 53% male, whose average age was 41.
- 7% of trainees were living below the World Bank Poverty Line: $3.20 USD/day
- 61% of trainees reported their highest education as Bachelors degrees
- The average household size of trainees was 4.9 people
- Trainees reported 53% of household income contributed by poultry livelihood.
TRAINEE EXPERIENCE
Farmer Satisfaction and Journey
- 75% of trainees had first-time access to this type of information due to WPF training sessions
- 94% of trainees reported satisfaction with the relevancy of information, the facilitators and the delivery of content
- 6% experienced challenges with training, including cost of equipment and/or transportation
Extension Agent Satisfaction and Journey
- 54% of trainees had first-time access to this type of information due to WPF training sessions
- 85% of trainees reported satisfaction with the relevancy of information, the facilitators and the delivery of content
- 2% experienced challenges with training, including language barrier when translating content to poultry producers
IMPACT
Practical Impact on Poultry Producers
- 80% of producers reported an increase in earnings because of KZNPI
- 98% have increased confidence in knowledge and skill
- 89% qualify life improved through the new knowledge to raise healthier poultry and manage their businesses
- Over 65% experienced other positive changes due to this training in productivity and poultry performance.
Practical Impact on Extension Agents
- 18% of producers reported an increase in earnings because of KZNPI
- 97% have increased confidence in knowledge and skill
- 94% reported that their job performance improved through increased knowledge
- More than 50% experienced other positive changes due to this training and working with KZNPI in their increased ability to support more poultry producers and increase time for each visit.
Future Farmers of South Africa
The WPF has sponsored a total of 18 Future Farmer interns, who have been trained in the U.S., and returned to South Africa or other locations. Of these 18, WPF remains in regular contact with all but two. Eleven of our Future Farmers interns are working directly in the poultry sector, one is in the crop production sector and three are in the dairy sector.
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