Assessment of the Factors Affecting Wheat Yield:The Case Tiyo Woreda Arsi Zone of Oromia Region in Ethiopia

Objectives: To assess the factors affecting the production of wheat in Tiyo Woreda of Oromia regions, Ethiopia.

Methods: This study is based on primary and secondary data collected from the farm households, different publications, from Woreda office, etc. Mixed method research approach was used to mix qualitative and quantitative data. The total of 101 sample size was selected using systematic random sampling method.Linear regression econometric models were employed as a medium of data analysis.

Findings: The study revealed that the educational level, farmlands allocated for wheat production,use of modern inputs such as utilization of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides,use of improved variety of wheat seeds, traditional way of farming methods, broadcasting way of sowing methods and shortage of access to training for farmers at farmers training centers are the important determinants significantly affecting wheat yield.

Improvements: Identifying these key factors was helpful for Rural Development Association (RDA) and Zonal Administration of the Woreda for policy formulation and on planning so as to assist them to build a holistic strategy that help the farmers in the improvement of wheat productivity and also for future researchers.

Recommendations: Therefore, government and non-government bodies shoulddevelop modern farming system, arrange forum, exhibition for experience sharing, give training for farmers and finally, further research should continue.