Abstract
Knowledge plays a great role whenever there is change and growths follow a complex field and competitive. Agriculture in Ethiopia today is such field. Encouraging knowledge in this field is a critical point in the transformation of agricultural sector in Ethiopia. Also managing knowledge within the communities enhances agricultural development. Therefore the main aim of this study is to develop knowledge management strategy in managing indigenous knowledge of land use and agricultural development in western Ethiopia, Ilu Aba Bora zone which is crucial to enhance management of agricultural indigenous knowledge and land Data was collected using focus group discussion, questionnaire, information mapping from local communities, extension officers and land management officers of Ilu Aba Bora Zone. The result of the study revealed that local communities had various IK on land use and agricultural development. However, this knowledge was not acquired, developed, shared and preserved well. The major barriers to indigenous knowledge of land use and agricultural development in the local communities include poor knowledge sharing culture, lack of IK records, lack of trust, no interest to receive IK by younger generation, oral transfer of IK, change of life style and poor recognition of IK. Further research works are recommended to enhance management of indigenous knowledge of local communities.
Highlights
Rural communities in a developing country have extensive indigenous knowledge (IK)
The respondents asked which method they prefer in weed control and they replied that indigenous weed control method is preferred because indigenous weed control has no effect on the land
The result of this study shows that family 89.8% (97) and neighbors/friends 81.48% (88) were the main sources of agricultural indigenous knowledge in the local communities
Summary
Rural communities in a developing country have extensive indigenous knowledge (IK). IK is unique to a given culture or society and is the basis for agricultural development, resource management, health care, education and various activities [1]. The necessity of integration of indigenous knowledge within the community and its importance in sustainable agricultural development is well reviewed [8]. Indigenous knowledge is seen as an important national resource to enhance sustainability of development [4]. Methods of farming activities in developing countries are based on IK which shared and communicated orally have been eroded by death of IK holders [12]. Knowledge management (KM) which normally give emphasis on capturing, creating, preserving and sharing start to show its importance in the management of indigenous knowledge of agricultural in developing countries [13].
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