Research Article

SWOT analysis of small ruminants production in West Bank-Palestine

Volume: 31 Number: 3 December 3, 2018
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SWOT analysis of small ruminants production in West Bank-Palestine

Abstract

Small ruminant production is important but neglected resource, with multiple goals in West Bank-Palestine. This study aimed to develop the best strategies by exploiting the small ruminant sector opportunities and strengths while neutralizing its threats and avoiding its weaknesses in different production systems through different agro-ecological zones. To minimize the constraints and enhance the development of the small ruminants sub-sector in Palestine, strategies were suggested by using SWOT analysis. Analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of internal factors regarding its connection to resources, capabilities, core competencies and this sector’s external factors’ opportunities and threats are important not only to enhance the small ruminants’ keepers living conditions but also to ameliorate this region’s economy. The study was conducted at the Al-thaheryia and Facuoa sites. Subsequently, random sampling was done at the identified sites to select the small ruminant rearers who participated in the survey, 170 randomly selected small ruminant rearers targeted, 125 from Al-thaheryia and 45 from Facuoa, using the structured interview schedule. The study results point out that improved small ruminant production could be achieved by creating and enabling an environment that alleviates these constraints.


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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural Engineering

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 3, 2018

Submission Date

June 17, 2018

Acceptance Date

July 31, 2018

Published in Issue

Year 2018 Volume: 31 Number: 3

APA
Istaıtıh, Y., & Mencet Yelboğa, M. N. (2018). SWOT analysis of small ruminants production in West Bank-Palestine. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences, 31(3), 255-259. https://doi.org/10.29136/mediterranean.434272
AMA
1.Istaıtıh Y, Mencet Yelboğa MN. SWOT analysis of small ruminants production in West Bank-Palestine. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences. 2018;31(3):255-259. doi:10.29136/mediterranean.434272
Chicago
Istaıtıh, Yahya, and Makbule Nisa Mencet Yelboğa. 2018. “SWOT Analysis of Small Ruminants Production in West Bank-Palestine”. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences 31 (3): 255-59. https://doi.org/10.29136/mediterranean.434272.
EndNote
Istaıtıh Y, Mencet Yelboğa MN (December 1, 2018) SWOT analysis of small ruminants production in West Bank-Palestine. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences 31 3 255–259.
IEEE
[1]Y. Istaıtıh and M. N. Mencet Yelboğa, “SWOT analysis of small ruminants production in West Bank-Palestine”, Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 255–259, Dec. 2018, doi: 10.29136/mediterranean.434272.
ISNAD
Istaıtıh, Yahya - Mencet Yelboğa, Makbule Nisa. “SWOT Analysis of Small Ruminants Production in West Bank-Palestine”. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences 31/3 (December 1, 2018): 255-259. https://doi.org/10.29136/mediterranean.434272.
JAMA
1.Istaıtıh Y, Mencet Yelboğa MN. SWOT analysis of small ruminants production in West Bank-Palestine. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences. 2018;31:255–259.
MLA
Istaıtıh, Yahya, and Makbule Nisa Mencet Yelboğa. “SWOT Analysis of Small Ruminants Production in West Bank-Palestine”. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences, vol. 31, no. 3, Dec. 2018, pp. 255-9, doi:10.29136/mediterranean.434272.
Vancouver
1.Yahya Istaıtıh, Makbule Nisa Mencet Yelboğa. SWOT analysis of small ruminants production in West Bank-Palestine. Mediterranean Agricultural Sciences. 2018 Dec. 1;31(3):255-9. doi:10.29136/mediterranean.434272

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