Conclusions and recommendations
Conclusions
The relationship between the socio-economic factors and the adoption of the technology was statistically significant. It was, therefore, concluded that these factors be addressed as a way of facilitating widespread adoption of the technology that would be effective in energy provision and environmental management.
The relationship between the socio-economic factors and the sustainability of plants was not statistically significant. In conclusion, there is a need to assist the farmers in putting up biogas plants as the sustainability of the same is assured irrespective of the farmer's socio-economic status.
Another conclusion is that while the technology has the potential to flourish in the study area, its promotion is necessary. However due to the multifaceted nature of the problem, remedial action calls for a multi-disciplinary approach by all stakeholders that include governmental and non-governmental organizations, farmers as well as research and training institutions in the promotion of proven designs. The result of such an approach would be extensive adoption of the biogas technology and the sustained use of the constructed biogas plants by dairy cattle owners, as well as the resulting effective environmental and human health management.