Factors Affecting Farmers' Adoption Of Faro 12 And Faro 26 Improved Rice Varieties In Ohafia Agricultural Zone Of Abia State, Nigeria.
ABSTRACT
The study investigated factors affecting farmers adoption of
Faro 12 and Faro 26 improved rice varieties, in Ohafia Agricultural zone of
Abia State. Data were collected randomly from 130 farm families within five
blocks of the Lowland rice producing area. Analytical technique employed were
descriptive statistics (frequencies and percentages). Adoption model (Al ETA)
and multiple regression analysis were employed to test the level and rate of
adoption respectively. Reasons for adoption and non-adoption of the technology
were assessed. Level of awareness, channels of information and some
socio-economic factors were also analysed. The study observed significant
relationships between adoption and other soclo-economic and socio cultural
factors like Income, Location of farm, farm size, Labour, Sex, Age Land, level
of Education, farming experiences. Additionally the adoption level of the
technology package was high. Regression analysis revealed that there is
positive and significant relationship between age, experience and income and
adoption of the improved practice. Farmers were aware of the existence of the
varieties through radio, T.V, friends, neighbours, Extension agents and
research institutes. Again farmers adopted the improved rice production because
of the desirable qualities associated with it like high yield, resistance to
pest and disease, early maturing etc. ADPs' Research Institutes should be
adequately funded by Government. Information sources should be adequately
utilized to enhance efficient and effective extension delivery strategies in
the Agricultural zone.
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ONUKWUO, O (2021). Factors Affecting Farmers' Adoption Of Faro 12 And Faro 26 Improved Rice Varieties In Ohafia Agricultural Zone Of Abia State, Nigeria.. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved May 18, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/factors-affecting-farmers-adoption-of-faro-12-and-faro-26-improved-rice-varieties-in-ohafia-agricultural-zone-of-abia-state-nigeria-7-2
ONUEGBU, ONUKWUO. "Factors Affecting Farmers' Adoption Of Faro 12 And Faro 26 Improved Rice Varieties In Ohafia Agricultural Zone Of Abia State, Nigeria." Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 25 Oct. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/factors-affecting-farmers-adoption-of-faro-12-and-faro-26-improved-rice-varieties-in-ohafia-agricultural-zone-of-abia-state-nigeria-7-2. Accessed 18 May. 2024.
ONUEGBU, ONUKWUO. "Factors Affecting Farmers' Adoption Of Faro 12 And Faro 26 Improved Rice Varieties In Ohafia Agricultural Zone Of Abia State, Nigeria.". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 25 Oct. 2021. Web. 18 May. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/factors-affecting-farmers-adoption-of-faro-12-and-faro-26-improved-rice-varieties-in-ohafia-agricultural-zone-of-abia-state-nigeria-7-2 >.
ONUEGBU, ONUKWUO. "Factors Affecting Farmers' Adoption Of Faro 12 And Faro 26 Improved Rice Varieties In Ohafia Agricultural Zone Of Abia State, Nigeria." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 18 May. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/factors-affecting-farmers-adoption-of-faro-12-and-faro-26-improved-rice-varieties-in-ohafia-agricultural-zone-of-abia-state-nigeria-7-2