The main objective of this study is to identify factors affecting adoption of high yielding wheat varieties in Mao-Komo district of Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia.
Adoption of high yielding wheat varieties is one of the measures presumed to enhance wheat yield in Ethiopia. However, there are several socio-economic and institutional factors that limit the adoption of high yielding wheat varieties. Wheat is one of the major cereals of choice in Ethiopia, dominating food habits and dietary practices, and is known to be a major source of energy and protein in the country. The utilization of wheat has increased due to the growing urbanization and the expansion of agro-industries used as raw material, and also considered to attain food security in Ethiopia. It is also used for traditional foods and the straw is used for animal feed and thatching of roofs. To feed the rapidly growing population and meet the high demand of wheat in the country, it needs to increase the production and yield of wheat. However, increasing yield requires successful adoption of improved agricultural technologies.
The present study uses cross-sectional data collected from sample of 174 farm households selected through two-stage stratified random sampling techniques. Descriptive statistics and econometric models are used to analyze the data. Probit model is employed for adoption analyze of high yielding wheat varieties. The probit model result depicts that land holding size, tropical livestock unit, access to agricultural information, frequency of extension contacts, off-farm income, and perception of farmers toward attributes of high yielding wheat varieties affect the likelihood of adoption of high yielding wheat varieties positively and significantly. But sex of household heads and affiliation to organizations has negative and significant effects on the likelihood of adoption of high yielding wheat varieties. The findings suggest that the government and stakeholders should need to focus on improving farm land and livestock productivity, strengthening frequency of extension visits, encouraging participation in off-farm activities, creating reliable information and awareness towards farmers’ perceptions in the area. Finally, further support of high yielding wheat varieties adoption should be given due attention for smallholders.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Empirical Studies on Adoption of Agricultural Technologies
- Materials and Methods
- Description of Study Area
- Methods of Data Collection and Sampling Procedures
- Methods of Data Analysis
- Descriptive statistics
- Econometric models
- Probability of Adoption
- Results and Discussion
- Conclusion and Policy Implications
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This study aims to identify factors affecting the adoption of high-yielding wheat varieties by smallholder farmers in Mao-Komo district of Benishangul-Gumuz, Ethiopia. The research utilizes cross-sectional data collected through a two-stage stratified random sampling technique, employing descriptive statistics and econometric models to analyze the data.
- Socioeconomic and Institutional Factors Affecting Adoption
- Impact of Land Holding Size, Livestock, and Information Access
- Role of Extension Services and Farmers' Perceptions
- Influence of Household Head Characteristics and Organizational Affiliation
- Implications for Enhancing Wheat Production and Food Security
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter outlines the significance of the agricultural sector to Ethiopia's economic development and highlights the importance of wheat as a major food and cash crop for smallholder farmers. It emphasizes the need to increase wheat production and yield, particularly due to low adoption of improved agricultural technologies.
- Empirical Studies on Adoption of Agricultural Technologies: This chapter reviews previous research on farmers' adoption behavior, highlighting the positive impact of technology adoption on productivity and production. It examines the influence of factors such as age, education, livestock holding, non-farm income, and access to information.
- Materials and Methods: This chapter describes the study area, Mao-Komo Special district of Benishangul-Gumuz Region, providing details about its agro-ecology, population, and predominant farming practices. It outlines the data collection methods, including primary and secondary data sources, and the two-stage stratified random sampling technique used to select respondents. The chapter also details the data analysis methods, including descriptive statistics and econometric models.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The study focuses on the adoption of high-yielding wheat varieties by smallholder farmers in Ethiopia. Key areas of exploration include socioeconomic factors, institutional barriers, access to information, extension services, and farmers' perceptions. The study utilizes econometric models, specifically the probit model, to analyze the data and identify significant factors influencing adoption decisions.
- Arbeit zitieren
- Regasa Wake (Autor:in), 2018, The Determinants of High Yielding Wheat Varieties Adoption by Small-Holder Farmers in Ethiopia, München, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/446948
