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Minyahel Fekadu

Wheat Factors


Intensity of Adoption Determinants in Improved Wheat Production Package in Ethiopia
2011. 120 S.
Verlag/Jahr: VDM VERLAG DR. MÜLLER 2011
ISBN: 3-639-23898-2 (3639238982)
Neue ISBN: 978-3-639-23898-3 (9783639238983)

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Wheat production plays vital role to improve farmers´ income, nutrition & food security in Ethiopia. Yet, it is described by low productivity due to non/poor adoption of wheat technologies. Assessing adoption & intensity of use & analyzing determinants was found crucial. Field survey, interview schedule & group discussions were used to collect data & econometric model employed to determine relative influence of explanatory variables. Result showed that farmers used mostly improved wheat variety & fertilizer from the recommendation. There was also deviation from research recommendation in fertilizer use. Tobit model indicated that farmers´ sex, educational level, farm income, credit use, extension participation & knowledge on improved wheat production had positive & significant influence on adoption & intensity of the same. In contrast, market distance showed negative & significant influence on adoption & extent of use. The overall finding recommends the importance of institutional support in extension, credit & market service to enhance adoption. This book will help relevant practitioners, research & extension staffs to better design future programs aimed at benefiting farmers.
Minyahel studied Rural Development and Agricultural Extension. Working with Sirinka Agricultural Research Center, ARARI, he accumulated practical research experience in Socio-economics research program & conducted many surveys. Besides, he worked with SWHISA Project - CIDA Supported Bilateral Project, as Community Organization Coordinator.