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Analysis of the Determinants of Adoption of Bio-Herbicide Technology for Sustainable Food Production in the North-Eastern Region of Nigeria

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  • Adewuyi, K. A.
  • Offar, G.
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There is a growing concern in many developing countries of sub-Saharan Africa on the harmful effects of synthetic herbicide usage on the agro-ecology as well as food crop production. Therefore, this study focused on analysing the factors that influence the adoption of Bio-herbicide Technology as an alternative to the chemical herbicides used by rural farmers in the North-Eastern region of Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 330 small-holder farmers in the study area using structured questionnaires. The data obtained were analysed using Probit Regression Model. The results of Probit Regression identified the farmers age, educational status, farm-size, access to extension services, farming experience and membership in cooperative society as the factors which influenced adoption of the Bio-herbicide Technology by farmers in the study area. It was recommended that awareness campaign on the new Bio-herbicide Technology among farmers in the area should be intensified. The farmers access to education and extension services should be improved to enhance adoption of Bio-herbicides technology which will impact significantly on the food production in the area. Also, farmers should be encouraged to be part of cooperative societies as a way to improving the adoption of Bio-herbicides for increased productivity.

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  • Adewuyi, K. A. & Offar, G., 2021. "Analysis of the Determinants of Adoption of Bio-Herbicide Technology for Sustainable Food Production in the North-Eastern Region of Nigeria," Agri-Tech Economics Papers 316597, Harper Adams University, Land, Farm & Agribusiness Management Department.
    • Handle: RePEc:ags:haaepa:316597
    DOI: 10.22004/ag.econ.316597
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    Crop Production/Industries; Farm Management;

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