Adoption of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) technology in Ogun State, Nigeria

Adedeji, Taiwo Olugbemiga; Nosiru, M. O.; Akinsulu, A A; Ewebiyi, I.O.; Abiona, B. G.; Jimoh, T S

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“…Table 7 revealed that pest (birds and rodents) infestations ( x = 1.92), climate change ( x = 1.59) and inadequate capital for adopting the innovation ( x = 1.51) were ranked as most challenging constraints limiting the adoption of the NERICA rice variety in the study area. This finding sup- ports the report given by [1], who also stated that pest infestation and inadequate funds as major constraints mitigating rice production. The problem of pest infestation has made the rice farmers to have sleepless nights particularly during rice-flowering period till maturity time when the birds as the major pest are infesting at an alarming rate.…”

Section: Constraints In Adopting Nerica Rice Varietysupporting

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Farmers Adoption Level of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) Varieties in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Akinnagbe

Akinbobola

2021

Agric Res

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New Rice for Africa (NERICA) varieties were developed at the Africa Rice Centre (WARDA) in 1990s, based on crossings between African rice (Oryza glaberrima Steud.) and Asian rice (O. sativa L.). Nigeria has been one of the seven West African countries that benefited from multinational NERICA rice disseminated project. The purpose of the study is to examine farmers' adoption level of NERICA rice varieties in Ekiti State Nigeria. Multistage sampling procedure was used in selecting ninety NERICA rice farmers for the study. Data were collected through the use of structured interview schedule and were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression. The result showed that the mean age of farmers is 46 years, implying that they are in their active age. Extension agents (72.0%) were the major sources of information to farmers on NERICA rice varieties. It also revealed that farmers had low adoption index of 23.3% as regards NERICA rice varieties. This means that the NERICA rice varieties have not been highly adopted by majority of the farmers. The study further revealed that years of farming experience were positively significant and influence the adoption of NERICA rice varieties. This implies that, if adoption rate is to be increased, then this variety needs to be disseminated among experienced farmers. The major constraints to the adoption of NERICA rice varieties include pest infestation ( x = 1.92), climate change ( x = 1.59) and inadequate capital for adopting the technology ( x = 1.51). Based on the above findings, efforts should be made by research institutes, extension agents and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in encouraging the farmers in the adoption of this proven rice variety in order to enhance Nigeria's rice production by minimizing the constraints.

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Section: Constraints In Adopting Nerica Rice Varietysupporting

confidence: 63%

Farmers Adoption Level of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) Varieties in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Akinnagbe

Akinbobola

2021

Agric Res

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A gendered approach to determinants of adoption of cassava-legume intensification technology and its impact on households’ poverty status in innovation platforms of Southwestern Nigeria

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Olaniyan,

Gaya

et al. 2023

African Journal of Science, Technology, Innovation and Developm

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Grower decision-making factors in adoption of specialty cultivars: A case study of potatoes in the San Luis Valley

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Potatoes are the most consumed vegetable worldwide and play an important role in the U.S. economy. Growers make critical decisions each year in choosing which cultivar to grow, based on factors such as yield, resilience to the growing environment, and utility in the food industry. Current research supports the finding that less-common specialty cultivars (SCs) have benefits for human health. However, growers have been slow to adopt SCs into mainstream operations. Here, we identify major factors in the decision-making process that determine whether a population of growers in the San Luis Valley, Colorado, a major potato-growing region, adopt SC potatoes. We used a combination of ethnographic techniques and quantitative methods to examine drivers of adoption. The data demonstrate grower perceptions within potato farming and the complexity of interacting factors in decision-making. An integration of the Theory of Planned Behavior, Rational Expectation Hypothesis, and Diffusion of Innovation models identifies economic and social factors that influence grower decision-making. Growers that were more aware of specialty cultivar innovation and associated consumer demand were more open to SCs adoption. Other influencing factors include a grower’s experience selling a SC in the previous year and access to diverse markets. Based on these data, we developed a new model to explain grower decision-making processes in adopting SCs. The model demonstrates that one current barrier to adoption is access to buyers, including warehouses, retailers, and households. Taken together, this research demonstrates how rational expectations stem from economic outcomes, knowledge, and experience in the potato industry. These results are important in helping to consider opportunities for growers to access new, higher value markets, while also improving consumer access to nutritious cultivars.

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Adoption of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) technology in Ogun State, Nigeria

Cited by 7 publications

References 6 publications

Farmers Adoption Level of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) Varieties in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Farmers Adoption Level of New Rice for Africa (NERICA) Varieties in Ekiti State, Nigeria

A gendered approach to determinants of adoption of cassava-legume intensification technology and its impact on households’ poverty status in innovation platforms of Southwestern Nigeria

Grower decision-making factors in adoption of specialty cultivars: A case study of potatoes in the San Luis Valley

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