Socio-economic Analysis and Adoption of Improved Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties by Farmers in the North West Region of Cameroon

Manu, Isaac; Tarla, D. N.; Chefor, G-F; Ndeh, E. E.; Chia, I.

doi:10.9734/ajaees/2015/9975

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“…Similarly, for nonadopters men made up only 15.33% while 84.67% were women ( Table 2). The dominance of the female sex in maize production is in conformity with previous results that indicated the predominance of women in the maize production sector in the North West region of Cameroon [24,25]. This can be explained by the fact that women consider farming as a full time job through which they can assist their families.…”

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“…The results further indicated that only 4.66% of adopters have no formal education against 95.34% who have undergone formal education, with 54% who had completed at least primary education (Table 2). Hence more than 80% of the respondents had undergone formal education in conformity with some results which showed that the respondents have the ability to understand agricultural production systems and techniques, and so they have the capacity to undertake agricultural production activities with fewer constraints [25]. Other results reported that farmers who are more educated are generally more open to innovative ideas and new technologies that promote technical change.…”

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Comparative Analysis of Improved Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) Seeds Adoption on Smallholder Farmers’ Performance in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon

Engwali¹,

Dinga²,

Chotangui³

2019

IJAE

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This paper describes the socioeconomic characteristics of smallholder adopters and non-adopters of improved maize seeds; compares the physical productivity (yield) level of improved maize seed adopters' and non-adopters'; determines the differences in cost, revenue and gross margin between smallholder adopters and non-adopters of improved maize seeds in Fako division. To achieve these objectives, data were collected from 150 adopters and 150 non-adopters of improved maize seeds and analyzed with the use of descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The results of the study show that maize production is dominated by educated married women (76.67%) with average age of 48 years for adopters and 51 years for non-adopters of improved maize seeds in Fako Division. Results also show that the average family size is 4 persons who rely on agricultural production as their main source of income and have been farming for an average of 17 years for adopters and 21 years for non-adopters of improved maize seed although without any training in maize production. The result of physical productivity (yield) revealed the existence of productivity gap between adopters and nonadopters with a significant (P < 0.001) positive difference of 297.7kg, in favour of adopters. In the same light, a difference in gross margin of 44,329.28 FCFA (Franc de la Communauté Financière l'Afrique) was recorded in favour of adopters of improved maize seeds. Therefore, improved maize seed can be considered as one of the empowerment tools with the potential of boosting farm productivity, increasing farmers' income, increase food security and welfare of farmers in the long run.

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Section: Socio-economic Characteristics Of Respondentssupporting

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Comparative Analysis of Improved Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) Seeds Adoption on Smallholder Farmers’ Performance in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon

Engwali¹,

Dinga²,

Chotangui³

2019

IJAE

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“…Almost 70% of the active population is involved in agriculture, which contributes to about 25% of the Gross Domestic Product [3], with 55% of its rural population involved in agricultural activity, living in extremely poor conditions [6]. Moreover, the practice of agriculture is rendered difficult by the absence of farming tools, fertilizers, illiteracy, farm to market roads, pest problems, drying and storage facilities [7]. To ensure food security for the whole year, farmers store more than 75% of their harvested maize and cowpea and they have to protect them from weevil attacks [8].…”

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Insecticidal activity of essential oils of Chenopodium ambrosioides and Cupressus sempervirens and their binary combinations on Sitophilus zeamais

Langsi¹,

K²,

Fokunang³

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GSC Biol. Pharm. Sci.

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Maize is cultivated worldwide and used as food and for fuel production. It is usually attacked and destroyed during storage by Sitophilus zeamais. With inaccessibility to synthetic pesticides, farmers are left with the choice of using locally available plant based pesticides. For this reason, we tested the insecticidal potentials of essential oils (EOs) of Chenopodium ambrosioides and Cupressus sempervirens and their binary combinations against S. zeamais on stored maize. Mortality, progeny inhibition, repellence and damage were tested. Pesticide characteristics of both essential oils were dose-dependent, 200 μL/kg of all the combinations caused at least 80% mortality within 14 days of storage while the 50:50 combination completely inhibited progeny production. Moreover, 8 μL of all the EO were repellent to the weevils. The 50:50 binary combination was the most active in all the tests carried out. Pesticidal interactions between the oils in combination were mostly additive and synergistic. There was also a good control of insect population increase and grain damage after six months of storage. Therefore both EOs can be recommended for the control of S. zeamais.

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“…Other studies have instead been interested in the impacts of adopting improved maize varieties on maize yields and/or poverty (Bezu, Kassie, Shiferaw, & Ricker‐Gilbert, ; Khonje, Manda, Alene, & Kassie, ; Manu et al., ; Nabasirye, Kiiza, & Omiat, 2012; Ntsama Etoundi & Kamgnia Dia, ; Ouma, Bett, & Mbataru, ; Takam Fongang, ). Most studies have demonstrated a positive impact of adoption of improved maize varieties on maize yields, except that of Takam Fongang (), who found no significant impact.…”

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“…Within this sector, maize plays an important role. Maize provides income to more than three million small rural farmers (Manu, Tarla, & Chefor, 2014). The maize market represents approximately 25 billion XAF 1 each year and is a source of employment for a growing population (Ntsama Etoundi & Kamgnia Dia, 2008).…”

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Adoption and impact of improved maize varieties on maize yields: Evidence from central Cameroon

Takam-Fongang

Kamdem

Kane

2018

Review Development Economics

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This study uses both the endogenous switching regression and propensity score matching models to analyze the adoption and impact of improved maize varieties on maize yields in central Cameroon. The results show that (i) education level, agricultural training, proximity to an Institute of Agricultural Research for Development branch and farmers’ perceptions of yield and risk of improved maize varieties significantly affect the adoption of improved maize varieties and (ii) the adoption of improved maize varieties enhances maize yields. Therefore, policies designed to stimulate adoption of improved maize varieties should be promoted. Improvement of access to school and agricultural training may serve as good strategies for promoting the adoption of improved maize varieties in Cameroon.

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Socio-economic Analysis and Adoption of Improved Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties by Farmers in the North West Region of Cameroon

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Comparative Analysis of Improved Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) Seeds Adoption on Smallholder Farmers’ Performance in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon

Comparative Analysis of Improved Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) Seeds Adoption on Smallholder Farmers’ Performance in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon

Insecticidal activity of essential oils of Chenopodium ambrosioides and Cupressus sempervirens and their binary combinations on Sitophilus zeamais

Adoption and impact of improved maize varieties on maize yields: Evidence from central Cameroon

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Socio-economic Analysis and Adoption of Improved Maize (Zea mays L.) Varieties by Farmers in the North West Region of Cameroon

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Comparative Analysis of Improved Maize (&lt;i&gt;Zea mays&lt;/i&gt; L.) Seeds Adoption on Smallholder Farmers’ Performance in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon

Comparative Analysis of Improved Maize (&lt;i&gt;Zea mays&lt;/i&gt; L.) Seeds Adoption on Smallholder Farmers’ Performance in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon

Insecticidal activity of essential oils of Chenopodium ambrosioides and Cupressus sempervirens and their binary combinations on Sitophilus zeamais

Adoption and impact of improved maize varieties on maize yields: Evidence from central Cameroon

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Comparative Analysis of Improved Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) Seeds Adoption on Smallholder Farmers’ Performance in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon

Comparative Analysis of Improved Maize (<i>Zea mays</i> L.) Seeds Adoption on Smallholder Farmers’ Performance in Fako Division, South West Region, Cameroon