A Tobit Analysis of Propensity to Discontinue Adoption of Yam Minisett Technology among Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria

Authors

  • Anaeto F.C Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  • Okereke- Ejiogu N Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  • Uke P.C Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Enugu State, Nigeria
  • Korie O.C Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
  • Ohajianya D.O Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.70.2017.43.58.62

Keywords:

Tobit, Adoption, Discontinuance, Technology, Yam Minsett, Anambra State

Abstract

This study analyzed farmers’ propensity to discontinue adoption of yam minisett technology in Anambra State, Nigeria. Data were collected in 2015 with validated questionnaire from 134 proportionately and randomly selected yam farmers. Data collected were analyzed using the Tobit model. Results of the estimation showed that significant variables leading to discontinuance of adopted yam minisett technology were extension visit, participation in extension related workshops, feedback provision, input availability, and perception of yield. Foremost among these factors were extension visits and participated in extension related workshops which therefore should be sustained after farmers have adopted a technology.

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Published

2017-06-29

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2017)

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How to Cite

A Tobit Analysis of Propensity to Discontinue Adoption of Yam Minisett Technology among Farmers in Anambra State, Nigeria. (2017). International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Research, 4(3), 58-62. https://doi.org/10.18488/journal.70.2017.43.58.62