ANALYSIS OF ADOPTION OF NERICA 1 RICE TECHNOLOGIES AMONG FARMERS IN GOMBE STATE, NIGERIA
Bala, J1.,Yusuf, H.A1., Ajala, M.K2., Abdulmumini, L3.and Mumini, M.Y1
1Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
2National Animal Production Research Institutes, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State
3Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Federal University Dutsin Ma, Katsina State
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ABSTRACT
The study examines level of adoption of NERICA 1 rice among farmers in
Gombe State. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to determine the sample
for the study. Primary data was collected through the use of structured questionnaire. Descriptive
statistics such as percentage, minimum, maximum, means, standard deviation and
adoption index was used to achieve objectives of this study. The mean age, years of schooling and
farming experiences of respondents were 37.8 years, 11.9 years and 14.5
years respectively. Sex shows that 90.2% are males’ farmers and 81.1% are
membership of cooperative with average household size of 8 persons and farm
size of 1.5 ha. The respondents
access minimum of N10, 000 credits and
have maximum household income of N500,
000 with a mean output of 2189.8 Kg/ha. It is concluded that majority of the
respondents are male, literate, married
with moderate household size and young. The level of adoption of NERICA 1 rice
technologies in the study areas was found to be low hence it is recommended
that Government at all levels, private sectors and NGOs should motivate youth
to sustain the cooperative spirit and create awareness to the farmers through
seminars and workshop on the importance of women involvement in farming
activities, also, private investors, NGOs and Governments should collaborates
and supply farm inputs such as certified NERICA 1 seeds, fertilizer,
pesticides, herbicides, planters, weeders and harvesters fabricated by research
institutes to reduce drudgery which mostly deter farmers from full adoption of
promoted technologies (NERICA 1 rice).
Keywords: Analysis, Adoption, NERICA, Rice and Technologies