Determinant Factors to Decision to Adopt Pro-Vitamin a Cassava Varieties by Farmers in Abia State of Nigeria

Onunka, B N,, S I Ume, I B Okoroafor and O N Edeh
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Onunka, B N,: Department of extension and Management (AEM).Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
S I Ume: Department of extension and Management (AEM).Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
I B Okoroafor: Department of Statistics. Federal College of Agriculture Ishiagu, Ivo LGA, Ebonyi State, Nigeria
O N Edeh: National Root Crop Research Institute (NRCRI), Umudike. Igbariam Sub-station. Anambra State, Nigeria.

International Journal of Research and Scientific Innovation, 2020, vol. 7, issue 10, 148-155

Abstract: Determinant factors to decision to adopt pro-vitamin A cassava varieties by farmers in Abia State of Nigeria was studied. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select one hundred and twenty respondents for the study. A structured questionnaire and oral interview were used to elicit data for the study. Percentage responses and Probit model analysis were used to address the objectives of the study. The result of the probit analytical model showed that farmers’ educational level, membership of organization, farming experience, farm size, off-farm income and extension services were the determinants factors to the decision to adopt improved pro vitamin A cassava varieties There is need to enhance farmers’ access to educational programmes, credit facility, off-farm employment and extension services.

Date: 2020
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