This document summarizes a study on the adoption of innovations by dairy goat farmers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. The study analyzed 162 dairy goat farmers who were members of 6 farmer groups. It found that the level of adoption was influenced significantly by farmers' experience and number of goats owned. The farmers received innovations from the government, universities, and other farmers. Common innovations included fresh forage, concentrate feed, animal housing improvements, and record keeping. The majority of farmers had elementary education levels and average farming experience of 10 years. Most owned less than 0.8 animal units of goats. The study provides insight into the characteristics of dairy goat farmers and the factors that influence their adoption of agricultural innovations.
This study aims to analyze the stage of technology adoption and farmers’ behavior toward technology adoption on cropping systems of Jajar Legowo (JLS) and Direct Seeding System (DSS) on rice farming in the village of Duria Asi, Wonggeduku district of Konawe Regency, Indonesia. This research was conducted on March to May 2017. The research approach used is qualitative research. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, documentation, and archival footage. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the application of of jajar legowo planting system has not been widely applied (23%). Farmers’ behavior is determined by internal and external factors in determining the technology’s adoption ability of Jajar Legowo System and Direct Seeding System. Therefore, cooperation from extension agencies and researchers is needed to increase the ability of farmers’ group in rice field farming so that local institution can perform its function better in order to achieve the production target.
Determinants of Agricultural Innovations Adoption among Cooperative and Non C...ijtsrd
This study examined the determinants of agricultural innovations adoption among cooperative and non cooperative farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. The research design used in this study is descriptive survey research design. The area of study was Imo State, and data were gotten from the three zones, namely, Orlu, Owerri and Okigwe. Data were generated from a total population of 1184 registered cooperatives and non cooperative farmers. Using Taro Yamane formula, a total of 464 respondents were selected from both cooperative and non cooperative farmers. Questionnaire was the instrument of data collection. Descriptive statistics and one way Analysis of Variance ANOVA were employed to address the research questions and to test the promulgated hypothesis. The findings revealed that important determinant of adoption include educational level, annual income, farm experience, frequency of contact, cooperative membership, price of the produce, type of media used, government policy, availability of success stories, frequency of training, attitude to novel ideas, household size, extent of livelihood diversification, availability of markets and parents occupation. Determinants of agricultural innovation adoption were also the same for cooperative and non cooperative farmers. Based on the findings made in the study, the study recommends that cooperative extension services need to be revolutionalized and given adequate attention. This can be achieved by developing new framework for cooperative extension and forging a common ground for both cooperative and agricultural extension work. Apart from recruitment and deployment of competent and well motivated staff, there is the need for provision of work gadget and work tools that are in tune with technological changes. Supervision and retraining of extension staff should also become a priority. Michael, Maureen Chinenye | Ojiagu, Nkechi Cordelia | Umebali, E. Emmanuel "Determinants of Agricultural Innovations Adoption among Cooperative and Non-Cooperative Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-3 , April 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30329.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/30329/determinants-of-agricultural-innovations-adoption-among-cooperative-and-noncooperative-farmers-in-imo-state-nigeria/michael-maureen-chinenye
This study aims to analyze the stage of technology adoption and farmers’ behavior toward technology adoption on cropping systems of Jajar Legowo (JLS) and Direct Seeding System (DSS) on rice farming in the village of Duria Asi, Wonggeduku district of Konawe Regency, Indonesia. This research was conducted on March to May 2017. The research approach used is qualitative research. Data collection was conducted through in-depth interviews, participatory observation, documentation, and archival footage. Data were analyzed using qualitative descriptive analysis. The results showed that the application of of jajar legowo planting system has not been widely applied (23%). Farmers’ behavior is determined by internal and external factors in determining the technology’s adoption ability of Jajar Legowo System and Direct Seeding System. Therefore, cooperation from extension agencies and researchers is needed to increase the ability of farmers’ group in rice field farming so that local institution can perform its function better in order to achieve the production target.
Determinants of Agricultural Innovations Adoption among Cooperative and Non C...ijtsrd
This study examined the determinants of agricultural innovations adoption among cooperative and non cooperative farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. The research design used in this study is descriptive survey research design. The area of study was Imo State, and data were gotten from the three zones, namely, Orlu, Owerri and Okigwe. Data were generated from a total population of 1184 registered cooperatives and non cooperative farmers. Using Taro Yamane formula, a total of 464 respondents were selected from both cooperative and non cooperative farmers. Questionnaire was the instrument of data collection. Descriptive statistics and one way Analysis of Variance ANOVA were employed to address the research questions and to test the promulgated hypothesis. The findings revealed that important determinant of adoption include educational level, annual income, farm experience, frequency of contact, cooperative membership, price of the produce, type of media used, government policy, availability of success stories, frequency of training, attitude to novel ideas, household size, extent of livelihood diversification, availability of markets and parents occupation. Determinants of agricultural innovation adoption were also the same for cooperative and non cooperative farmers. Based on the findings made in the study, the study recommends that cooperative extension services need to be revolutionalized and given adequate attention. This can be achieved by developing new framework for cooperative extension and forging a common ground for both cooperative and agricultural extension work. Apart from recruitment and deployment of competent and well motivated staff, there is the need for provision of work gadget and work tools that are in tune with technological changes. Supervision and retraining of extension staff should also become a priority. Michael, Maureen Chinenye | Ojiagu, Nkechi Cordelia | Umebali, E. Emmanuel "Determinants of Agricultural Innovations Adoption among Cooperative and Non-Cooperative Farmers in Imo State, Nigeria" Published in International Journal of Trend in Scientific Research and Development (ijtsrd), ISSN: 2456-6470, Volume-4 | Issue-3 , April 2020, URL: https://www.ijtsrd.com/papers/ijtsrd30329.pdf Paper Url :https://www.ijtsrd.com/engineering/agricultural-engineering/30329/determinants-of-agricultural-innovations-adoption-among-cooperative-and-noncooperative-farmers-in-imo-state-nigeria/michael-maureen-chinenye
Plant protection applications in organic agriculture and farmers’ approaches ...Innspub Net
Plant production is becoming more important day by day with organic agriculture, one of the agricultural production systems. Plant protection applications with the right method are regarded as one of the most important factors to achieve sustainable organic agriculture. This study was conducted to identify the present situation in plant protection practices performed by organic agriculture enterprises on plant production and frequently faced problems such as pests, diseases, weeds and plant physiology in their fields in Kocaeli. A further purpose was to determine farmers’ approaches to these problems as well as organic agriculture in plant production. In this regard, the study was carried out in the middle of 2016 by a face to face close and open ended questionnaire following a full count method in Kocaeli Province in Turkey. The data show that there are various solved and unresolved biotic and abiotic problems in organic plant farming. According to the results weeds, aphids, late blight and downy mildew are as biotic, short time period of vegetation and forest are as abiotic are mostly facing problem in the fields. “Plant Protection problems” is stated as the second most important subject by farmers. In addition farmers’ awareness and expectations were revealed in the organic farming system. According to the results. Kocaeli has farmers who are aware and well educated that applies the main principles of organic agriculture, yet they remain incapable for plant protection in organic agriculture and for some other issues independent of this subject.
Relationship between Farmers’ Participation in Technology Development and Dis...Premier Publishers
Improved sugarcane varieties have been developed and promoted in Kenya, to enhance sugarcane productivity. However, their acceptance by farmers is low. This paper investigates this phenomenon in attempt to underpin contributing factors to low acceptance. It examines the relationship between farmers’ participation in technology development and dissemination processes; and acceptability of improved sugarcane varieties in Kakamega County. This study used cross-sectional survey research design. Target population was 137,355 small-scale sugarcane farmers from Kakamega County, from which a sample of 384 farmers was randomly selected. Questionnaires were used to collect data, which was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study established limited participation of sugarcane farmers in the development and dissemination of improved sugarcane varieties. Significant relationships were established between farmers’ participation in the development and dissemination of improved sugarcane varieties with their acceptability by farmers. The number of year’s farmers had produced these varieties was found to be a strong indicator of their acceptability by farmers. Research findings indicate need to avail necessary information about the improved varieties to farmers by the extension service providers. Utilization of farmer Participatory Technology Development and Dissemination approaches need to be enhanced in the development and dissemination of improved sugarcane technologies.
Perception of Farmers for Improved Maize Varieties on Local Maize Variety: Th...Premier Publishers
Agriculture is the most important for the developing countries to overcome poverty. It is from this ground the need to analyze the perception of small holder farmers towards improved maize varieties on local maize variety. Out of 19 kebeles in Kiremu district three kebeles were selected using simple random sampling. Simple random sampling was also employed to select the target households. Structured instrumental questionnaire was developed, pre-tested and used for collecting data from 189 randomly selected households. Descriptive statistics was employed to analyze data. Averagely marketability characteristics, yield characteristics, disease resistant characteristics and shattering resistant attributes of improved maize varieties were the most perceived on the local maize variety by the small holder farmers of the study area. Therefore, government and other development organization should create a favorable environment like strengthening farmers’ knowledge on modern agriculture production throughout strengthening of the extension service and giving more attention to farmers’ priorities and needs related to agriculture.
Analysis of adaptation and extent of adaptation to climate variability among ...researchagriculture
The performance of agriculture is influenced by many factors including
climate variability. This factor is gradually being recognized as a key element in
shaping the form, scale, size and time
-
frame of agricultural productivity. Climate
variability is expected to have significant economic, environmental and social impacts
on various sectors of the Kenyan economy. In particular, rural farmers who depend on
major crops like maize and wheat for their livelihoods are likely to bear the brunt of
adverse impacts. The extent to which these impacts are felt depends in large part on
the extent of adaptation in response to climate variability. The key question here is,
“Why are wheat farmers in Rongai district facing continued decline in wheat output
despite evidence from both national and continental perspective that farmers have
adapted to climatic variability”. This study seeks to find out whether wheat farmers in
Rongai District have adapted to climate variability, and if that is the case, to what
extent. The study used multistage sampling procedure to select 150 wheat farmers in
Rongai district informed by both primary and secondary data sources. Data analysis
was done using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that indeed, farmers in the
area were able to recognize that temperatures have increased and there has been a
reduction in the volume of rainfall as well the vegetation cover. They were also able
to note changes in disease occurrence and pest infestation. The percentage of
farmers who perceived the changes was 62% while those who did not were 38%. The
percentage of farmers who perceived changes in temperature, precipitation and
vegetation cover were all equal. This indicates that the farmers were able to relate all
the three indicators of climate variability similarly.
Merauke as a food barn has been carried out since the days of the Dutch
administration, namely by making Merauke an Asia Pacific food warehouse. To
realize this target, the Dutch government conducted a program to move the
population known as colonization, namely by bringing residents from Java to be
moved to Merauke. After the independence period the Indonesian colonization
program was still held by the name of transmigration. These transmigrant farmers
then live side by side with local residents and transmit the ability to cultivate rice to
local residents in Merauke Regency who previously lived from gathering, shifting
fields, sago farming, fishing, hunting and farming with the method of lagging, finally
getting interested in learning to grow crops rice. The purpose of this study is to
analyze (1) the factors that influence rice farming production on transmigrant
This research was conducted in Merauke Regency, Papua - Indonesia Province, in
two districts namely Semangga District and Tanah Miring District, from June to
August 2018. This research was a descriptive analysis study, with a sampling method
using multistage random sampling technique and obtained by 53 local farmers who
produce rice. Data analysis uses the stochastic frontier production function. Gamma
which is significant shows that the rice production of local farmers in Merauke
Regency is not technically efficient. Gamma coefficient ( ץ) shows that 99% of
technical inefficiency is due to managerial factors (factors that can be controlled by
humans) and the remaining 1% is caused by factors that cannot be controlled by
humans (noise) namely weather, natural disasters, disease pests and so on. The factor
of technical inefficiency decreases with the increase in the number of members in the
family. Local farmers who have their own land ownership status are more efficient
than local farmers who use land that is not their own, and the Marind are more
efficient than other local tribes. The level of technical efficiency achieved by rice
farmers of local farmers in Merauke Regency, Papua-Indonesia Province, ranges
Sustainable Agriculture Technologies (SATs) significantly contribute to addressing the negative effects of land degradation, poor soil health and climate variability in the agriculture sector. Despite efforts made by different stakeholders in promoting SATs to improve maize productivity in Mzimba South in Malawi, the adoption of the technologies among small-scale farmers remains unsatisfactory. As a result, most of the farmers continue to realize low maize yields. A survey was conducted from July to September 2019 to investigate the influence of selected institutional and technological factors on the adoption of SATs in maize farming among the small-scale farmers in Mzimba South. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select a representative sample of 132 small-scale maize farming household heads. Data was collected using a researcher-administered questionnaire. Multivariate probit, ordered probit and ordinary least square (OLS) models were applied to determine the influence of the selected factors on the adoption of SATs at α level of .05 using STATA and SPSS. Qualitative data was analyzed by a deductive approach, in which responses were categorized and summarized under the related themes. The study established that the adoption of SATs was significantly influenced by membership in farmer organizations (FOs), access to extension services, and the levels of relative advantage and complexity associated with the SATs. The findings of the study implied that the Government of Malawi and relevant stakeholders in the agriculture sector need to train and recruit more extension field staff to improve coverage and frequency of extension services delivery on sustainable agriculture. The stakeholders should also promote affiliation of the small-scale farmers to FOs to improve access to agricultural extension services and production resources on sustainable farming. In addition, efforts should be made to develop and promote affordable mechanization options for reducing farm drudgery associated with the implementation of SATs. Furthermore, the Government of Malawi should facilitate the formulation, enactment, and enforcement of local by-laws for safeguarding the SATs and their related inputs (or raw materials) against vandalism, livestock damage, and bushfires.
Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices among Farmers in Ohaukwu Local...BRNSS Publication Hub
The study was conducted with the broad objective of determining the level of adoption of sustainable
agricultural practices (SAPs) among farmers in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Multistage, random, and systematic sampling procedures were employed to select 160 respondents for
the study. The collected data were analyzed using relevant descriptive and inferential statistics suitable
for each objective. The result showed that majority of the respondents were females who were married,
having a mean age of 43 years and mean number of years of experience of 17. Majority of them acquired
secondary school education while practicing Christianity and were engaged in the production of both crops
and animals (mixed farming), having mean farm size of 0.8 ha in scattered plots and mean annual income
of N71,400 which was regarded as low income. Most of the farmers were not members to any farmers’
cooperative society. The predominant SAPs adopted included crop rotation, compost manure, and use of
tolerant varieties. Furthermore, socioeconomic characteristics of the rural farmers were observed to have
strong influence on adoption of SAPs by the farmers. The constraints to the adoption of SAPs among farmers
were socioeconomic, political, and institutional. The null hypothesis tested using F-test was rejected at 5%
level of significance. Consequently, it was concluded that socioeconomic characteristics of farmers actually
influenced adoption of SAPs, though there were identified constraints that limited the level of adoption
of such SAPs which if mitigated will improve adoption of the SAPs. Based on the study findings, the
policy recommendations were that relevant agencies should ensure vigorous dissemination of information
to farmers on available windows to low interest rate agricultural credit facilities by the government; reform
in land tenure system should be facilitated to support adoption of SAPs; Nigerian agricultural extension
program should be restructured to reflect sustainable agricultural context and emphasis; and farmers should
be encouraged to seek meteorological information to minimize risks from adverse weather conditions. This
will encourage adoption of SAPs and ensure that maximum result is achieved.
Lecturers’ Perception on Agriculture Mechanization in Rivers State, NigeriaAI Publications
The study investigated lecturers’ perception on agricultural mechanization in Rivers state, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, four research questions which sought the information regarding benefits, awareness, challenges and solutions guided the study. Population of the study comprises 360 lecturers from three tertiary institutions in Rivers state. Data collection was achieved using a questionnaire comprising 32 items and rated on a five point likert scale. Mean was used for data analysis. For results, regarding benefits, the respondents agreed that agricultural mechanization boosts food production but disagree that it boosts employment of labour. For awareness, lecturers were generally aware of mechanization in agriculture. For challenges, they perceived lack of skills to use mechanized farm equipment as one challenge to mechanization. They perceived that favourable government policies could enhance agricultural mechanization. The study recommend that awareness on agricultural mechanization should be created and government set up agricultural machinery industries for developing and hiring out mechanized farm tools at subsidized rates to farmers.
Factors affecting agricultural sustainable activities among wheat producersresearchagriculture
The sustainability of agricultural activities has been emphasized in many
studies. The main objective of this study is to determine the major factors affecting
the adoption of
sustainable activities among wheat producers in Marvdasht county in
Iran. The Survey research was used and the sample consists of 178 farmers that
selected with simple random sampling technique from 10 villages. Findings showed a
positive correlation between educational level, knowledge on sustainability, attending
on educational classes, participation in extension activities, social norms and
conducting sustainable agricultural activities. The regression findings showed that
age, educational level, knowledge on sustainability, agricultural income, total land of
family, attending on educational classes, participation in extension activities, social
norms, controllability of production factors were major variables to explain variability
in adoption of sustainable activities among wheat producers. The study has provided
recommendations to improve of adoption rate in sustainable agricultural activities.
Effect of Yam-Based Production on Poverty Status of Farmers In Kabba/Bunu Loc...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
Abstract— Poverty as a scourge is multi-dimensional in scope and needs concerted efforts to resolve. The study focused on the effect of yam-based farming on poverty status of farmer in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area (L.G.A) of Kogi State, Nigeria.
Specifically, the objectives were to examine the socio-economic characteristics of yam farmers in the study area, determine the effects of yam-based farming on their economic status, examine their level of poverty and examine the determinants of poverty status. Data for the study was obtained from a well-structured questionnaire administered to 120 respondents selected from the study area. Data analysis was done using simple descriptive statistics, poverty line analysis and logit model, the hypothesis was tested using t-test statistics.
The results showed that without income from yam production 68.5% of the respondents were below the poverty line while 31.5% of the respondents were above poverty line. But with yam production, the annual income of the respondents significantly scaled up (P < 0.05) with the proportion of the poor and non-poor being 29% and 71% respectively: Respondent perceived benefits derivable from yam-based production at (mean ≥ 3.00); were absence of hunger in the households (mean ≤ 4.42); affording better medical services (mean 4.26); ability to pay school fees (mean = 4.07) and payment of house rents (mean 3.44) among others. Finally, the results also revealed that three variable in the logit regression model were significant in explaining variation in the poverty status of the farming households. These are farm size, income from yam-based production and non-farming activities. It was recommended that government should provide bigger plot of land for those farmers who are determined to take farming as business and youth should be empowered in rural areas for farming.
Practices and Knowledge on Environmental and Health Hazards of Pesticides Use...Kenneth Barrientos
An Undergraduate Thesis presented during the Philippine Association of State Universities and Colleges-Region VI Student Research Symposium held at Iloilo City, Philippines on February 2013.
Plant protection applications in organic agriculture and farmers’ approaches ...Innspub Net
Plant production is becoming more important day by day with organic agriculture, one of the agricultural production systems. Plant protection applications with the right method are regarded as one of the most important factors to achieve sustainable organic agriculture. This study was conducted to identify the present situation in plant protection practices performed by organic agriculture enterprises on plant production and frequently faced problems such as pests, diseases, weeds and plant physiology in their fields in Kocaeli. A further purpose was to determine farmers’ approaches to these problems as well as organic agriculture in plant production. In this regard, the study was carried out in the middle of 2016 by a face to face close and open ended questionnaire following a full count method in Kocaeli Province in Turkey. The data show that there are various solved and unresolved biotic and abiotic problems in organic plant farming. According to the results weeds, aphids, late blight and downy mildew are as biotic, short time period of vegetation and forest are as abiotic are mostly facing problem in the fields. “Plant Protection problems” is stated as the second most important subject by farmers. In addition farmers’ awareness and expectations were revealed in the organic farming system. According to the results. Kocaeli has farmers who are aware and well educated that applies the main principles of organic agriculture, yet they remain incapable for plant protection in organic agriculture and for some other issues independent of this subject.
Relationship between Farmers’ Participation in Technology Development and Dis...Premier Publishers
Improved sugarcane varieties have been developed and promoted in Kenya, to enhance sugarcane productivity. However, their acceptance by farmers is low. This paper investigates this phenomenon in attempt to underpin contributing factors to low acceptance. It examines the relationship between farmers’ participation in technology development and dissemination processes; and acceptability of improved sugarcane varieties in Kakamega County. This study used cross-sectional survey research design. Target population was 137,355 small-scale sugarcane farmers from Kakamega County, from which a sample of 384 farmers was randomly selected. Questionnaires were used to collect data, which was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study established limited participation of sugarcane farmers in the development and dissemination of improved sugarcane varieties. Significant relationships were established between farmers’ participation in the development and dissemination of improved sugarcane varieties with their acceptability by farmers. The number of year’s farmers had produced these varieties was found to be a strong indicator of their acceptability by farmers. Research findings indicate need to avail necessary information about the improved varieties to farmers by the extension service providers. Utilization of farmer Participatory Technology Development and Dissemination approaches need to be enhanced in the development and dissemination of improved sugarcane technologies.
Perception of Farmers for Improved Maize Varieties on Local Maize Variety: Th...Premier Publishers
Agriculture is the most important for the developing countries to overcome poverty. It is from this ground the need to analyze the perception of small holder farmers towards improved maize varieties on local maize variety. Out of 19 kebeles in Kiremu district three kebeles were selected using simple random sampling. Simple random sampling was also employed to select the target households. Structured instrumental questionnaire was developed, pre-tested and used for collecting data from 189 randomly selected households. Descriptive statistics was employed to analyze data. Averagely marketability characteristics, yield characteristics, disease resistant characteristics and shattering resistant attributes of improved maize varieties were the most perceived on the local maize variety by the small holder farmers of the study area. Therefore, government and other development organization should create a favorable environment like strengthening farmers’ knowledge on modern agriculture production throughout strengthening of the extension service and giving more attention to farmers’ priorities and needs related to agriculture.
Analysis of adaptation and extent of adaptation to climate variability among ...researchagriculture
The performance of agriculture is influenced by many factors including
climate variability. This factor is gradually being recognized as a key element in
shaping the form, scale, size and time
-
frame of agricultural productivity. Climate
variability is expected to have significant economic, environmental and social impacts
on various sectors of the Kenyan economy. In particular, rural farmers who depend on
major crops like maize and wheat for their livelihoods are likely to bear the brunt of
adverse impacts. The extent to which these impacts are felt depends in large part on
the extent of adaptation in response to climate variability. The key question here is,
“Why are wheat farmers in Rongai district facing continued decline in wheat output
despite evidence from both national and continental perspective that farmers have
adapted to climatic variability”. This study seeks to find out whether wheat farmers in
Rongai District have adapted to climate variability, and if that is the case, to what
extent. The study used multistage sampling procedure to select 150 wheat farmers in
Rongai district informed by both primary and secondary data sources. Data analysis
was done using descriptive statistics. The results indicated that indeed, farmers in the
area were able to recognize that temperatures have increased and there has been a
reduction in the volume of rainfall as well the vegetation cover. They were also able
to note changes in disease occurrence and pest infestation. The percentage of
farmers who perceived the changes was 62% while those who did not were 38%. The
percentage of farmers who perceived changes in temperature, precipitation and
vegetation cover were all equal. This indicates that the farmers were able to relate all
the three indicators of climate variability similarly.
Merauke as a food barn has been carried out since the days of the Dutch
administration, namely by making Merauke an Asia Pacific food warehouse. To
realize this target, the Dutch government conducted a program to move the
population known as colonization, namely by bringing residents from Java to be
moved to Merauke. After the independence period the Indonesian colonization
program was still held by the name of transmigration. These transmigrant farmers
then live side by side with local residents and transmit the ability to cultivate rice to
local residents in Merauke Regency who previously lived from gathering, shifting
fields, sago farming, fishing, hunting and farming with the method of lagging, finally
getting interested in learning to grow crops rice. The purpose of this study is to
analyze (1) the factors that influence rice farming production on transmigrant
This research was conducted in Merauke Regency, Papua - Indonesia Province, in
two districts namely Semangga District and Tanah Miring District, from June to
August 2018. This research was a descriptive analysis study, with a sampling method
using multistage random sampling technique and obtained by 53 local farmers who
produce rice. Data analysis uses the stochastic frontier production function. Gamma
which is significant shows that the rice production of local farmers in Merauke
Regency is not technically efficient. Gamma coefficient ( ץ) shows that 99% of
technical inefficiency is due to managerial factors (factors that can be controlled by
humans) and the remaining 1% is caused by factors that cannot be controlled by
humans (noise) namely weather, natural disasters, disease pests and so on. The factor
of technical inefficiency decreases with the increase in the number of members in the
family. Local farmers who have their own land ownership status are more efficient
than local farmers who use land that is not their own, and the Marind are more
efficient than other local tribes. The level of technical efficiency achieved by rice
farmers of local farmers in Merauke Regency, Papua-Indonesia Province, ranges
Sustainable Agriculture Technologies (SATs) significantly contribute to addressing the negative effects of land degradation, poor soil health and climate variability in the agriculture sector. Despite efforts made by different stakeholders in promoting SATs to improve maize productivity in Mzimba South in Malawi, the adoption of the technologies among small-scale farmers remains unsatisfactory. As a result, most of the farmers continue to realize low maize yields. A survey was conducted from July to September 2019 to investigate the influence of selected institutional and technological factors on the adoption of SATs in maize farming among the small-scale farmers in Mzimba South. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select a representative sample of 132 small-scale maize farming household heads. Data was collected using a researcher-administered questionnaire. Multivariate probit, ordered probit and ordinary least square (OLS) models were applied to determine the influence of the selected factors on the adoption of SATs at α level of .05 using STATA and SPSS. Qualitative data was analyzed by a deductive approach, in which responses were categorized and summarized under the related themes. The study established that the adoption of SATs was significantly influenced by membership in farmer organizations (FOs), access to extension services, and the levels of relative advantage and complexity associated with the SATs. The findings of the study implied that the Government of Malawi and relevant stakeholders in the agriculture sector need to train and recruit more extension field staff to improve coverage and frequency of extension services delivery on sustainable agriculture. The stakeholders should also promote affiliation of the small-scale farmers to FOs to improve access to agricultural extension services and production resources on sustainable farming. In addition, efforts should be made to develop and promote affordable mechanization options for reducing farm drudgery associated with the implementation of SATs. Furthermore, the Government of Malawi should facilitate the formulation, enactment, and enforcement of local by-laws for safeguarding the SATs and their related inputs (or raw materials) against vandalism, livestock damage, and bushfires.
Adoption of Sustainable Agricultural Practices among Farmers in Ohaukwu Local...BRNSS Publication Hub
The study was conducted with the broad objective of determining the level of adoption of sustainable
agricultural practices (SAPs) among farmers in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria.
Multistage, random, and systematic sampling procedures were employed to select 160 respondents for
the study. The collected data were analyzed using relevant descriptive and inferential statistics suitable
for each objective. The result showed that majority of the respondents were females who were married,
having a mean age of 43 years and mean number of years of experience of 17. Majority of them acquired
secondary school education while practicing Christianity and were engaged in the production of both crops
and animals (mixed farming), having mean farm size of 0.8 ha in scattered plots and mean annual income
of N71,400 which was regarded as low income. Most of the farmers were not members to any farmers’
cooperative society. The predominant SAPs adopted included crop rotation, compost manure, and use of
tolerant varieties. Furthermore, socioeconomic characteristics of the rural farmers were observed to have
strong influence on adoption of SAPs by the farmers. The constraints to the adoption of SAPs among farmers
were socioeconomic, political, and institutional. The null hypothesis tested using F-test was rejected at 5%
level of significance. Consequently, it was concluded that socioeconomic characteristics of farmers actually
influenced adoption of SAPs, though there were identified constraints that limited the level of adoption
of such SAPs which if mitigated will improve adoption of the SAPs. Based on the study findings, the
policy recommendations were that relevant agencies should ensure vigorous dissemination of information
to farmers on available windows to low interest rate agricultural credit facilities by the government; reform
in land tenure system should be facilitated to support adoption of SAPs; Nigerian agricultural extension
program should be restructured to reflect sustainable agricultural context and emphasis; and farmers should
be encouraged to seek meteorological information to minimize risks from adverse weather conditions. This
will encourage adoption of SAPs and ensure that maximum result is achieved.
Lecturers’ Perception on Agriculture Mechanization in Rivers State, NigeriaAI Publications
The study investigated lecturers’ perception on agricultural mechanization in Rivers state, Nigeria. A descriptive survey design was adopted, four research questions which sought the information regarding benefits, awareness, challenges and solutions guided the study. Population of the study comprises 360 lecturers from three tertiary institutions in Rivers state. Data collection was achieved using a questionnaire comprising 32 items and rated on a five point likert scale. Mean was used for data analysis. For results, regarding benefits, the respondents agreed that agricultural mechanization boosts food production but disagree that it boosts employment of labour. For awareness, lecturers were generally aware of mechanization in agriculture. For challenges, they perceived lack of skills to use mechanized farm equipment as one challenge to mechanization. They perceived that favourable government policies could enhance agricultural mechanization. The study recommend that awareness on agricultural mechanization should be created and government set up agricultural machinery industries for developing and hiring out mechanized farm tools at subsidized rates to farmers.
Factors affecting agricultural sustainable activities among wheat producersresearchagriculture
The sustainability of agricultural activities has been emphasized in many
studies. The main objective of this study is to determine the major factors affecting
the adoption of
sustainable activities among wheat producers in Marvdasht county in
Iran. The Survey research was used and the sample consists of 178 farmers that
selected with simple random sampling technique from 10 villages. Findings showed a
positive correlation between educational level, knowledge on sustainability, attending
on educational classes, participation in extension activities, social norms and
conducting sustainable agricultural activities. The regression findings showed that
age, educational level, knowledge on sustainability, agricultural income, total land of
family, attending on educational classes, participation in extension activities, social
norms, controllability of production factors were major variables to explain variability
in adoption of sustainable activities among wheat producers. The study has provided
recommendations to improve of adoption rate in sustainable agricultural activities.
Effect of Yam-Based Production on Poverty Status of Farmers In Kabba/Bunu Loc...Agriculture Journal IJOEAR
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employment and income for about 1.5 million people. Its contribution in agriculture growth is 4.81% and in
Livestock growth 9.84%. Poultry meat contributes 19% of the total meat production in the country. The current
investment on poultry industry is above Rs. 200 billion. Poultry sector has shown a robust growth at the rate of
8-10% annually, which reflects its inherent potential. The study was design to investigate economic analysis of
poultry farm production, major objectives of the study were to asses' financial gain from poultry production,
primary data on poultry farms was collected from the farmers through personal interviews with the help of
specially designed questionnaire. A simple random sampling technique was used to collect the data. Statistical
techniques like means, comparison of means and frequency distribution was used for production cost and yield
analysis. On an average total fixed cost was Rs. 111500.00, labour input cost includes Rs 168000.00 on an
average per farm poultry farmer spent labour cost of production. This included Rs. 20000.00 on Supervision
(weekly visit), Electrician(when problem) Rs.4000.00, Feedings Rs. 40000.00, Cleaning Rs. 40000.00,
Watchmen Rs. 50000.00, Drinkers Rs. 22000.00 and Spraying(weekly spray) Rs. 6000.00 respectively. Selected
poultry farmers in study area on average per farm spent on marketing cost was Rs. 134000.00. This included Rs.
24000.OOfor loading, Rs. 86000.00 for transportation and Rs. 24000.00 of unloading. On an average per farm
total cost of production was Rs. 679756.00 and obtained physical productivity 7212 live birds and 12560 eggs
whose revenue productivity was Rs. 1096500.00 and net income was Rs. 326744.00, cost benefit ratio of the
cultivation of poultry at 1:0.48 it means that the poultry farmers obtained Rs. 0.48 on each rupee invested by
them. High profit was observed in poultry farming.
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Influence of Farmer Level of Education on the Practice of Improved Agricultur...paperpublications3
Abstract: The study examined the influence of farmers’ education level on the practice of improved agricultural technologies by farmers in Nyamusi division of Nyamira County. Multi-stage and stratified sampling techniques were applied for sample selection. Data collection was done by use of semi-structured questionnaires. Both descriptive and inferential statistical techniques were used for data analysis. Among the descriptive statistic techniques used included Mean, Standard Deviations and frequencies. For Inferential statistics, correlation, Chi-square and cross tabulation were used to establish relationships between dependent and the independent variables. Internal consistency technique was used to ensure reliability of the research instrument through the computation of Cronbach’s Coefficient Alpha and was found to be 0.81 which meant that the data collection instrument was consistent and reliable. A total of 332 questionnaires were filled by the sampled farmers but only 304 were completely and adequately filled and analysed giving a Questionnaire Return Rate (QRR) of 91.6%. The analysed data was presented using tables. The study revealed that 44.4% of the farmers had completed primary level education. The study established that farmer level of education did not significantly influence the practice of agricultural technologies. In order to boost farmer literacy levels, the study recommends that the Directorate of Adult and Continuing Education should consider working with farmer groups in promoting functionality of literacy centres.
The study examines the influence of contact farmers on the adoption of improved cassava
varieties in Epe, Lagos state. Data for the study were generated from a field survey of cassava farmers selected
by random sampling technique among contact and non-contact farmers in Epe, Lagos state. Descriptive
statistics,Fourt and Woodlock Model, Mansfeild Model and Bass Diffusion Model were employed for the
analyses. The descriptive statistics was used to analyse social economics of the selected farmers, while Fourt
and Woodlock Model, Mansfeild Model and Bass Diffusion Model were required in analysing the diffusion
process and prediction of adopters of improved cassava varieties.The results show that 2.4% are below 30 years
of age 36.3% fall within the age bracket of 30 – 40years, 40.0% falls within 41-50years and 21.3% were above
50 year. In all, about 78% of the farmers are below the age of 50 years, which is regarded as young or youthful
age, dynamic enough to adopt improved crop varieties. The coefficient of imitation q is 0.795. This is a positive
value, and implies that the diffusion process is high. The coefficient of innovation influence p is estimated as
0.005. This also is positive, meaning that the use of external influences on potential adopters has very little
effect on the adoption decision. The decision to adopt was mainly through the word of mouth recommendation.
It was shown that, the diffusion process could be predicted by applying the Bass model, Fourt and Woodlock
model and the Mansfield model.
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Role of Knowledge among Yemeni Agricultural Specialists in Applying the Proce...ijtsrd
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Determinants of Adoption of Improved Agricultural Technology and Its Impact o...Premier Publishers
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Despite the sago palm’s significant contribution to village economies since early times, it has never been cultivated in a systematic manner by local farmers in Luwu Utara Regency, Indonesia. This study examines farmers’ willingness to plant sago palm and the determinant factors influencing farmers’ adoption behavior. A descriptive analysis and binary logit model were used for this paper. The results revealed that the majority of the respondents agree that replanting is generally important and they believe it to be of concern for every local farmer. The results further indicate that knowledge of an integrated cultivation system of sago, access to information and training, internal motivation, work experience, and the size of the sago area are the determinant factors influencing farmers to plant sago palm. The findings in this study could explain farmers’ adoption of a better cultivation system plays an important role in the future of sustainable sago palm production.
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The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
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Innovation Adoption of Dairy Goat Farmers in Yogyakarta, Indonesia
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Innovation Adoption of Dairy Goat Farmers in Yogyakarta,
Indonesia
Budi Guntoro1
*, Arief Nur Rakhman2
, Y. Yuni Suranindyah3
1,2,3
Faculty of Animal Science, Universitas Gadjah Mada, Jalan Fauna 3, Yogyakarta 55281, Indonesia
Abstract— The objectives of this study were to analyze the structure, level of innovation adoption by dairy goat farmers and
to analyze farmer characteristics which affected to adoption rate. The study was conducted in Sleman, Yogyakarta Province.
The number of respondents were 162 dairy goat farmers, who were members of of farmer group in 6 groups. The structure
adoption was analyze by descriptive while the relaionship between farmer characteristics and adoption rate was analyze by
correlation and multiple linear regression. The results showed that farmers received innovation from the government,
academic institution and other farmers. Farmers choose speech, group discussion and demonstration as the method of
extension service and preferred to choose leaflets, film photograph, magazine and television as media for communication.
The member of farmers group expected that innovation could improve their livestock productivity. The level of adoption was
affected significantly by farmers experience and the number of goat ownership (P<0.01). the coefficient of determination of
0.176 indicated that 17.6% of variance was influenced by farmers experience and the number of goat ownership while 82%
was affected by other factors.
Keywords— adoption, innovation, farmer group, dairy goat farmer.
I. INTRODUCTION
The main focus in the field of animal husbandry in Indonesia is the production and productivity that are still low due to the
nature of business which is still conventional. This condition is characterized by the management of the farm business is
integrated farming system with crop and other agricultural activities, involving family members, small-scale livestock
ownership, lack of knowledge and skills of farming became the causes of low production and productivity in livestock
business in rural area. Agricultural innovation including animal husbandry as a successful introduction and exploitation of
knowledge and technologies for social and economic benefits. The use of such knowledge and technologies brings about
positive changes in how people make or do things, and ultimately improves their livelihoods (Spielman et al. 2009),
Adoption of agricultural innovations is extremely important for the country agriculture and consequently for the development
of the people in the rural areas (Aksoy et al., 2011). Farmers in general, used to adopt recommended practices in partial with
wide technological gap especially in those complex practices in nature (Singha and Baruah, 2012).
The suply and demand of improved technologies involves a multi-faceted interaction among different actors both in public
and private sector with each playing significant roles to stimulate and trigger nnovation development and adoption (Egyir et
al, 2011). The acceptance of new technologies by farmers will contribute to the improvement of the economical profitability
in shot term and the living condition of people in long term (Boz et al, 2002). With the recognition of the farmer as part of
the process, it may serve as an incentive to promote adoption of any technology (Spielman, 2006). The adoption of
agricultural technology depends on a range of personal, social, cultural and economic factors, as well as on the characteristics
of the innovation itself (Pannell et al., 2006). The characteristics of the technology itself are also an important influence on
farmers’ technology adoption and usage decisions (Adesina and Zinnah, 1993). While the dissemination model is built on the
diffusion theory by actively providing information about the innovation via change agents or intermediaries (Devine et al,
1987). Matuschke and Qaim (2009) opined that not all farmers at the village level will influence the adoption decision of a
farmer on farm technology. Previous research undertaken by some researchers showed that education levels, capital, income,
farm size, access to information, positive environmental attitudes, environmental awareness and utlilisation of social
networks are generally positively, associated with the adoption of best management practices (Prokopy et al, 2008). In
particular, the relative complexity, risk and investment characteristics of technologies (Batz et al, 1999). age, size of farm (in
dairy cattle), education and size of operation (El-Osta and Morehart, 2002), the risk preferences of farmers (Sunding and
Zilberman, 2001) and extension farmer ratio (Egyir et al, 2011). significantly affect their adoption and diffusion. Yet
innovating smallholder farmers face systemic constraints to access markets, and need to organize in groups to exploit
opportunities (Ayele et al, 2012).
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Many studies concur that interaction with extension services (Millar, 2010; Garforth et al., 2003; Butcher, 1998) and peer-
group behaviour (Sauer and Zilberman, 2010) also positively impact farmers’ technology adoption decisions. It is clear from
this brief review of the general technology adoption literature that many explanatory variables are considered important.
Specifically in relation to breeding technologies, Khanal and Gillespie (2011) report that in the US dairy sector specialised,
younger, more educated farmers are more likely to adopt advanced breeding technologies such as AI, sexed semen and
embryo transplants. In the research of Aksoy et al (2011), studied in dairy farm, it was concluded that educational level of the
farmers is an important problem to be overcome. The complexity of a scientific innovation is not a barrier to adoption if the
communication pathway is appropriate and the message is tailored to the end user and can be understood and translated by
intermediaries so that it fits with the practices of end users (Moreland and Hyland, 2013). In a study conducted by
Turkyilmaz et al (2003) to determine the effects of socio-economical factors on the adoption of innovations in cattle farms in
Aydin Province, it has been determined that the level of adoption in small and medium size farms was low in 25%, medium
in 55% and high in 20% of the farms. On the other hand, in large size farms, while it was high in the other 50% of the farms.
Transformation of innovation has been carried out through extension activities undertaken by the government, private
institutions (cooperative/non-cooperative) and academic. The transformation is expected to assist in improving productivity,
but often there is a clear demarcation between the condition and the field study sites, between institutions channeling
innovation (extension agents), and the recipient of the innovation group (farmers) who have diverse characteristics and
limitations in accepting new innovations. This has resulted in low adoption of innovations that lead to low farm productivity.
Therefore, the instructor needs to pay attention to the farmers’ characteristics and situational characteristics that influence the
decision of farmers to adopt innovations.
Most of the area of Sleman Regency has fertile agricultural land because it is around Mount Merapi and has a huge potential
in the farm Ettawa crossbred goat (PE). Sleman Regency has farmer groups of Ettawa crossbred goat located in Turi district,
which is Nganggring, Sukorejo, and Kemiri Kebo village, as well as in Minggir, Pakem, and Seyegan district. Farmer groups
of Ettawa crossbred goat in Sleman have conducted coaching and management extension as well as the transfer of innovation
from various parties, related agencies, and universities. But in the reality, the absorption and use of innovation is still limited.
This is related to how the adoption of innovation that runs from the factors that influence the characteristics of farmers in
adopting innovations.
Based on these descriptions, this research was expected to answer the following research questions: How much the level of
innovation adoption of farmer groups of Ettawa crossbred goat in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Special Region province?
And What are the farmers’ characteristics that affect the rate of innovation adoption of farmer groups of Ettawa crossbred
goat in Sleman, Yogyakarta Special Region province? Therefore, this study aims to determine the structure and level of the
innovation adoption that was introduced to the members of the farmer groups of Ettawa crossbred goat, and to analyze the
factors that influence to the adoption rate of the members in farmer groups of Ettawa crossbred goat in Sleman Regency,
Yogyakarta.
II. MATERIAL AND METHOD
The research was conducted in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta Province. Using the survey method, this research selected the
number of respondents were 122 respondents who also became members of the group. In Turi district, the village is
Nganggring, Sukorejo, and Kemiri Kebo, as well as the district of Minggir and Pakem. Innovations that have been introduced
to the farmer groups of Ettawa crossbred goat in Sleman Rregency, Yogyakarta Province where: fresh forage, concentrate,
food preservation, animal housing, medications and vitamins, recording livestock, animal mating method, as well as the
handling of livestock by-product.
The method used in this research is a survey, which includes two phases: preparation and execution. The preparation phase is
conducted to determine the location of the sample and farmers who will be the respondent and seek information about the
condition of the famer groups. Site selection is conducted using purposive sampling method by selecting farmer groups of
Ettawa crossbred goat in Sleman Regency, Yogyakarta. The number of samples is determined by using the slovin formula,
with the following formula:
n =
2Ne1
N
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Note:
n = Sample size
N = population size
e = Margin error earned
The number of farmer groups of Ettawa crossbred goat members is 161 people (n) with a margin of error (e) 5% obtained
114.8 samples. So this research required a minimum number of 115 respondents. Respondents were taken by using
convenience sampling method to meet the number of respondents who have been determined. Required data derived from
primary data and secondary data. Primary data were obtained by interviews using questionnaires or indirectly by using a
questionnaire given to members of the farmer groups of Ettawa crossbred goat in Sleman regency.
The structure of innovation adoption was evaluated by using descriptive analysis in percent (%). The correlation between
farmers’ characteristics toward the level of innovation adoption of farmer of Ettawa crossbred goat was tested by using
Product Moment Correlations. Correlation test followed linier correlation power between farmers’ characteristics and the
number of innovation adoption of Ettawa crossbred goat rising. The factor influencing innovation adoption was defined by
using multiple regression linier analysis. It was used in following the formula as follows:
Y = a + b1X1 + b2X2 + b3 X3 + b4X4 + b5X5 + b6X6
Information
Y = number of adoption
a = intercept
X1 = age (years)
X2 = farming experience (years)
X3 = education of farmer (years)
X4 = number goat ownership (tail)
X5 = number of family members (person)
X6 = house – stall distance (meters)
b1, b2, b3, b4, b5, b6 = parameters to be expected (regression coefficient)
e = error rate
Adoption number is the ratio between the number of innovations adopted and the number of packets innovations introduced
that was obtained by using the formula as follows:
Adoption number = X 100% = 100%x
introducedinnovationofNumberThe
adoptedinnovationofnumberThe
Correlation and regression data analysis performed in this research was using SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Science).
III. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
3.1 Respondents’ Characteristics
Respondents’ characteristics in this research consisted of age, education, experience, number of family members, number of
Ettawa crossbred goat owned, and house – stall distance.
3.1.1 Farmers’ Age
The first respondents’ characteristics that will be discussed are about age. Age of respondents was in the range of 21-70 years
with an average of 44.93 ± 10.79 years. Productive age restrictions or working age for each country is in relation to economic
development. Usually the population is of working age is the age group of 15 – 64 years. Age distribution of the respondents
was listed in Table 1.
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TABLE 1
DISTRIBUTION OF RESPONDENTS’ AGE
Number Percentage (%)
Age (year)
20 - 29
30 - 39
40 - 49
50 - 59
≥ 60
9
28
32
40
12
7.38
22.95
26.23
32.79
9.84
Total 122 100.00
Education
Uneducated
Elementary
Junior High
Senior High
College
7
49
21
44
1
5.74
40.16
17.21
36.07
0.82
Total 122 100.00
Farming Experience (year)
<1
1 – 10 year
11 – 20 year
> 20 year
8
62
47
5
6.56
50.82
38.52
4.10
Numbers of family (person)
1 – 3 persons
4 – 6 persons
> 6 persons
72
47
3
59.02
38.52
2.46
122 100.00
Number of Ettawa goat owned (Animal Unit)
< 0.8
0.8 – 1.52
1.53 – 2.25
91
25
6
74.59
20.49
4.92
122 100.00
House – stall distance (meter)
< 100
100
400
700
>1000
12
48
37
23
2
9.84
39.34
30.33
18.85
1.64
122 100.00
Most respondents were in the age range of 50-59 years. That age is still classified in the productive age. This age were
relatively in a stable emotional condition so that they more receptive to guidance, and is supported by the presence of a
strong enough impetus to gain experience at that age.
3.1.2 Education
The education level of respondents was mostly elementary for 49 people or by 40.16%. The education level of respondents is
presented in Table 3. More than half were still less educated (elementary), because they did not follow the compulsory
program of 9-year elementary education recommended by the government, or at least graduated from high school. The
average age of respondents’ education is equal to 8.22 ± 3.58 years, which means that the average education level of
respondents still in elementary school. Education is very important for the progress of rural development. The higher the
level of education of the population, the more developed also in the development of the village. Education is facilitating the
development of agriculture because it can engage farmers to recognize the knowledge, skills and new ways of doing
business. Education has an important role to the productivity of agriculture, including livestock.
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3.1.3 Farming Ettawa Goat Experience
The results obtained from the primary data were a range of farming experience of respondents of 4 months – 27 years.
Average farming experience of the respondents was 10.63 ± 7.28 years. It was presented in Table 4. Farmers’ long
experience in maintaining a livestock can affect the level of success in their efforts. The longer the experience, the more
knowledge gained about the ins and outs of raising livestock. In general, the Ettawa crossbred goat farming businesses are
static. Farmers gained their farming experience from the surrounding environment.
3.1.4 Number of Family Members
The number of family members ranged between 1 – 7 people, and the average family size was 3.30 ± 1.27 of people. The
number of respondents’ family members can affect the work that was done by the respondent families. The number of family
members is presented in Table 5. The larger the number of family members of a person, then the responsibility concerned to
meet the needs of family was increasing, so they need to be more active in seeking additional revenue. Usually, farmers
involved their family members to participate in managing the farm business. Therefore, the more number of family members,
the more workers will help farm business.
3.1.5 Total Ownership of Goats
The number of respondents’ Ettawa crossbred goat ownership. It ranged between 6 – 7 animal units (AU). The average
number of respondents’ goat ownership is 0.63 ± 0, 41 AU. It means the number of respondents’ goat ownership is still
relatively small because the farmers are still conventional and purpose of breeding is still in the view that having Ettawa
crossbred goat meant having a savings that may be sold in -time when money is needed immediately.
3.1.6 Stall – house Distance
The results showed that the average distance between the stall and the house was 424.92 ± 334.03 meters. The. Percentage of
respondents’ average distance between their stall and house was 100-300 m. Thus, the distance between the stall and the
house was not too far away, so that the farmers can just walk or ride a motorcycle in the daily care routine for the cattle,
especially for feeding.
3.2 Structure Innovation Adoption
3.2.1 Information Resources
Innovation transfer needed resources or communicators to deliver these innovations to the target. Sources of information in
this research consisted of government, private sector, academia, and the farmers themselves. The results showed that farmers
obtain a lot of information about innovation from the government (55.12%), academics (34.15%), private (0.00%), and
farmers (10.73%). Information resources from the government came from government agencies, namely the Agency of
Animal Husbandry and extension agents (PPL). Information resources of academia came from Universities Gadjah Mada
(UGM). Farmers also got information about the innovation from the head of the group, members of the group and the other
groups. They never get resources on innovation from the private sector. The results of research on the extension resources
can be seen in Table 2.
TABLE 2
SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON LIVESTOCK EXTENSION
3.2.2 Extension method
Extension required methods and media to convey information about innovations to farmers. Extension methods are used to
introduce the innovation that can be transfer through a lecture or speech, group meetings, and personal discussions with
farmers. Here are the methods used to introduce the innovations presented in Table 3.
Innovation Source Percentage
Government/Agency of Animal Husbandry
Private Sector
Academia
Other farmers
55.12
0.00
34.15
10.73
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TABLE 3
THE METHOD USED TO INTRODUCE INNOVATIONS
Based on the results of primary data obtained, the method chosen by most of farmers to introduce new innovations was
through the lecture method (33.82%), demonstration (33.33%) and group meetings (32.84%). Selection of the lecture method
can provide an opportunity for farmers to ask questions and discuss the issues related to their farm. Lectures generally
provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions and discuss issues in-depth (Van den Ban and Hawkins, 1996).
Selection a method of demonstration was because farmers feel confident with the innovations offered when shown on means
of true innovation and the innovation of the offer. The method of group meetings was conducted every month. The group
meeting held a group counseling and social gathering, as a way to spread innovation among farmers themselves.
3.2.3 Extension Media
Here are the extension media options for the farmers. Percentage of the extension media chosen by the farmers were mostly
choose to use leaflets. Farmers prefer to use a leaflet for the use of language that is easily understood, interesting presentation
and directly express the point. Print media is effectively utilized by the target, so it needs to be presented in an easily
understandable form that uses simple language, in the level the target ability to acquire and systematically presented (Van
den Ban and Hawkins, 1996). Another extension media option were the film (23.94%), photos (19.72%), television
(10.80%), agricultural magazines (7.98%), radio (6.57%), and newspapers (6.57%).
TABLE 4
EXTENSION MEDIA OPTION CHOSEN BY THE FARMERS
3.2.4 Farmers’ Expectations
Farmers have several expectations in adopting innovations introduced. In table 5, it can be seen that they have several
expectations that after applying these technologies, they will be able to increase livestock production (38.74%). Their
expectations in applying other significant innovation were that innovation can increase farm income (25.30%), make the
main farming business (12.65%), comply with the advice of the government (9.09%), save the cost of production (6.32%),
employment (5.14%), and adjust the environment condition (2.77%).
TABLE 5
FARMERS’ EXPECTATION IN APPLYING INNOVATION
Introduction Method Percentage (%)
Speech
Farmers’ meeting
Demonstration
33.82
32.84
33.33
Extension Media Percentage (%)
Television
Radio
Newspaper
Agriculture Magazine
Leaflet
Photo
Film
10.80
6.57
6.57
7.98
24.41
19.72
23.94
Farmers’ Expectations Percentage (%)
Increasing livestock production
Saving production costs
Increasing farm income
Adjusting the environment condition
Complying the government's recommendation
Employment
Making the main farming business
38.74
6.32
25.30
2.77
9.09
5.14
12.65
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3.3 Farmers’ Adoption Levels
Farmers’ adoption level can be measured from the types of innovations adopted by farmers as well as adoption numbers and
calculations.
3.3.1 The Types of Innovations Adopted By the Farmers
Farming innovations introduced in Sleman regency were fresh forage, concentrate, food preservation, medicine and vitamins,
cattle recording, artificial insemination, stall, and compost. These innovations have been adopted by some farmers who can
be seen in Table 6.
TABLE 6
INNOVATIONS ADOPTED BY FARMERS
a)
Calculated from the data on the number of respondents who adopt innovations divided by the total number of respondents
multiplied by one hundred percent. Number of respondents = 122 farmers.
From the data obtained, it can be seen that all respondents using fresh forage (100%). This is reasonable because the area of
Sleman regency is a mountain slope area and easy to find the source of water, so fresh forage such as kaliandra leaves,
jackfruit leaves, lamtoro leaves, and sengon leaves were easily grown and obtained. Respondents who use the concentrate
was 86.89%. This means that most of respondents use concentrates although the frequency and the amount were not regular.
Irregular administration of the concentrate depends on the economic conditions of the respondents. Preservation innovation
of forage was used by only a few farmers (13.93%). Various preservation used were silage, hay (dried forage), and fermented
and ammoniated straw. Generally, those who use this method have a relatively large number of cattle. The use of forage
preservation is to anticipate when the dry season arrives, because the fresh forage growth is relatively slower than usual.
Drugs and vitamins used by only 77.87% of the total respondents. Various medicine and vitamins that used by breeders were
worming, ointments scabies, lice drugs and drug fonts (diarrhea), iodine tincture and vitamin B complex. For the treatment of
the cattle, the farmers were assisted by a paramedic located in the nearest of the groups’ cattle stall. Recording was used by
82.79% of the total respondents. Various recording used by breeders were daily milk production recording, cattle health and
body weight recording, and date of birth, as well as breeding registration. There was no respondents used Artificial
Insemination (AI) (0%) as the breeding method for cattle because it may fail and also cost so high. Stage stall used by
89.34% of the respondents to facilitate cleaning the cage and took the goat manure to be used as fertilizer. A total of 104
respondents or 85.25% made compost. Composting was performed in the compost manufacture that had been provided in
each farmer groups. Compost was made by mixing leaves from residual feed and goat manure by adding Em4. Compost was
greatly assist farmers in breaking up the soil because most of the members of the group were conducting farming.
3.3.2 Farmers’ Adoption Number
Adoption level of the respondents ranged from 37.5% -87.5% (Appendix I) with an average (64.51 ± 9.67) %. The average
rate of adoption of farmers can be seen in Table 7.
Types on Innovation Number of farmers (person) Percentage a)
(%)
Fresh forage
Concentrate
Preservation of green forage
Medicine asnd vitamins
Recording
Artificial Insemination
Stage Stall
Compost
122
106
17
95
101
0
109
104
100.00
86.89
13.93
77.87
82.79
0.00
89.34
85.25
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TABLE 7
AVERAGE RATE OF ADOPTION OF THE FARMER GROUPS OF ETTAWA CROSSBRED GOAT IN SLEMAN REGENCY
Average adoption rate in farmer group of "Usaha Mandiri", "Pangestu", "Sukorejo", "Adijaya", "Mandiri" and "Etawa
Lestari" was respectively 70.83%, 73.12%, 61, 61%, 57.64%, 73.86%, and 50% (Table 13). The highest adoption rates are in
farmer group of "Mandiri" and the lowest are in the farmer group of "Etawa Lestari". It is proved that in farmer group of
"Mandiri", respondents who use of Ettawa crossbred goat farming innovation were larger than those who were in the farmer
group of "Pangestu", "Usaha Mandiiri", "Sukorejo I", "Adijaya", and "Ettawa Lestari". Criteria for adoption rate can be
classified high (50-100%) and low (10-40%). Most of the respondents in the amount of 64.51% were already implementing
innovations introduced such as fresh forage, concentrates, forage preservation, medicine and vitamins, recording, artificial
insemination, stage stall, as well as compost, although not all respondents apply.
3.4 Factors that Influence the Innovation Adoption Numbers
This research used the factors that are used as independent variables: age, education, farming experience, number of family
member, number of goat ownership, and house – stall distance. All of these variables were considered how big its influence
towards innovation adoption rate (the first dependent variable). Regression analysis method was used to find some of the
great influence of the independent variables towards the dependent variable. Multiple linear regressions were used as this
research used more than one independent variable. One of the requirements in the regression analysis is that it must be
determined first whether the independent variables and the dependent variables are related (correlation) or not. It was
determined by using Pearson's Product Moment.
The results of correlation analysis showed that the experience of raising goats and total ownership has a significant
correlation (P <0.01) with the number of adoption, with a correlation coefficient of 0.392 (P<0.01) and 0.454 (P<0.01). The
correlation coefficient showed a weak correlation between total ownership and farming experience of goats since it was
under 0.5. The correlation coefficient was positive, which indicates that the farmer, who had experience in raising goats as
well as a high number of ownership, will adopt in a high number.
House – stall distance also had a significant correlation (P <0.05) with the number of adoption, with a correlation coefficient
of 0.204 (P<0.05). The correlation coefficient indicates the weak correlation (r <0.5) between the house – stall distance with
adoption rate. House – stall distance away will make high adoption rate.
Age and education were not significantly correlated with adoption rate (P> 0.05) with a correlation coefficient of -0.076 and
0.022. The correlation coefficients showed that age was weakly correlated with the adoption rate, and showed negative
correlation that means high age will make a small number of adoption. Education also has a weak correlation with adoption
numbers and showed that higher education will create a high number of adoption. The number of family members was not
significantly correlated with the adoption numbers (P> 0.05) with a correlation coefficient of -0.091. In contrast with study of
Khanal and Gillespie (2011); Prokopy et al (2006); and Aksoy et al (2011), they concluded that eductional level of the
farmers is an important problem to be solve in adoption process.
The correlation coefficient indicates that the number of family members was weakly correlated with adoption numbers, and
showed negative correlation which means that the large number of family will causing low adoption number. The result of
correlation analysis between variables and the adoption rate was analyzed by using Pearson’s Product Moment Correlation.
Farmer groups Percentage (%)
Usaha Mandiri
Pangestu
Sukorejo I
Adijaya
Mandiri
Etawa Lestari
70.83
73.12
61.61
57.64
73.86
50
Average
Standard Deviation
64.51
9.67
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TABLE 8
RESULTS OF THE ANALYSIS OF THE CORRELATION BETWEEN VARIABLES AND THE ADOPTION RATE BY USING
PEARSON'S PRODUCT MOMENT CORRELATION
Remark : ** significant at P <0.01
* significant at P < 0.05
The results of the data analysis showed the variables that have a significant correlation with the adoption of innovations were
farming experience, the number of goat ownership, and house – stall distance. These variables then further analyzed by using
multiple linear regression analysis. This analysis aimed at determining the influence of these variables on innovation
adoption. The results of multiple linear regression analysis between the variables of age, education and number of goats
ownership and adoption rate by using the enter method is shown in Table 9.
TABLE 9
RESULTS OF MULTIPLE LINEAR REGRESSION ANALYSIS BETWEEN THE VARIABLES OF AGE, EDUCATION AND
NUMBER OF GOATS OWNERSHIP AND ADOPTION RATE BY USING THE ENTER METHOD.
Remark : ** significant at P <0.01
* significant at P < 0.05
After multiple linear regressions analysis was performed on farming experience variable, the number of goats ownership, and
house – stall distance, it showed that partially, house – stall distance did not have an influence on the innovation adoption.
House – stall distance did not affect the innovation adoption. Experience had a significant influence on innovation (P <0.05)
(Table 9). The longer the respondents' experience means the higher the number the innovation adoption. Farmers who have
experienced will be more aware of the risks to be faced when trying something new, so they will be faster in adopting
innovations. With longer experience, it will make someone mentally be resilient and flexible to the situation, so they did not
be surprised by anything changes that will affect the farm business. Rigid-minded farmers will try with the conventional
formulation of hard work, perseverance, and efficient in the farm management, but it is difficult to carry out innovation
adoption. This is consistent with previous evidence Baffoe-Asare et al (2013) in Ghana and Namwata et al (2010) in
Tanzania documented that farmers who had lots of experience in terms of years of growing tree crop had enhanced skills and
therefore will be able to make critical decisions regarding adoption.
The number of cattle ownership has a significant influence on the number of innovation adoption (P <0.01) (Table 9). It
means that the more the number of cattle owned by the respondent, the higher the number the innovation adoption.
Traditional farmers usually have only a small livestock farming business and the income is also small, so that the innovation
adoption is relatively slow because they will prioritize the needs of the family. On the other hand, farmers who have a
relatively large number of goats usually have higher levels of farm income and their family needs are fulfilled, so the
willingness to experiment or change in adoption of agricultural innovations was relatively fast, in accordance with the their
agriculture conditions. Innovations adoption that was used will lead to higher incomes of farmers. Thus, farmers will invest
their capital again for further innovation adoption. The reality showed that low-income farmers were slow in adopting
innovations. This finding is supported by Asfaw et al (2011), they reported a positive relationship between livestock
Variables Coefficient Correlation P
Age
Farming experience
Education level
Number of goat ownership
Number of family member
House – stall distance
-0.076
0.392 (**)
0.022
0.454 (**)
-0.091
0.204 (*)
0.404
0.000
0.806
0.000
0.320
0.024
Model Regression Coeficient Sig
I (constant)
Farming experience
Number of goat ownership
House – stall distance
4.195
0.043
1.037
0.000
0.000
0.001 **
0.000**
0.275
Adjusted R2
F
0.279
16.596 0.000**
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ownership and the adoption decision amongst pigeon pea farmers in Ethiopia. They argued that being constained credit
limitations, small scale farmers tend to adopt more when this constraint is eliminated.
The number of Adjusted R Square 0.279 (Table 9) means that 27.9% of the variance and innovation adoption was influenced
by farming experience, the number of cattle owned, and house – stall distance, while 72.1% is explained by other causes that
cannot be explained in this research. All variables analyzed together had an influence on innovation adoption numbers (P
<0.01). Therefore, the regression model can be used to predict the innovation adoption. The multiple linear regression
equation of enter method obtained is:
Y = 4.195 + 0.043X2 + 1.037X4+ 0.00X6
Information:
Y = Adoption number
X2 = Farming experience (years)
X4 = Number of cattle ownership (head)
X6 = house – stall distance (meter)
To remove the significant independent variables that were not, regression analysis was conducted with stepwise method. The
results obtained and the Model 1 stepwise analysis is that the number of cattle ownership had the strongest influence on the
adoption numbers with regression coefficient of 1.254 (P <0.01) and the determination coefficient (adjusted R2) of 0.200. In
model 2, it showed that the variables of the experience of raising goats was included in the variables influencing the adoption
number with regression coefficient of 0.046 (P <0.01), and the value of the determination coefficient (adjusted R2
) of 0.278.
Regression coefficient number of livestock ownership in Model 2, decreased 1.051. The results of multiple linear regression
analysis between farming experience, the number of cattle ownership, and house – stall distance with adoption rate using the
stepwise method can be shown in Table 10.
TABLE 10
RESULTS OF MULTIPLE LINEAR REGRESSION ANALYSIS BETWEEN FARMING EXPERIENCE, THE NUMBER OF
CATTLE OWNERSHIP, AND HOUSE – STALL DISTANCE WITH ADOPTION RATE USING THE STEPWISE METHOD
Information : ** significant at P< 0.01
* significant at P <0.05
The results of the analysis indicated that the variable of house – stall distance did not strongly influence the adoption
numbers, so that the age variable was not included in the stepwise analysis model. Farming experience, and number of goats
ownership jointly influenced the rate of innovations adoption of (P <0.01). Coefficient of determination is 0.278. The results
of multiple linear regression analysis between variables of farming experience, the amount of goat ownership, and house –
stall distance with adoption rate by using the stepwise method can be seen in Table 10. This means that 27.8% of variance
and technology adoption was affected by the variance, the number of goats ownership, and farming experience, while 72.2%
was explained by other causes that cannot be explained in this research. All variables analyzed together had an influence on
innovation adoption numbers (P <0.01), the regression model can be used to predict the innovation adoption. The regression
equation obtained was
Y = 4.274 + 1.051 X2+ 0.4X4.
Information
Model Regression coefficient
B
Sig
1 (Constant)
Number of goat ownership
Adjusted R2 = 0.200
F = 31.210
4.639
1.254
0.000**
0.000**
0.000**
2 (Constant)
Number of goat ownership
Farming experience
Adjusted R2 = 0.278
F = 24.250
4.273
1.051
0.46
0.000**
0.000**
0.000**
0.000**
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V = Adoption number
X2 = Farming experience (years
X4 = Number of goat ownership (head)
IV. CONCLUSION
The results of this research concluded that there were many innovations used by farmers in accordance with the innovation
recommended by the extension agents. Factors that influence the number of the innovation adoption were farming
experience, and number of goat ownership. The longer the farming experience, the greater the number of adoption. The more
goats one has, the greater number of innovation adoption. In conducting extension, the extension agents should take into
account the experience of raising goats and the number of goats owned, because based on the research results, it can be stated
that farmers who have experience and a large number of goats ownership, have higher adoption number also.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This study was funded by the Directorate of Higher Education, the Ministry of National Education, Republic of Indonesia
(through Internationalization Grant), and Universitas Gadjah Mada.
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