The technology adoption process in subsistence agriculture: The case of cassava in Southwestern Nigeria
作者： Rudulph A. Polson , Dunstan S.C. Spencer
DOI: 10.1016/0308-521X(91)90108-M
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摘要: Abstract The adoption decisions of subsistence multicrop producers regarding improved cassava variety (TMS 30572) in the humid tropical rainforest ecology Southwestern Nigeria were analysed within a qualitative choice framework. empirical results revealed that younger farmers producing marketable surpluses on holdings excess mean farm size 0·6 ha exhibited higher propensities adopting TMS 30572 compared with primarily for household consumption. activities extension agents among statistically significant technology process. Migrant identified as early adopters by model. These have implications personnel, research scientists and policymakers, provide further justification strengthening capacities national programs belt forest ecologies West Central Africa.
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