Climate change and agricultural technology adoption: the case of drought tolerant maize in rural Nigeria

摘要: Climate change is a major problem undermining agricultural production in Africa. Consequently, efforts are being made to provide farmers with adaptation technologies, but little empirical research exists on the determinants of adopting such technologies. This article addresses this gap, using case drought tolerant maize (DTM) technology Nigeria. With survey data from 200 farm households and econometric techniques, we explore whether invest how much by smallholder farmers. Results study indicate that among key adoption access technology, complementary inputs, extension services, climate information. We also show off-farm income wealth status household play significant role adoption, implying capital constraints; hence, it can be difficult for resource-poor adopt technology. Moreover, identified cost particularly fertilizer as constraints adoption. conclude while DTM suitable important helping continue produce under changing climate, more support needed them overcome constraints. Necessary interventions include improving information about available timely credit, households.