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Adoption of Connect Potato Variety for Late Blight Diseases Management among Irish Potato Farmers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria
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This study assessed the adoption of the connect potato variety for late blight disease management among Irish potato farmers in Mangu Local Government Area of Plateau State, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling procedure was used to select 136 potato farmers. The data collected were analysed using descriptive statistics and a logit regression model. The findings revealed a high level of awareness (96.0%) and a moderate adoption rate (58.0%) of the Connect potato variety. Farmers generally perceived the variety positively, particularly for its resistance to late blight and its reduced disease control costs. The logit regression results showed that educational status (β = 0.096), household size (β = −0.054), awareness (β = 1.397), annual income (β = 1.209), and extension contact (β = 8.696) significantly influenced adoption decisions. Major constraints identified included high cost of certified seed (65.0%), inadequate extension services (48.5%), perceived production risk (34.0%), and limited seed availability (32.0%). The study concluded that adoption is shaped by socio-economic and institutional factors. It recommends strengthening extension services, improving access to affordable certified seed and sustaining awareness campaigns to enhance adoption and improve potato productivity in the area.
