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Economic Impact of Adoption of Cassava Disease Management Technologies on Income among Male Smallholder Farmers in Southeast Nigeria: An Endogenous Switching Regression Approach
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This study evaluates the economic impact of adopting Cassava Disease Management Technologies (CDMT) on income levels among male smallholder farmers in Southeast Nigeria, where cassava is a crucial livelihood and food source. Employing an Endogenous Switching Regression model, data were collected from 128 respondents across Abia, Ebonyi, Anambra, and Imo states. Results indicate that CDMT adoption significantly enhances the income of male farmers, with an Average Treatment Effect on the Treated (ATT) of N2.3195 and a notable increase inaverage income associated with adoption, indicated by a t-value of 6.41, which is statistically significant at the 1% level, Key determinants influencing both the adoption and non-adoption of CDMT include educational attainment, access to credit, distance to markets, and farming experience. Findings reveal that while higher education correlates positively with CDMT adoption, barriers such as market distance and traditional farming methods hinder further uptake. The implications of this study advocate for targeted interventions to promote CDMT adoption, which could substantially improve economic conditions for male smallholder farmers in the region and bolster agricultural productivity amidst rising disease challenges.
