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Socio-economic Factors Influencing the Adoption of Striga Hermonthica Tolerant Maize Varieties Among Farmers in Panda Development Area of Karu Local Government Area, Nasarawa State
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The study was designed to analyse the socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of Striga-tolerant maize varieties among farmers. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression model and the student t-test. The results of the study indicated that education, household size, credit facilities, extension contact and cost of Striga- tolerant seed maize varieties had significant influence on adoption. The results further indicated significant differences between the yields, income of the participants and that of the non-participants, thus resulting in the likelihood differences in their standards of living. The study concluded by suggesting a number of measures that would enhance farmers’ response to new technologies.
Key words: Striga, maize varieties, adoption, socio-economics.
