Exploring the Impact of Yam Minisett Technology Adoption on the Income and Technical Efficiency of Yam Producers in Nigeria
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15743803Anahtar Kelimeler:
Adoption- Yam minisett technology (YMT)- Technical efficiency- Average treatment effect- Stochastic frontier- Farmers’ incomeÖzet
The yam minisett technique (YMT), designed to address the shortage of seed yams, has been widely adopted by farmers compared to other scientifically enhanced yam propagation methods. Yet, there remains a dearth of information regarding how its adoption impacts farmers' productivity. This study examined the impact of YMT adoption on the income and technical efficiency of yam producers in Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was used to collect primary data from 120 farmers with the aid of a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using stochastic frontier and propensity score matching. Results revealed that gender, educational level, household size, adoption, and extension contact significantly influenced the technical efficiency of yam producers. The adoption of YMT had a significant effect on the technical efficiency and income of yam producers. Adopters and non-adopters had mean technical efficiency of 97% and 96% respectively however non-adopters had lower minimum individual technical efficiencies. It is recommended that the adoption of the yam minisett technology should be encouraged among farmers in Nigeria because of its potential to enhance their technical efficiency and income levels. The government should ensure that there is a provision of adequate planting materials for yam minisett technology as a measure to encourage the adoption of crop technologies.
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