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

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    Date
    2012-03
    Author
    Tambo JA
    Abdoulaye, Tahirou
    Type
    Journal Article
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    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 research gap, using the case of drought tolerant maize (DTM) technology in Nigeria. With survey data from 200 farm households and econometric techniques, we explore the determinants of whether to invest and how much to invest in adaptation technology by smallholder farmers. Results from the study indicate that among the key determinants of adoption are access to the technology, complementary inputs, extension services, and climate change information. We also show that off-farm income and wealth status of a household play a significant role in adoption, implying capital constraints; hence, it can be difficult for resource-poor farmers to adopt the technology. Moreover, the farmers identified cost of the technology and complementary inputs, particularly fertilizer as major constraints to adoption. We conclude that while the DTM technology is suitable and important in helping smallholder maize farmers to continue to produce under a changing climate, more support is needed for them to invest in the technology and overcome adoption constraints. Necessary interventions include improving access to information about climate change and the available adaptation technology, timely access to the technology and complementary inputs, and improving access to credit, particularly for the resource-poor farm households.
    https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11027-011-9325-7
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    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12478/596
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    https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s11027-011-9325-7
    Agrovoc Terms
    Agriculture; Climate; Maize; Drought Tolerance; Access To Information; Smallholders
    Regions
    Africa; West Africa
    Countries
    Nigeria
    Journals
    Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies for Global Change
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