Improper pesticide use on crops causes adverse effects on humans, livestock, crops and the
environment. Integrated pest management practices emphasize minimal use of pesticides in …

The study examined factors influencing adoption of improved agricultural technologies
(IATs) among smallholder farmers in rural communities of Kaduna State. The study was …

Banana bunchy top disease (BBTD) caused by Banana Bunchy Top Virus (BBTV) has
emerged as a major constraint of banana and plantain production in south-East Bénin …

Despite the importance of the agricultural sector in Uganda's poverty reduction strategies, its
productivity is still challenged by declining soil fertility, pests and diseases resulting from low …

This study estimates the adoption gap of NERICA that exists in the population when access
to seeds is a constraint. Treatment evaluation technique is applied to con-sistently estimate …

Agricultural diversity can strengthen resilience of livelihood of farmers to climate change and
market uncertainties while, potentially at the same time, offering better dietary and nutritional …

This study investigated the factors determining adoption of rubber agroforestry decisions in
Nigeria. Primary data on farming practices were collected from 200 samples of rubber …

In recent years growing attention has been given to use of ICT and adoption of improved
technologies within the farming setting in both developed and developing countries. In the …

Canola production is an important alternative for agricultural policy-makers in Iran to reduce
dependency on the imported vegetable oils. Nevertheless, the canola planted area is only …

In Ethiopia, uptake of new technology is low despite the fact that technology adoption has a
direct impact on crop yield and household's income generation as well as increased …