Original Research Article
Influence of knowledge and practice towards adoption of improved pearl millet varieties among farmers in Northeastern Nigeria
Author(s): Galadima M* and Salim H
This study determines the influence of knowledge and practice towards adoption of improved pearl millet varieties among farmers in North-eastern Nigeria. Multistage sampling techniques was used in selecting (459) respondents. Primary data were collected through questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive, correlation and regression model. Result on the levels of knowledge, practices and adoption level indicated high level. Correlation results revealed that independent factors knowledge and practice had positive correlation towards Adoption at (p<0.001) level. Regression results revealed that, knowledge and practice contributed significantly towards adoption of improved Pearl millet among farmers. Thus, Practice was considered the highest factor due to β=0.493. Hence, adjusted R2 value of 0. 366 indicates that, knowledge and practice contribute 36.6% of variance on adoption. T.. Read More»