ISSN 2375-1134
African Journal of Agriculture ISSN 2375-1134 Vol. 6 (1), pp. 001-016, January, 2019. © International Scholars Journals
Full Length Research Paper
Patterns and drivers of the adoption of improved groundnut technologies in North-western Nigeria
Michael Boboh VABI1*, Sadiq Abubakar SADIQ2, Amina MUSTAPHA3, Aminu SULEIMAN3, Hippolyte AFFOGNON4, Hakeem Ayinde AJEIGBE1 and Abba Aliyu KASIM1
1International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT); Nigeria.
2Kano State College of Education and Preliminary Studies (CAS); Nigeria.
3Bayero University of Kano (BUK); Nigeria.
4International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT); Mali.
Accepted 28 December, 2018
Abstract
The most recent groundnut varieties registered and released in Nigeria are SAMNUT 24, SAMUT 25 and SAMNUT 26. Using appropriate sampling procedures, a total of 224 representatives of farm-families were interviewed with 112 from administrative units where a development project is being implemented (PLGA), and 112 from administrative units where project interventions are absent (NPLGA). Results of the study reveal that improved groundnut varieties are becoming part of a multitude of groundnut varieties being cultivated by farmers in PLGA and NPLGAs. Amongst the improved groundnut varieties, SAMNUT 24 was being planted by 39% and 28% of households in PLGA and NPLGA, respectively. Similarly, amongst the varieties described as local, Ex-dakar is grown by 31% and 35% of households in PLGA and NPLGA, respectively. Five underlying factors were found to drive adoption decisions: farming experience, age, education, access to (improved seeds and extension services) and household size. Beyond the combined use of seeds of improved groundnut varieties and accompanying management practices, using the right combination of inputs to optimize financial gains remains a challenge to the households involved in the study.
Keywords: Improved groundnut technologies, adoption, Northwestern Nigeria.