Factors Affecting Adoption of Improved Maize Seeds and Use of Inorganic Fertilizer for Maize Production in the Intermediate and Lowland Zones of Tanzania

Posted: 18 Jul 2001

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Aloyce R. Kaliba

Southern University and A&M College of Business

Hugo Verkuijl

International Maize And Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Wilfred Mwangi

International Maize And Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Abstract

This paper examines factors influencing the adoption of improved maize seeds and the use of inorganic fertilizer for maize production by farmers in the intermediate and lowland zones of Tanzania. The results indicate that availability of extension services, on-farm field trials, variety characteristics and rainfall were the most important factors that influenced the extent of adopting improved maize seeds and the use of inorganic fertilizer for maize production. Farmers preferred those varieties which minimize field loss rather than maximizing yields. Future research and extension policies should emphasize farmer participation in the research process and on-farm field trials for varietal evaluation and demonstration purposes.

Key Words: adoption, agroecological zones, improved maize seeds, new technology, Tanzania

Suggested Citation

Kaliba, Aloyce R. and Verkuijl, Hugo and Mwangi, Wilfred, Factors Affecting Adoption of Improved Maize Seeds and Use of Inorganic Fertilizer for Maize Production in the Intermediate and Lowland Zones of Tanzania. Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=244622

Aloyce R. Kaliba (Contact Author)

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Hugo Verkuijl

International Maize And Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

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Wilfred Mwangi

International Maize And Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT)

Apdo. Postal 6-641
Texcoco, El Batan 06600
Mexico

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