ADOPTION OF IMPROVED COWPEA TECHNOLOGIES AMONG FARMERS IN JERE LOCAL GOVERNMENT, BORNO STATE NIGERIA
Abstract
The study examined the adoption of cowpea production technologies among farmers in Borno State. The specific objectives were to identify the socio-economic characteristics of cowpea farmers, assess the availability of cowpea production technologies, determine the extent of adoption, and identify the factors influencing the adoption of the technologies. A multistage sampling technique was used to select 120 respondents from four local government areas. Primary data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression analysis. The results revealed that most respondents were male, married, and within the active age group with formal education. The findings showed that farmers had access to improved cowpea varieties, pest control, and fertilizer application methods, but the level of adoption varied. The regression results indicated that education level, farm size, and access to extension services significantly influenced adoption. The major constraints faced by farmers included inadequate credit facilities, high input costs, and pest infestation. The study concluded that there is a moderate level of adoption of cowpea production technologies in the study area and recommended that government and stakeholders should strengthen extension services, improve farmers’ access to inputs, and provide credit support to enhance adoption and productivity.
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