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Kaliba, A.R.M.

Factors affecting adoption of improved maize seeds and use of inorganic fertilizer for maize production in the intermediate and lowland zones of Tanzania - USA : Cambridge University Press, 2000. - Printed Computer File

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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.


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ISSN: 2056-7405 (Online) 1074-0708

Standard No.: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1074070800027802

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Economic analysis
Fertilizer application
Innovation adoption
Inorganic fertilizers
Lowland
Maize
Plant production
Production factors
Research projects
Seed production
Tanzania
Technology transfer
Varieties
Zea mays