Determinants of adoption of Deutsche Gesellschaft Fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)-sponsored technologies among cassava farmers in Ogun State, Nigeria

Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) provides advisory services to cassava growers in Ogun State in order to bring about sustainable improvements in the livelihoods of participants as well as contributing to the economic development of the State. This study assessed the determinants of adoption of GIZ-sponsored technologies among cassava farmers. A total of 336 farmers (168 participants and 168 non-participants) were randomly selected from the 14 Local Government Areas where GIZ operated. Questionnaire was used to obtain primary data. Data was analysed using frequency counts, percentages, Logistic regression and chi(2) test. Results showed that all (100.0%) of the participants had formal education and belonged to a farmers' association. The average farm size for participants was 1.64 hectares. The average period of participation in GIZ's service and number of training received by the farmers were 3 years and 11, respectively. Majority of the participants (98.8%) cultivated TME 419 and local cassava varieties, respectively. Logistic regression revealed technology cost (beta = 0.457), triability of technology (beta = 0.493), information accessibility (beta = -0.464), good relationship between GIZ's agents and farmers (beta = 1.018) and government policy (beta = 0.493) were the determinants (p < 0.01) of participants' involvement in GIZ's service. It was concluded that GIZ service had positive effect. The study therefore recommends complete information on the nature, associated risks and the benefits derivable from the sponsored technologies. Also, government-friendly and GIZ-friendly policies by both the GIZ and government for the benefit of the farmers' increased productivity is recommended.