Publisher's Synopsis
Academic Paper from the year 2021 in the subject Economy - Environment economics, language: English, abstract: Unlock Ethiopia's agricultural potential: Delve into the intricate web of factors that determine the adoption of crucial agricultural and soil water conservation technologies in this comprehensive analysis. Challenging the status quo of low technology adoption despite significant investment, this book meticulously dissects the demographic, socioeconomic, and institutional variables that hold the key to unlocking increased farm productivity, alleviating poverty, and ensuring food security in the region. Explore the critical role of producer characteristics, the tangible performance of technologies, and the influence of supporting institutions, as each element is scrutinized to reveal its impact on adoption rates. Discover how age, gender, education, income, and access to credit and extension services intricately shape a farmer's decision to embrace new methods. Through a synthesis of existing empirical studies and established theoretical frameworks, this book provides a nuanced understanding of the adoption process, highlighting the barriers that impede progress and the opportunities that can be leveraged. Uncover the underlying reasons why innovative solutions often fail to take root, and gain valuable insights into crafting effective strategies and policies to promote widespread technology adoption. From the introductory chapter highlighting agriculture's pivotal role in Sub-Saharan Africa to the comprehensive literature review exploring definitions, importance, and influencing factors, this book is an indispensable resource for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners seeking to transform Ethiopian agriculture and build a more sustainable and prosperous future, offering an analytical lens on existing policies and strategies designed to boost agricultural production while pinpointing areas ripe for improvement. Understanding adoption status is paramo
