Obstacles to the adoption of yam minisett technology by small-scale farmers of Southeastern Nigeria

Abstract

Yam minisett technology has the capability to increase yam production in Nigeria. After more than ten years of the introduction of the technology, this study examined obstacles that have limited the adoption by small-scale farmers. The result shows that the major obstacles are in the areas of complex process of production, cost of input and poor marketing facility. Refining the technology to suit existing mixed cropping practices and the use of reduced farm inputs were recommended for research. 

Keywords: Adoption, Yam, Minisett-Technology