This study assessed the adoption of yam minisett technology among rural farmers in Lafia, Nasarawa State, Nigeria. A random sampling technique was employed, in the selection of respondent. A total of 120 yam farmers were randomly selected and administered questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used in analyzing data generated from the study. Results of the study reveal that respondents had moderate awareness of yam minisett technology with an overall awareness percentage of 61. Age, farm size, irregular extension visits, high costs of technology were some factors that influenced adoption of the minisett technology. The effects of the adoption of minisett technology include increased income, skills, knowledge, productivity; reduction in cost of production and sustained food security. Radio and extension agents were the major sources of information. Awareness in the technology should be created among the farmers through the use of campaign, demonstration and small plot adoption trails (SPAT). Also farm credits should be granted to yam farmers to enhance their adoption of the technology were some of the recommendations proffered
assessment, information, dissemination, cassava, farmers
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