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Farmers’ Response to the Application of Modern Technologies to Wetland Farming in Edo State, Nigeria

This study examined wetland farming systems in Edo State, Nigeria, with specific focus on practitioners’ response to Fadama technologies, as well as factors that might promote adoption behavior. Primary data were sourced from 301 wetland farmers across the three political districts in the state. Responses were analyzed using frequency distribution and multiple regression. Fertilizers, herbicides, insecticides, and improved varieties were the most adopted technologies; cost was the most serious constraint to adoption. The average earnings derived from wetland farming enterprises were 291,400.28 (US$1,942.60) per annum. Important determinants of wetland farming technology adoption by farmers include education, contact with extension agents, revenue, and credit. The study recommends an improvement in Fadama farmers’ access to credit and extension services.