Publication: Influence of socio-economic factors on the adoption of irrigation technologies among small-scale farmers in nogirwet irrigation scheme, Bomet County
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2021-12
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Previous studies show that most small-scale farmers acquire knowledge and adopt new agricultural
technologies through contacts with extension services. Currently limited knowledge exists on the effect of socio economic factors on the adoption of irrigation technologies among smallholder farmers in in Bomet County. To fill
this knowledge gap, the study determined the influence of socio–economic factors on the adoption of irrigation
technologies among smallholder farmers in Norgirwet Irrigation scheme in Bomet County. The Target population
comprised of 400 small-scale farmers in Nogirwet Irrigation Scheme. The study adopted ex-post-facto research
design. Simple random sampling technique was used to select a sample of 109 small-scale farmers. Data was
collected using interview schedule and observation checklist. Data was analysed using frequencies, percentages,
and Chi-square. The results revealed that 28% agreed that age played a significant role in adoption of irrigation
technologies to a large extent, 55.1% to some extent and 16.8 were of contrary opinion. The results also showed
that 4% agreed that gender played a significant role in adoption of irrigation technologies to a very large extent,
9% to a large extent, 26% to some extent, and 59% to a small extent. Only 9% were of contrary opinion. The
results further revealed that 10.3% agreed that education played a significant role in adoption of irrigation
technologies to a very large extent, 8.4% to a large extent, and 23.4% to some extent. 57.9% were of contrary
opinion. The study recommends that relevant stakeholders, should come up with innovative irrigation solutions
that will help boost production, more farmers need to be trained on the use of irrigation technologies as this
intervention will help to cut the cost of production and help farmers to realize high-profit margins from their
output.
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Socio-economic factors, Adoption, Irrigation technologies, Small-scale farmers