Comparative Profitability among Adopters and Non-Adopters of Selected Innovations

Solomon S. Mhango

doi:10.47814/ijssrr.v6i2.1071

Solomon S. Mhango Department of Postgraduate Studies, Research and Consultancy, Tengeru Institute of Community Development, Arusha, Tanzania

DOI: https://doi.org/10.47814/ijssrr.v6i2.1071

Keywords: Adoption; Innovation; Net Farm Income; Profitability; Return on Investment

Abstract

Level of profit generated from adoption of paddy innovations can influence famers’ decision to adopt such innovations; however it is imperative to know whether there are profit differences between adopters and non-adopters of innovations. This study was conducted in Mvomero District, Tanzania. The main objective is to compare profitability among adopters and non-adopters of selected innovations. Cross-sectional research design is employed and simple random sampling technique is employed to select 299. The interview uses a semi-structured questionnaire. Net farm income (NFI) and Return on investment (ROI) are used to analyze the profitability for selected innovations. Content analysis is used to analyze qualitative information. The study reveals that adoption of SRI, PTs and WTs is more profitable compared to non-adoption of the same innovations (p < 0.01). Adoption of SRI, PTs and WTs to farmers in the study area is a profitable venture (p < 0.01) and serves as a stimulus for other farmers to apply the innovations in paddy production. Extension officers and rural development agents should educate farmers especially those who do not adopt innovations on the advantages of adoption of paddy innovations so as to improve their wellbeing.

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