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March 1, 20260 citationsOpen Access

Precision Agriculture Techniques in Maize Farming: An Ethnographic Study of Adoption and Yield Impact in Northern Ethiopia,

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MAMulugeta AbrahaHaramaya University

Key Points

  • The study aims to understand how precision agriculture techniques affect maize yields and the factors influencing their adoption among farmers in northern Ethiopia.
  • Employed ethnographic research methods
  • Examined farmer perceptions and decision-making processes
  • Identified challenges in technology adoption
  • Achieved a 15% increase in maize yields among participating farmers
  • Farmers showed significant interest in precision farming tools
  • Initial resistance due to costs and unfamiliarity was observed

Abstract

Precision agriculture techniques have been introduced to improve maize farming yields in northern Ethiopia's agricultural sector. The study employed ethnographic research methods to understand farmer perceptions, decision-making processes, and challenges in adopting these technologies. Precision agriculture techniques led to a 15% increase in maize yields among participating farmers. Farmers demonstrated significant interest in precision farming tools but faced initial resistance due to cost and unfamiliarity with technology. Government support for training programmes and infrastructure development is recommended to facilitate wider adoption of these techniques. Precision Agriculture, Maize Farming, Farmers Adoption, Yield Improvement

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Mulugeta Abraha (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a3d8caec16d51705d2ff19https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18801606
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