Factors impinging farmers' use of agriculture technology
Agriculture is now one of the most important sectors in the Malaysian economy. In order to further develop this sector, technology has become one of the main components. Typically, dealing with the agriculture sector can entail difficulties relating to a number of factors. Consequently, to overcome...
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| description | Agriculture is now one of the most important sectors in the Malaysian economy. In order to further develop this sector, technology has become one of the main components. Typically, dealing with the agriculture sector can entail difficulties relating to a number of factors. Consequently, to overcome such problems, farmers are being encouraged to adopt technology that suits their farm. This paper aims to explain technology usage among farmers, and the benefits that can be gained from this technology. Moreover, the paper explains the factors affecting technology usage. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that farmers’ perceptions and levels of education, as well as extension-workers’ knowledge, the management of the extension program, and the physical conditions of the area, are all factors that affect technology adoption among farmers. |
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| spelling | upm-567142017-08-04T03:54:22Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56714/ Factors impinging farmers' use of agriculture technology Abdullah, Farah Adila Abu Samah, Bahaman Agriculture is now one of the most important sectors in the Malaysian economy. In order to further develop this sector, technology has become one of the main components. Typically, dealing with the agriculture sector can entail difficulties relating to a number of factors. Consequently, to overcome such problems, farmers are being encouraged to adopt technology that suits their farm. This paper aims to explain technology usage among farmers, and the benefits that can be gained from this technology. Moreover, the paper explains the factors affecting technology usage. Based on the findings, it can be concluded that farmers’ perceptions and levels of education, as well as extension-workers’ knowledge, the management of the extension program, and the physical conditions of the area, are all factors that affect technology adoption among farmers. Canadian Center of Science and Education 2013 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/56714/1/56714.pdf Abdullah, Farah Adila and Abu Samah, Bahaman (2013) Factors impinging farmers' use of agriculture technology. Asian Social Science, 9 (3). pp. 120-124. ISSN 1911-2017; ESSN: 1911-2025 http://www.ccsenet.org/journal/index.php/ass/article/view/25282 10.5539/ass.v9n3p120 |
| spellingShingle | Abdullah, Farah Adila Abu Samah, Bahaman Factors impinging farmers' use of agriculture technology |
| title | Factors impinging farmers' use of agriculture technology |
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| title_short | Factors impinging farmers' use of agriculture technology |
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