Awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria
The study ascertained maize farmers' awareness and perception of genetically modified crops in Abia State, Nigeria. One hundred and eighty-four respondents were selected for the survey using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed with...
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2024-01-01
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| author | Obiageri Oparaojiaku Joy Uzoma Izuogu Chibuzo Ikpeoha Kakie Njoku Joachim Martha Ekweanya Ndidiamaka Amah Okorie David Ekunyi Umeh Ngozi |
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| description | The study ascertained maize farmers' awareness and perception of genetically modified crops in Abia State, Nigeria. One hundred and eighty-four respondents were selected for the survey using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed with percentages, means and regression analysis. Majority (67.4%) of the farmers are not aware of genetically modified maize crops and the crops are not in adequate supply (x̄=1.5). Maize farmers perception of GMO crops is not very favourble (x̄=2.4). Among the perceived constraints in cultivating these crops were the difficulty of selling them in the market (x̄=3.4), threat of the negative influence of climate change on the expected yield (x̄=3.2), and the likelihood that these crops may require much inputs, like fertilizer and herbicides (x̄=2.8). Age (b=1.023), previous experience with improved crop varieties (b=2.112) and internet access (b=2.317) had a positive influence on farmers' perception but the number of household members with a tertiary school degree (b=-0.721) had a negative influence. More awareness of genetically modified maize crops should be created to enable farmers make informed decisions in line with their perception of the crops. Extension services should be adequately funded to achieve this. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7c685d9c3dfa47afbb42a112e3ccfe642025-02-05T13:20:23ZengSerbian Association of Plant Breedings and Seed ProducersSelekcija i Semenarstvo0354-58812406-209X2024-01-01302132110.5937/SelSem2402013O0354-58812402013OAwareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, NigeriaObiageri Oparaojiaku Joy0https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5617-2364Uzoma Izuogu Chibuzo1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4792-5081Ikpeoha Kakie Njoku Joachim2https://orcid.org/0009-0005-1351-9535Martha Ekweanya Ndidiamaka3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8924-9037Amah Okorie David4Ekunyi Umeh Ngozi5University of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences, Umuagwo, Imo State, NigeriaAlex Ekwueme Federal University, Department of Agricultural Extension, Ndufu Alike, Abakiliki, NigeriaMichael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Umudike, NigeriaMichael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Umudike, NigeriaMichael Okpara University of Agriculture, Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Umudike, NigeriaAlex Ekwueme Federal University, Department of Agricultural Extension, Ndufu Alike, Abakiliki, NigeriaThe study ascertained maize farmers' awareness and perception of genetically modified crops in Abia State, Nigeria. One hundred and eighty-four respondents were selected for the survey using a multi-stage sampling procedure. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed with percentages, means and regression analysis. Majority (67.4%) of the farmers are not aware of genetically modified maize crops and the crops are not in adequate supply (x̄=1.5). Maize farmers perception of GMO crops is not very favourble (x̄=2.4). Among the perceived constraints in cultivating these crops were the difficulty of selling them in the market (x̄=3.4), threat of the negative influence of climate change on the expected yield (x̄=3.2), and the likelihood that these crops may require much inputs, like fertilizer and herbicides (x̄=2.8). Age (b=1.023), previous experience with improved crop varieties (b=2.112) and internet access (b=2.317) had a positive influence on farmers' perception but the number of household members with a tertiary school degree (b=-0.721) had a negative influence. More awareness of genetically modified maize crops should be created to enable farmers make informed decisions in line with their perception of the crops. Extension services should be adequately funded to achieve this.https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0354-5881/2024/0354-58812402013O.pdfsources of information on gm cropsavailability of gm cropsfarmers' determinants of use of gm cropsconstraints in gm cultivation |
| spellingShingle | Obiageri Oparaojiaku Joy Uzoma Izuogu Chibuzo Ikpeoha Kakie Njoku Joachim Martha Ekweanya Ndidiamaka Amah Okorie David Ekunyi Umeh Ngozi Awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria Selekcija i Semenarstvo sources of information on gm crops availability of gm crops farmers' determinants of use of gm crops constraints in gm cultivation |
| title | Awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria |
| title_full | Awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria |
| title_short | Awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in Abia State, Nigeria |
| title_sort | awareness and perception of genetically modified maize crops among farmers in abia state nigeria |
| topic | sources of information on gm crops availability of gm crops farmers' determinants of use of gm crops constraints in gm cultivation |
| url | https://scindeks-clanci.ceon.rs/data/pdf/0354-5881/2024/0354-58812402013O.pdf |
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