Factors affecting adoption of technical, organisational and institutional dairy innovations in selected milksheds in Kenya

Wairimu, E.; Mburu, John; Ndambi, Asaah; Gachuiri, C.K.

doi:10.1080/03031853.2022.2090972

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“…The study revealed that majority of the respondent (52%) were males and 48% were females. This is in line with findings by Wairimu et al (2022), which established that males formed majority (76.2%) of dairy farmers in Mukurwe-ini, Nakuru and Sotik regions of Kenya. Therefore, the findings imply that males have greater chances of participating in dairy production.…”

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“…Majority (41.3%) of the respondents had secondary education as the highest academic qualification while 31.1% had primary education, 16.3% college, 6.1% university degrees and 5.1% had no formal education. The findings are in line with a study by Wairimu et al (2022), which indicated that on dairy farmers in Kenya have on average 10.47 years of formal education. Meaning, that majority had secondary education level.…”

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Entrepreneurial Production Technology and Growth of Smallholder Dairy Enterprises in Kenya

Munyua

2023

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This study investigated influence of entrepreneurial production technology on growth of smallholder dairy enterprises in Kenya. The enterprises continuous respond to increasing demand for dairy products in the market from rising global populations. Dairy industry has introduced technologies, and adoption has increased productivity. In an attempt to gain and retain competitive advantage in the market, amidst environmental challenges, some related to climate change, enterprises have adopted entrepreneurial production technology. This study proposed that growth of smallholder dairy enterprises depends on the adoption of these technologies. The hypothesis was tested using a field survey on the actual technologies adopted by smallholders and extent of the adoption. Open and closed ended questionnaires were administered to a study sample of 395 smallholder dairy farmers, proportionately drawn from among active members, currently supplying milk to Githunguri, Wakulima and Nyala dairy cooperative societies in Kiambu, Nyeri, Nyandarua and Laikipia counties in high potential Central Kenya. The study established a significant positive influence of entrepreneurial production technology on growth of smallholder dairy enterprises in Kenya, supporting the idea that growth of smallholder dairy enterprises in Kenya is positively correlated to the extent of adoption of entrepreneurial production technologies in breeding,

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Entrepreneurial Production Technology and Growth of Smallholder Dairy Enterprises in Kenya

Munyua

2023

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“…Boz et al [30] identified farmer age, income level, investment, improved breeds, internet usage, and interactions with extension personnel and private veterinarians as determinants of adoption levels. Wairimu et al [16] found hired employees, dairy records, total dairy cows, and household head education to be influential factors for technical dairy innovation adoption, while the intensity of organizational and institutional dairy innovation adoption was influenced by income, farm size, dairy records, and access to dairy information. Gargiulo et al [33] revealed a positive relationship between herd size and the adoption of precision technology, while Abeni et al [34] reported higher probabilities of using precision livestock tools in farms with larger herds.…”

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“…In a study, Constantine et al [5] underscored the importance of high-value-added agricultural and food products, efficient use of technology, profitable production, appropriate trade policies, and optimal resource management in enhancing competitiveness, and they focused on sustainable economic competitiveness. They stated that sustainable economic Sustainability 2024, 16, 2989 2 of 22 competitiveness can be attained by elevating the final product's value through an effective value chain management system that incorporates environmental and social considerations. This involves increasing productivity and product quality throughout the agri-food value chain, highlighting the importance of harnessing technology and innovation.…”

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Enhancing Dairy Farm Welfare: A Holistic Examination of Technology Adoption and Economic Performance in Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey

Erdem,

Ağır

2024

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Technology and innovations have significant potential to enhance farm productivity, profitability, and economic sustainability. This study comprehensively investigates the relationship between technology adoption and economic performance within dairy farming. First, it seeks to clarify how socio-economic, information-seeking, behavioral factors and technical efficiency influence the level of technology adoption in dairy farms. It also compares the economic indicators of dairy farms depending on their technology adoption levels and evaluates whether technology adoption affects dairy farms’ technical, allocative, and economic efficiency. The data were collected from 188 dairy farmers in Kahramanmaraş Province in the East Mediterranean Region of Turkey in 2022. The results reveal that dairy farms’ technology adoption levels are influenced by income, household size, investment, ownership of cultured cattle breeds, Chamber of Agriculture membership, contact frequency with private veterinarians and other farmers, perceived ease of use, perceived usefulness, and technical efficiency. Farms with high-level technology adoption demonstrate increased profitability and efficiency scores, highlighting the positive correlation between technology adoption and farm efficiency. Policymakers should focus on training and support programs for dairy farmers to optimize technology use and input management. They can also promote resource-efficient farming and provide financial incentives for sustainable practices and dairy technologies.

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Assessment of socio-economic determinants and impacts of climate-smart feeding practices in the Kenyan dairy sector

Mburu,

Nyikal

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Factors affecting adoption of technical, organisational and institutional dairy innovations in selected milksheds in Kenya

Cited by 8 publications

References 29 publications

Entrepreneurial Production Technology and Growth of Smallholder Dairy Enterprises in Kenya

Entrepreneurial Production Technology and Growth of Smallholder Dairy Enterprises in Kenya

Enhancing Dairy Farm Welfare: A Holistic Examination of Technology Adoption and Economic Performance in Kahramanmaraş Province, Turkey

Assessment of socio-economic determinants and impacts of climate-smart feeding practices in the Kenyan dairy sector

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