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Determinants of Storage System Adoption and Usage Intensity Among Smallholder Rice Farmers in Kyela District, Tanzania

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the factors that influence both the decision to adopt and the extent of use of storage systems among smallholder farmers I Kyela district, Tanzania. Using data from 267 respondents and applying the Double Hurdle Model, the study identified that male-headed households, larger household sizes, access to training, extension services, and higher on-farm income positively affect both adoption and intensity of use. Interestingly, larger farm size negatively correlates with storage use, suggesting alternative post-harvest strategies among larger producers. These findings highlight the importance of targeted training and infrastructure support to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food security.

Source: International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR)

DOI: 10.21275/sr25924185148

Authors: Ikupa Partson Mwanjabala, Edith Gathungu PhD, Robert Katikiro PhD

Institutions: Egerton University, University of Dar es Salaam

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural Innovations and Practices

Subfield: General Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences