Agricultural innovation systems and farm technology adoption: findings from a study of the Ghanaian plantain sector



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DOI: 
10.1080/1389224X.2017.1386115
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Type: 
journal article
Journal: 
The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension
Number: 
1
Pages: 
65-87
Volume: 
24
Author(s): 
Weyori A.E.
Amare M.
Garmin H.
Waibel H.
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The paper explores the strength of social networks in the agricultural innovation systems (AISs) in Ghana and the effect of AISs on adoption of improved farm technology. The paper uses social network analysis (SNA) tools to identify, map and analyze the AISs and the two-stage Heckman selection model. Combining qualitative and quantitative methods allows testing the differential effects of social networks on technology adoption in the Ghananian Plantain Sector

Publication year: 
2018
Keywords: 
Innovation system approach
social network analysis
plantain production in Ghana
improved varieties
focal farmer
extension
agricultural innovations system
social networks
Plantain
adoption