Socio-Economic Determinants of Agricultural Information Uptake and Structural Constraints to Sesame Productivity in Adamawa State, Nigeria

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Aitiya Umar
Dauda Abubakar
Nubwa Kyari
Amurtiya Michael

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Limited knowledge and weak utilisation of agricultural information continue to hinder sesame productivity in Nigeria. This study assessed Determinants of Information Utilisation and Constraints to Sesame Production in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 250 sesame farmers using structured questionnaires and analysed through descriptive statistics and multiple regression. Results revealed high knowledge in land preparation (84.0%), planting time (76.8%), and seed selection (71.2%), but low knowledge in pest control (39.2%) and post-harvest handling (35.6%). A regression analysis showed that education level, farming experience, farm size, and group membership significantly influenced information use. Key constraints included poor access to inputs and infrastructure. The study concludes that information use is shaped by socio-economic factors and structural conditions. It recommends targeted extension services, adult education, and infrastructural improvements to boost productivity.

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Umar, A., Abubakar, D., Kyari, N., & Michael, A. (2026). Socio-Economic Determinants of Agricultural Information Uptake and Structural Constraints to Sesame Productivity in Adamawa State, Nigeria. Zeszyty Naukowe SGGW W Warszawie - Problemy Rolnictwa Światowego, 26(3), 7–18. https://doi.org/10.22630/PRS.2026.26.3.9
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