Abstract:
The objective of this study was to analyze the determinants of improved agricultural technology
adoption in certain kebeles of Ambo woreda, West shoa zone of Oromia region, Ethiopia. A
sample of 332 households comprised of 160 adopters and 172 non- adopters, were selected by
using multistage sampling procedure from eight kebeles found in Ambo woreda. Gosu Kora, Boji
Gabbisa, Illamu Mujja, Baya kurbi, Illamu Goromti, Amaro , Illamu Jallina and Kiba kube the
selected kebeles teff productivity cultivated by adopters and non-adaptors in the production year
of 2023/24. The study used descriptive statics such as mean, standard deviation, frequency,
percentage, t-test, and chi-square test methods for data analysis. A parametric estimation of
Logit model were employed. The study used a logit model to identify factors affecting adoption of
agricultural technology on. The results revealed that educational level, gender, age, educational
level, total number livestock owned, extension contact and access to credit were significantly
affect adoption decision of teff productivity. The result of impact of teff row planting, improved
seed, fertilizer and pesticides were technology adoption shows that, households that used
agricultural technology tend to get more teff yield relative to from non-adaptors. The study has
also indicated that adopting of technology had a potential of increasing farm household’s
income. Governmental and non-governmental organizations such as Woreda Agricultural office
as well as Agricultural research centers and different supporters of agricultural sector in the
study area should give due attention for adoption of agricultural technology and minimize teff
disease problem in the study area.
