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| Economic Factors Influencing Adoption of Modern Technologies among Tomato Smallholder Farmers: A Case of Mboga Na Matunda Project in Iringa District.
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Asheri Mwaipungu, Asheri Mwaipungu, Dr. Frank Philipo, Dr. Agnes Nzali
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Abstract:
Tomato is the most useful vegetables in the world and has been contributed smallholder farmers to household income. In Africa, tomato is the most useful vegetables. This study assessed factors leading to adoption of modern technologies among smallholder farmers: A case of mboga na matunda project in iringa district, Tanzania. The data were collected through interview, focus group discussion, and questionnaire from 60 respondents and analyzed by using SPSS version 20, and deductive approach method. The study was conducted to investigate the factors leading to a low adoption to modern agricultural technologies to smallholder tomato producers. A case of Mboga na Matunda project in Iringa district. 38.3% of smallholder tomato producers faced challenges in accessing credit and primarily relied on informal sources and personal savings for capital. Limited credit access was a significant barrier to adopting modern agricultural technologies. Those with restricted credit access had a lower propensity to adopt modern technologies. Access to credit was essential for procuring the necessary inputs for agricultural activities, and it had a positive relationship with technology adoption. Market price fluctuations, particularly during the rainy season, affected the affordability of technology, influencing adoption decisions. The study revealed that 96.67% of smallholder tomato producers had access to both internal and external markets. However, the volatility of prices in these markets significantly impacted technology adoption. The quality of tomato products played a pivotal role in determining market prices. The adoption of modern technologies was positively influenced by fair trade practices that enhanced product quality and, consequently, market prices. Price fluctuations, especially during the dry season, presented a challenge to smallholders, influencing their investment decisions in technology.
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