Assessing the adoption of modern maize storage technologies among farmers in Bungokho sub-county, Mbale district.

Abstract

This study sought to assess the adoption of modern maize storage technologies among farmers in Bungokho Sub County. A total of 70 respondents were randomly selected, a multivariable binary logistic regression model was used. About eighty two (81.4%) of the respondents used sacks, 11.4% use pics bags and 7.2% use both sacks and pics bags for maize storage. A semi structured questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS was used in analyzing descriptive statistic which was used for creating tables, pie-charts and bar graphs by presenting their frequencies and percentages on the different objectives. The results revealed that majority of the farmers were females who are married and are generally involved in agricultural activities to earn food and income for sustaining their families. The results also revealed that gender has a significant impact on the factors influencing the adoption of modern maize storage technologies among farmers. The results also reveals that majority of the farmers have a very good perception towards the use of hermetic bags compared to other modern maize storage technologies.