Factors affecting the use of artificial insemination of farmers in dairy farming

Abstract

The study was carried out in the districts of Harmacık, Keles, Orhaneli and Büyükorhan known as the mountain region of Bursa province, Turkey with the purpose of determining factors affecting farmers' use of artificial insemination in dairy farming. The number of the farms was determined using a stratified random sampling method. The data were collected from 252 dairy cattle farms between April and December 2018. The study employed the logit model to evaluate the data. The results revealed that the educational level of the farmers, dairy farming experience, the number of dairy cattle, livestock diseases, off-farm income, artificial insemination support and access to veterinary services variables had a positive effect on farmers' use of artificial insemination; whereas age and household size variables had a negative impact. As a result, the use of artificial insemination in dairy farm can be increased with farmers who are open to innovations regarding livestock activity and knowledgeable about artificial insemination.