Abstract
This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the disadoption of Moringa oleifera among farming households in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected through the use of structured questionnaires for this study. Descriptive and quantitative techniques were used for the analysis of survey data. Result revealed that the level of disadoption of Moringa in the study area was high whereas those that are still cultivating moringa still realizes income it. Also, the respondents indicated that low return on investment on moringa oleifera, low demand of moringa oleifera products such as leaf and seeds, low sale of moringa products, inadequate processing equipment, and inadequate marketing channels and over hyped health benefit of moringa products were factors contributing to the disadoption of moringa oleifera cultivation.The study revealed that age,membership of farmers’ association, non-farm income, and access to extension and involvement of the farmers in other agroforestry practices were significant factors influencing the disadoption of moringa in the study area. However, membership of farmers’ association and access to extension services significantly influence the probability of disadoption of moringa cultivation negatively. This study therefore recommends that there shouldbe further awareness on the benefits of moringa in order to increase demand for moringa and its product and that farmers should be encouraged to join Moringa farmers group in order to network with other farmers and to access information.
 Keywords: Dis-Adoption, Moringa oleifera, Probit and Oyo State.
Highlights
Research findings and publications exist about Moringa oleifera awareness and adoption among Nigerians, their disadoption has not being fully ascertained
This study seeks to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondent, analyze the factors influencing the decision of farmers to discontinue the cultivation of moringa oleifera and the factors contributing to moringa dis-adoption among farmers within Oyo State
Thestudy area has heterogeneous population of Yoruba, Igbo and Hausa.Oyo state is located in the south west geopolitical zone of Nigeria
Summary
Research findings and publications exist about Moringa oleifera awareness and adoption among Nigerians, their disadoption has not being fully ascertained. This is because after the introduction of an innovation its characteristics or attributes (relative advantage, compatibility, complexity, trial ability, evidence visibility, divisibility and accessibility) as perceived by the adopters can mare or promote its full adoption Tor et al, (2017).The adoption and diffusion of new products/technology has been studied extensively and comprehensively (Rogers,2003). The average rate of disadoption (the proportion of households who have cultivated moringa but who no longer cultivate it) is high This could be hinged on various socio-economic factors. This study seeks to describe the socio-economic characteristics of the respondent, analyze the factors influencing the decision of farmers to discontinue the cultivation of moringa oleifera and the factors contributing to moringa dis-adoption among farmers within Oyo State
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