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Improving Farmers’ Propensity to Innovate for Up Scaling Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties in Benin

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  • Olaigbe ML Hounkpatin

    (Research Laboratory on Innovation for Agricultural Development, University of Parakou, Republic of Benin)

  • Ingrid Sonya Mawussi Adjovi

    (Research Laboratory on Innovation for Agricultural Development, University of Parakou, Republic of Benin)

  • Ismail Moumouni-Moussa

    (Research Laboratory on Innovation for Agricultural Development, University of Parakou, Republic of Benin)

Abstract

The aim of the study was to analyze the influence of farmers’ propensity to innovate on their choice to adopt Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato (OFSP) varieties following the awareness campaign. One hundred and eighty farmers were interviewed using a questionnaire. Descriptive and logistic regression analyses were carried out. Most farmers had an average propensity to innovate. The level of propensity to innovate and adoption rates increased after the campaign. The logistic regression model revealed that the age of the farmers, their involvement in the awareness campaign, the extent of area allocated to sweet potato farming and their level of propensity to innovate influenced the adoption decision. Older farmers who participated in the awareness campaign, cultivated sweet potatoes on small areas and had a relatively high propensity to innovate were more likely to adopt the OFSP. Despite adoption, OFSP acreage remains low. Popularizing OFSP varieties is still needed to create demand and increase production.

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  • Olaigbe ML Hounkpatin & Ingrid Sonya Mawussi Adjovi & Ismail Moumouni-Moussa, 2025. "Improving Farmers’ Propensity to Innovate for Up Scaling Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato Varieties in Benin," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(2), pages 1673-1681, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:i:2:p:1673-1681
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