DETERMINATION OF FACTORS RELATED TO ADOPTION OF MODERN DAIRY FARMING IN SELECTED AREAS OF MYMENSINGH IN BANGLADESH

Abstract

This study investigated the factors viz. age of wife, age difference, education level, family size, house wall and years of experience which influenced the adoption of modern dairy technology in selected areas of Mymensingh district. Probit and linear probability models were applied to identify the determinants. V1 (M) women were older, more educated and experienced, household members were higher, and residential status was good which indicated better economic condition, so they were more able to adopt modern dairy farming technology. The study has shown that in V1 (M), most dairy farmers (62%) have adopted modern dairy farming, followed by 38% of women in V1 (T) and 100% of women in V2 (T), who have practiced traditional dairy farming. Regression results showed that the education standards of wife and husband were 1.84 and 1.12, respectively, which was positive and significantly associated with the adoption of modern dairy farming. So, the higher education level of the wife and husband played an important role in the adoption of modern dairy farming. Thus, modern dairy farming technology adoption can be enhanced through improvement of the education system in rural areas.