Socio-economic factors affecting knowledge transfer to maize Growers in Kilindi District, Tanzania

The interaction between extension agents and farmers and the extent to which farmers perceived extension agents as useful to them is paramount to bringing about change in agriculture output. However, little information is available on the socio-economic factors affecting knowledge transfer to maize Growers in Kilindi District necessary to enable them grow maize and obtain higher yields is unknown. Therefore, the present study was conducted to assess socio-economic factors affecting knowledge transfer to maize farmers in Kilindi District. Data were collected from 121 households, by using interview schedule in which cross-sectional multi-stage and purposive approaches were employed. Both descriptive and quantitative techniques were used to analyse cross-sectional data. The quantitative estimation employed multiple linear regression models to estimate perceived effectiveness in Knowledge transfer. Results show that age, household size, farm size, and AEAs contact had significant influence on technological transfer on maize growers in the study area. It was therefore recommended that local government should make compulsory equitably distribution of agricultural extension services in rural areas on how to use new technology to maximize yield hence increase income.