FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF NO-TILLAGE CROP PRODUCTION SYSTEM

The objective of this research was to identify and quantify the important factors related to the adoption behavior of farmers towards no-tillage crop production system. In 2008-09 data were collected from two cropping zones i.e. rice-wheat zone (Gujranwala and Shiekhupura) and cotton-wheat zone (Faisalabad). A logit regression model was estimated to identify and evaluate impact of major variables (education, progressive farmers, age, interpersonal communication and ground water) on the adoption of no tillage technology by farmers in study areas. Results indicate that as the education of the farmers increases the adoption of NT also increases. It is not necessary that progressive farmers are also adopters of this technology. If the age of the farmer is below 35 years, there are 1.02 times more chances that the farmer will adopt the NT technology. Interpersonal communication variable does not have any role in NT technology adoption process. Agricultural farms where the ground water was not fit for irrigation have vast potential for adoption of NT crop production technology. It is recommended that farmers should be motivated to adopt no tillage technology in the areas where quality of ground water is not fit for cultivation. This NT production system practice may enhance the efficient utilization of resources in Pakistan.