Agricultural innovation systems and farm technology adoption: findings from a study of the Ghanaian plantain sector

Alirah Emmanuel Weyori, Mulubrhan Amare, Hildegard Garming, Hermann Waibel · 2017 · The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension

Summary. This study examines technology adoption in Ghana's plantain sector using social network analysis and innovation systems theory. The researchers found weak innovation systems where farmers occupy central network positions but lack influence. Social network capital significantly drives adoption of improved farm technologies. The study recommends strengthening connections between focal farmers, research institutions, and extension agents through targeted policies to enhance technology dissemination.

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  title   = {Agricultural innovation systems and farm technology adoption: findings from a study of the Ghanaian plantain sector},
  author  = {Alirah Emmanuel Weyori and Mulubrhan Amare and Hildegard Garming and Hermann Waibel},
  journal = {The Journal of Agricultural Education and Extension},
  year    = {2017},
  doi     = {10.1080/1389224x.2017.1386115},
  url     = {https://doi.org/10.1080/1389224x.2017.1386115}
}

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DOI

10.1080/1389224x.2017.1386115

Countries

Ghana

Regions

Africa

Categories

agtech, innovation-networks, regional-innovation-systems

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2026-04-28