technology based on the respondent educational level

DUNCAN RATINGS

From the result of the study it was observed that perception of farmers on consequences of arable crop technology is affected by demographic characteristics of farmers and also the inherent characteristics of agricultural technologies affects adoption.

It was found that there is a significant relationship between independent variable (F = 5.561, p = 000) and unintended consequences while perceived benefits and some independent variables shows no significant relationship age (r = 0.074, p = 0.025), contact with extension agent (r = 0.08, p = 0.41), social participation (r = 0.01, p = 0.87), farm size (r = 0.03, p = 0.73).

Research – extension agent – farmers linkages should be strengthen more in the area of study to reduce the unintended consequences produces by various agricultural technology disseminated to farmers. More extension agents should be employed in the study area so as to bridge the gap between farmers and the research institute so that they can work hand-in-hand and thereby produce appropriate technology that will suit the farmers economically, socially and culturally.

The study revealed that most farmers adopt various agricultural technology disseminated through the linkage system however, most of these technologies have unintended consequences. To over come this, the following recommendations are suggested.

1. 
   Researchers should know the idea of what it is in the best interest of the farmers.
   
2. 
   Agricultural technology disseminated to farmers should be demonstrably more profitable especially in short term.
   
3. 
   They should be compactible with current farming systems
   
4. 
   Farmers should be able to trial the technology adopted on their farm and the results it is should not be difficult to assess.
   
5. 
   Farmers should be involved in the process of technology development and transfer in other to build their knowledge into the project design and make agricultural technology systems more accountable.
   
6. 
   Researchers and scientists should aim to make solutions as relevant and effective as possible to ensure the adoption of sustainable agriculture.
   
7. 
   Researchers and scientists should work closely with farmers, economists, and sociologist to ensure sustainable farming.
   
8. 
   Government should be committed to create an enabling environment that reflects the needs of the farmers.
   
9. 
   Researchers should ensure that agricultural technology disseminated to farmers achieve their objective.
   
10. 
    Researchers need to go beyond to check the intended as well as the unintended consequences of nay intervention to determine the actual effect of any technology.
    

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