The adoption behaviour and its influenced factors of true shallot seed technology in Central Java

Abstract

True shallot seed (TSS) technology is one of the way to increase shallots productivity. Its ability to produce high amount of onion requires a willingness to carry out good cultivation practices. This study was aimed to analyze the behavior of adoption of TSS technology and to analysis factors that influence the behavior of farmers adoption. The research was carried out in two regions, namely Wanasari District, Brebes Regency and Klambu District, Grobogan Regency which were the centers of shallot production. One hundred respondents were chosen with 50 farmers in each region. The data were analyzed using descriptive method and multiple regression. The result showed that the adoption rate of TSS technology in Wanasari District was higher than in Klambu District. The farmers age, education level, land acreage, farmers income, number of families, land status, and regions were significantly influence the farmers behavior in adopting TSS technology.