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Saminou Harouna Hamissou*1, Moussa Mamoudou Boubacar2
1West African Centre for Sustainable Rural Transformation (WAC-SRT), Faculty of Sciences and Techniques, University Abdou Moumouni of Niamey (UAM), BP: 10.662 Niamey, Niger.
Email: hamissousaminou51@gmail.com | ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-1565-459X
2Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of Diffa, BP: 78 Diffa, Niger.
Email: boubacar_mac@yahoo.fr ǀ ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7832-8506
*Corresponding author
Agrobiodiversity & Agroecology, 04(1&2): 63-75. Doi: https://doi.org/10.33002/aa041204
Received: 21 October 2024
Reviewed: 30 November 2024
Accepted: 11 December 2024
Published: 31 December 2024
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Millet is a crucial staple crop in Niger, yet its cultivation faces challenges from soil degradation and declining fertility. Effective agricultural technologies are essential for sustainable soil fertility management and improved millet productivity. This study evaluates the adaptability of farm technologies on millet farming across different soil types in Chadakori commune, Maradi region, Niger, using a probit model. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 250 farmers via the Kobo Collect application. STATA software was used for analysis. Results reveal that compost technology significantly enhances millet yields on loamy soils at a 1% probability threshold (p < 0.01). However, simple and multifunctional half-moons on sandy soils show negative effects (p < 0.01, and p < 0.05, respectively). These findings highlight the need for specific technological interventions in soil. Adaptive soil management strategies can enhance agricultural resilience and productivity, contributing to sustainable land management practices. This research offers practical recommendations for policymakers and development organizations to tackle soil degradation challenges and support millet farming systems in Niger.
Keywords: Technologies adaptability; Probit model; Soil types; Chadakori; Maradi; Niger
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Hamissou, S.H., & Boubacar, M.M. (2024). Application of Probit Model to Assess the Adaptability of Agricultural Technologies in Millet Farming Based on Soil Types in Chadakori Commune of Maradi Region, Niger. Agrobiodiversity & Agroecology, 04(1&2), 63-75. https://doi.org/10.33002/aa041204
Hamissou S.H., Boubacar M.M. Application of Probit Model to Assess the Adaptability of Agricultural Technologies in Millet Farming Based on Soil Types in Chadakori Commune of Maradi Region, Niger. Agrobiodiversity & Agroecology, 2024, 04 (1&2), 63-75. https://doi.org/10.33002/aa041204
Hamissou, Saminou Harouna, Boubacar, Moussa Mamoudou. 2024. “Application of Probit Model to Assess the Adaptability of Agricultural Technologies in Millet Farming Based on Soil Types in Chadakori Commune of Maradi Region, Niger”. Agrobiodiversity & Agroecology, 04 no. 1&2: 63-75. https://doi.org/10.33002/aa041204
Hamissou, Saminou Harouna and Moussa Mamoudou Boubacar. 2024. “Application of Probit Model to Assess the Adaptability of Agricultural Technologies in Millet Farming Based on Soil Types in Chadakori Commune of Maradi Region, Niger”. Agrobiodiversity & Agroecology, 04 (1&2): 63-75. https://doi.org/10.33002/aa041204
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