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PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 9 (X) /February/30-37 /5
AUTHOR: Uche ENWEANI[I] Priscilla Odeyovwi OSIEBE(CLN)[II]
TITLE : CONCEPTUAL AND ADOPTION OF TECHNOLOGY ACCEPTANCE MODEL (TAM) BY FARMERS FOR AGRICULTURAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP IN NIGERIA
ABSTRACT: This article is on conceptual and adoption of technology acceptance model (tam) by farmers for agricultural entrepreneurship in Nigeria. Entrepreneurship, value chains and market linkages are terms that are being used more and more when talking about agriculture and farming. Many small-scale farmers and extension organizations understand that there is little future for farmers unless they become more entrepreneurial in the way they run their farms Literature from various authors were reviewed to cover the main variables of accessibility, utilization, technology information, information access, entrepreneurship, information need of farmers, Sources of Technology Information, Community libraries, radio television, newspaper, magazine, internet, friends and relatives, and print materials. The adoption of Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) for acceptability, accessibility and utilization in area of technology in agriculture, by farmers is very important. The researchers further reviewed some challenges and ways forward for agricultural entrepreneurship in Nigeria.
KEYWORDS: Adoption, Utilization, Technology, Agriculture Accessibility, Farmers and Entrepreneurship
