Abstract:

This study was conducted to determine the factors affecting rural women in adoption of innovations about livestock production in TRA1 Region (Erzurum, Erzincan and Bayburt Provinces). In the study, the data were collected by 158 questionnaires conducted on women actively involved in agricultural activities in 60 villages within the boundaries of 15 districts of Erzurum, Erzincan and Bayburt Provinces. According to the Logistic Regression (LOGIT) Analysis, it has been determined that younger women who have higher education levels, own more animal and larger land, visit city center more often, watch TV, and reside in urban areas, tend to be more willing to adopt innovations such as artificial insemination, milking machine, milking hygiene, and organic agriculture. As a result, priority should be given to training activities for development in rural areas. On the other hand, training programs on special subjects should be organized for women, cooperations and associations should be established and social security services should be provided to support women.

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