Published in Scientific Papers. Series "Management, Economic Engineering in Agriculture and rural development", Vol. 23 ISSUE 3
Written by Cristita A. CLAVA, Milagros C. BALES, Leomarich F. CASINILLO, Karen Luz P. YAP, Jemboy M. CADENAS

The study aimed to pave an argument that exposes the causal factors of rice technology implementation and adoption among the members of 4-H club youth in Southern Leyte, Philippines. Primary data were gathered from 118 4-H club youth members selected at complete enumeration. Descriptive statistical measures were used to summarize the collected data and ordered regression models were constructed to determine the predictors of implementation and adoption of rice technology. Results portrayed that there are still more members who do not implement and adopt the rice technologies introduced by the 4-H club in their respective places. And very few of them have fully implemented and adopted the rice technologies. The first regression model revealed that the significant causal factors of implementation of rice technologies are attended training (at a 5% level), economically viable characteristics of rice innovative and new technology (at a 10% level), and minimal risk characteristics of rice technology (at a 10% level). Plus, the second-ordered logistic model represented that the only significant causal determinant of the adoption of rice innovative and new technologies among 4-H club youth is the training attended (at a 5% level). In conclusion, the youth members of the 4-H club must be trained and educated concerning the different functions, features, and benefits of adopting innovative rice technology. Furthermore, proper training will give them sufficient knowledge and information in implementing and adopting rice technology to improve their productivity as well as increase their economic profitability.

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