Determinants of malt barley varietal adoption decisions of farmers: Evidence from the central highlands of Ethiopia

Barley is one of Ethiopia's most important cereal crops, ranking fifth in total ce- real production, after maize, wheat, teff, and sorghum. Based on its intended use, it is divided into two types: food barley and malt barley. This study investigated the factors that affect farmers' decisions to adopt malt barley technology. The research was conducted in eight major malt barley-growing districts in the cen- tral highlands of Ethiopia. Data were collected from both primary and secondary sources....