Consumer traits key to success of new crop varieties

This article examines the importance of understanding consumer traits for the successful introduction and adoption of new crop varieties in Uganda. As agriculture evolves, the development of high-yield, resilient crop varieties is essential to improving food security and farmer incomes. However, the...

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Autor principal: Nakandi, Jacqueline
Formato: News Item
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Harvest Money 2024
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172722
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description This article examines the importance of understanding consumer traits for the successful introduction and adoption of new crop varieties in Uganda. As agriculture evolves, the development of high-yield, resilient crop varieties is essential to improving food security and farmer incomes. However, the success of these innovations is not solely dependent on their agricultural performance; it also requires an understanding of consumer preferences, taste, and market demand. The study highlights how aligning new crop varieties with consumer needs can enhance market acceptance and drive adoption by farmers. It also discusses the role of consumer research in guiding the breeding process and ensuring that new crops meet both market and dietary requirements. By addressing these consumer traits, agricultural innovation can be better positioned for success, contributing to sustainable agricultural development and economic growth in Uganda.
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spelling CGSpace1727222025-10-23T09:36:40Z Consumer traits key to success of new crop varieties Nakandi, Jacqueline technology adoption preference seed systems food system This article examines the importance of understanding consumer traits for the successful introduction and adoption of new crop varieties in Uganda. As agriculture evolves, the development of high-yield, resilient crop varieties is essential to improving food security and farmer incomes. However, the success of these innovations is not solely dependent on their agricultural performance; it also requires an understanding of consumer preferences, taste, and market demand. The study highlights how aligning new crop varieties with consumer needs can enhance market acceptance and drive adoption by farmers. It also discusses the role of consumer research in guiding the breeding process and ensuring that new crops meet both market and dietary requirements. By addressing these consumer traits, agricultural innovation can be better positioned for success, contributing to sustainable agricultural development and economic growth in Uganda. 2024-12-16 2025-02-02T19:42:55Z 2025-02-02T19:42:55Z News Item https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172722 en Open Access Harvest Money Nakandi, J. 2024. Consumer traits key to success of new crop varieties. https://www.harvestmoney.co.ug/consumer-traits-key-to-success-of-new-crop-varieties/
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food system
Nakandi, Jacqueline
Consumer traits key to success of new crop varieties
title Consumer traits key to success of new crop varieties
title_full Consumer traits key to success of new crop varieties
title_fullStr Consumer traits key to success of new crop varieties
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title_short Consumer traits key to success of new crop varieties
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topic technology adoption
preference
seed systems
food system
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/172722
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