Abstract

Dr. Masnat Al Hiary, Dr. Yahya Shakhatreh, Eng. Yahya Bani Khalaf , Eng. Maysoon Ababneh

This study explored socioeconomic conditions of wheat farmers to evaluate the impacts of the introduction of the full package (FP) which includes zero tillage practices, wheat improved varieties, fertilizer application, combine, and herbicides. A socio-economic questionnaire was designed, 100 farmers were personally interviewed from Irbid governorate. Garrett ranking was also applied to rank a set of factors in adopting the FP, it showed that new techniques have been adopted. Seeders are one of the main newly adopted techniques as mentioned by 96% of farmers, 92% of farmers adopted adding fertilizer, 98% of farmers adopted the use of herbicides. Regarding to seeding rate, 79% of farmers reduced the seeding rate, 98% of farmers adopted the use of fertilizer schedule, and 97% of farmers planted the improved variety. All farmers planted earlier because it increases the profit, and saves time and money. The net return for wheat enterprise was estimated at US$ 743 /ha. The recommended and promising technologies proved to be an appropriate and effective method that can be used in Jordan to increase both wheat yield and farmers income and therefore contribute to food security.