The Adoption of Drones Spraying Application in Bagan Terap, Malaysian Paddy Field: Farmer Perspectives and Technology Acceptance

Authors

  • Akmal Hakim Nurhamid Maulana Agricultural Technology Research Initiative Group, Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Jasin, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, MALAYSIA
  • Mohd Khairy Zahari Agricultural Technology Research Initiative Group, Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Jasin, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, MALAYSIA
  • Samihah Mustaffha Agricultural Technology Research Initiative Group, Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Jasin, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, MALAYSIA
  • Nur Aziera Ruslan Agricultural Technology Research Initiative Group, Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Jasin, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, MALAYSIA
  • Siti Mariam Shamsi Agricultural Technology Research Initiative Group, Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Jasin, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, MALAYSIA
  • Darius El Pebrian Agricultural Technology Research Initiative Group, Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA Cawangan Melaka, Kampus Jasin, 77300 Merlimau Melaka, MALAYSIA

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53797/agrotech.v3i2.2.2024

Keywords:

Drone, farmer perception, paddy cultivation, risk management

Abstract

Drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) are a recent innovation in Malaysia's agriculture sector. In rice fields, spraying pesticides manually can be hazardous for farmers. Drones offer a safer, more efficient alternative, potentially reducing spraying time by at least 33% compared to traditional methods.  However, drone adoption by farmers remains limited. This study investigates farmers' risk perceptions and willingness to adopt drone technology in the IADA region. Using a survey of 88 farmers in IADA, Bagan Terap, and analyzed with SPSS, this paper found a positive outlook towards drone use.  Correlation analysis revealed significant relationships between farmers' attitudes, social influence, economic factors, perceived risk, and their willingness to adopt drones. Applying the technology acceptance model, regression analysis showed that attitude was the strongest predictor of drone adoption intentions. These findings suggest that addressing farmers' attitudes, along with social and economic factors, could promote drone usage in agriculture.

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Published

2024-12-29

How to Cite

Nurhamid Maulana, A. H., Zahari, M. K., Mustaffha, S., Ruslan, N. A., Shamsi, S. M. ., & El Pebrian, D. . (2024). The Adoption of Drones Spraying Application in Bagan Terap, Malaysian Paddy Field: Farmer Perspectives and Technology Acceptance. AgroTech- Food Science, Technology and Environment, 3(2), 9-20. https://doi.org/10.53797/agrotech.v3i2.2.2024

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Vol. 3 No. 2 (2024): AgroTech Food Science, Technology and Environment

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