Determinants of Storage System Adoption and Usage Intensity Among Smallholder Rice Farmers in Kyela District, Tanzania

This study investigates the factors that influence both the decision to adopt and the extent of use of storage systems among smallholder farmers I Kyela district, Tanzania. Using data from 267 respondents and applying the Double Hurdle Model, the study identified that male-headed households, larger household sizes, access to training, extension services, and higher on-farm income positively affect both adoption and intensity of use. Interestingly, larger farm size negatively correlates with storage use, suggesting alternative post-harvest strategies among larger producers. These findings highlight the importance of targeted training and infrastructure support to reduce post-harvest losses and enhance food security.