Impact of Mobile Telephone on Technical Efficiency of WheatGrowing Farmers in Ethiopia

Abstract

This paper investigates the impact of mobile telephone on technical efficiency of wheat producing farmers in Ethiopia using data collected by Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research and International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center (CIMMYT). The study indicated significant impact of mobile telephone on technical efficiency implying the potential role of mobile telecommunication service in improving overall wheat productivity through improving technical efficiency of farmers.