The study was based on the data obtained from rural household survey during January2010-February 2010.Eight maize producing PAs (districts) were selected from the district and a total of 160 households were considered in the survey. Moreover, secondary data were obtained from various relevant sources. The study tried to investigate the status of adoption and factors influencing farmers adoption behaviors. Variation in adoption among the sample households was assessed in view of various factors theoretically known to influence farmers adoption behavior of new technologies and practically...