Question

According to the classical adopter categorization used in the diffusion of innovation process, which category of farmers — typically comprising the largest single proportion (around one-third) of a community — adopts a new technology only after observing its successful and sustained use by early adopters, often due to economic necessity or social pressure?

Q: Answer-According to the classical adopter categorization used in the diffusion of innovation process, which...

The Late Majority, comprising roughly 34 of adopters in Rogers classical diffusion curve, tends to adopt an innovation only after it has been well-established and proven by earlier adopter categories, often driven by economic necessity or peersocial pressure rather than genuine early enthusiasm.