Table 7.

Potential barriers to acceptance of reproductive biotechnology application.

Barrier	Reason
Inability to appreciate the benefits of biotechnology.	Lack of information and knowledge
Failure to appreciate their practicality.	Lack of practical exposure
Failure to appreciate physical benefits.
Lack of advice and persuasion from fellow farmers.	Absence of peer influence
Failure to appreciate demonstrable benefits.
Fear for or the possibility of a loss of their pig breeds.	Beliefs and perceived risks
Ungodly nature of biotechnology application.
Uncertainty over their practicality in indigenous pigs.
Perception of unaffordability of biotechnology services.
Inability to pay for biotechnology, feeds, and veterinary services.	Poverty situations
Resistance from men undermines acceptance by females.	Gender issues