Adoption of Recommended Technologies for Cassava Processing among Women in Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
Cassava is a vital crop in Nigeria, providing food, income, and employment opportunities for millions of people. However, processing of cassava require a lot of labor and is known for its poor productivity and value. This study investigated the acceptance of recommended modern technologies for cassava processing among women processors in Ankpa, Kogi State, Nigeria. A survey of 152 women cassava processors was conducted using structured questionnaires. The research outcome showed that the sampled respondents were predominantly between 21-40 years old, married, and had primary education. The acceptance rate of recommended technologies for cassava processing was fairly high, with mechanical grater having the highest adoption rate of 100%. The study identified age, household size, and processing experience as significant factors influencing the adoption of recommended cassava processing technologies. The results also showed that women processors with larger household sizes and more processing experience were more likely to adopt recommended technologies. The study concludes that empowering women cassava processors through provision of funds, credit schemes, and extension services can enhance their participation in cassava processing and improve their livelihoods. The study recommends the provision of modern machines and equipment to ease the drudgery associated with cassava processing and improve productivity and quality.
Article Details
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
References
Adekoya, A.E. and Tologbbonse, E.B (2005). Adoption and Diffusion of Innovations. Journal of Agricultural Extension Society of Nigeria (AESON) vol. 8: 28-32.
Anyoha, N. O., Aja, O.O., Udemba, H. C., Okoroma, E.O.(2023). Causes of cassava post-harvest losses among farmers in Imo State, Nigeria. Journal of Agricultural Extension. Journal of Agricultural Extension Vol 27 (2) 73-79
Agbamu, J.U. (2006). Essentials of Agricultural Communication in Nigeria. Malthouse Press limited, 11B, Goroba Street, Off Adeola, Victoria Island, Lagos. P 34
Alemitu Mulugeta. (2012). Factors affecting adoption of improved haricot bean varieties and associated agronomic practices in Dale Woreda, SNNPR.MSc thesis submitted to Hawassa University.
Ajala, A.O., Ogunjimi, S.I. and Farinde, A.J. (2013). Assessment of Extension Service Delivery on Improved Cassava Technology among Cassava Farmers in Osun State, Nigeria. International Journal of applied agricultural and apicultural research 9 (2): 71-80.
Abduoulaye, T., Abbas, A; Maziya-Dixon, B; Tarawali, G., Okechukwu, R., Rusike, J., Alene, A., Manyong, V. and Ayedun, B. (2014). Awareness and Adoption of Improved Cassava Varieties and Processing Technologies in Nigeria. 6 (2): 67 – 75.
Bakut, P.M (2013). Factors Influencing Adoption of Recommended Cassava Production Practices in Kuje Area council. An unpublished M.Sc Thesis submitted to the Department of Agricultural economics and rural sociology, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.
Chikezie, N.P; Omokore, D.F; Akpoko, J.G; and Thiakaire, J (2012). Factors Influencing Rural Youth Adoption of Cassava Recommended production Practices in Onu-Imo Local Government Area of Imo State, Nigeria. Greener Journal of Agricultural Science vol 2 (6): pp. 259-258.
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) (2017). Corporate Document Repository. The Global Cassava Development Strategy. www.fao.org/docrep007/ji255e00htm.
Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) (2022). Corporate Document Repository. A Review of Cassava in Africa with Country Case Studies on Nigeria, Ghana, the United Republic of Tanzania, Uganda and Benin. http://www/fao.org/./AO15E06.HTM.
Institute of International Tropical Agriculture (IITA) (2017. Bulletin Issue 2366, Covering Week of 13 – 17 February, 2017
Mahdi Egge, P. T, Rangsipaht, S. and Tudsri, S. (2012). Factors affecting the adoption of improved sorghum varieties in Awbare district of Somali regional state, Ethiopia. Kasetsart Journal of Social Science. 33: 152 -160.
Mamudu. A., Emelia. Guo., Samuel, K. (2012). Adoption of Modern Agricultural Production Technologies by Farm Households in Ghana: What Factors Influence their Decisions? Journal of IISTEbiology, agriculture and healthcare 2(3).
Mignouna, B., Manyong, M., Rusike, J., Mutabazi, S., & Senkondo, M. (2011). Determinants of Adopting Imazapyr-Resistant Maize Technology and its Impact on Household Income in Western Kenya: AgBioforum, 14(3), 158-163.
National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) 2014. Nigeria rebased nominal GDP in 2013,
National Bureau of Statistics, Population Commission, (2006). Report of national population census. Nigeria Abuja, Nigeria.
Odii, O.C. (2012). Socio-Economic Evaluation of Cassava Production by Women farmers in Igbo-Eze North Local Government Area of Enugu State, Nigeria. International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology. 2 (3): 129-136.
Rogers E.M. (1995). Diffusion of Innovations 4th Edition. New York Free Press.