This study was carried out to assess the adoption level of improved cassava processing
technologies among rural Women in Lapai Local Government Area, Niger State. Eighty (80) women
were randomly selected for interview. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics
and Logit regression model. The results revealed that majority (62.5%) of the women were within
26-40 years of age, 60.0% were married, 50.0% had 6-10 people in their household and majority
(55.0%) of the women had no formal education. Results also revealed high proportion (52.0%) of
the Women had adopted the improved processing technologies. They attributed the reasons for the
adoption to; it is less time consuming (97.5%), it is less labour demanding, it increases output
(95.0%) and increases income (92.5%). The Logit regression analysis revealed that education,
access to credit, cooperative membership and extension contact significantly influenced adoption
of cassava processing technologies. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that
the women cassava processors should be sensitized and encouraged to adopt mechanized and
modern cassava drier for increased outputs.
PAPER TITLE :ADOPTION OF IMPROVED CASSAVA PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN LAPAI LOCAL GOVERNMENT ARE
JOURNAL Of SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY | VOLUME 5 NUMBER 2 2014
Paper Details
- Author(s) : MUHAMMAD, H. U.; TYABO, I.S.; TSADO, J.H.; ADEBAYO, C.O. and MOHAMMED, U.
- Abstract:
