Browsing by Author "Belewu, K.Y."

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    Analysis of Adoption of Improved Cassava Processing Technology in Osun State Nigeria
    (Faculty of Agriculture, University of Abuja, 2024) Belewu, K.Y.; Buba, S.A; Elewude J.O; Fayemi, A.O; Olugbenle, A.K.
    The study investigated the level of adoption of improved cassava processing technologies in Osun State Nigeria. The study described the socio-economic characteristics of the cassava processor evaluates the level of adoption of improved cassava processing technologies assess the effect improved cassava processing technology on the cassava processor revenue and identify the constraints faced by the adoption of improved cassava processing technology in the study area. A three-stage sampling technique was employed to randomly sample a cross section of 159 cassava processors. Data were collected using a well-structured questionnaire. Primary data was employed using descriptive statistics, average treatment effect and Likert type scale for the analysis. The result showed that the mean age of the respondents was 42.5 years. It was also noted that majority of the technologies were still at the evaluation stage of adoption in the study areas. Furthermore, the rest indicated that cassava processing technology had a positive effect on the revenue of the adopter Inadequate credit facilities, insufficient infrastructure, high cost of machines among others are the major constraints faced by the respondents in the study area. The study concluded that out of ten (10) improved cassava processing technologies considered, the respondents have adopted only two technologies, which means the processors need to orientate how to use the technologies and make those technologies available to them. The study thus recommended that effort must be made to motivate processors through extension agents to embrace improved cassava processing technologies which will improve their production and increase their income.
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    Credit assess and welfare status of smallholder: evidence from farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria
    (School of Agricultural Sciences, National University, Costa Rica, 2024) Osasona, K. K.; Salami, M.F.; Rotimi, O.F.; Belewu, K.Y.; Bonire, J.O.
    Lack of proper access to credit poses a major threat to agricultural production and food security globally, yet commercial bank, co-operative societies, microfinance banks, agricultural development programs, non- governmental organizations, government agricultural schemes offer loans to low-income individuals who have need of it despite the challenges encountered in accessing and managing it by farmers. However, there is limited research on the effectiveness of credit programs in im proving the welfare of smallholder farmers in Kwara state, Nigeria. Therefore, the nex us between credit assess and welfare status of smallholder farmers in Kwara state, Ni geria was analyzed. Quantitative data was collected from 120 smallholder farmers selected through a three multi-stage sampling techniques. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics, per capita expenditure, per capita income, and ordinary least square. Results showed that most respondents were middle-aged married males en gaged primarily in farming, with moderate education, experience and income levels. It was also revealed that there is high awareness and use of credit. The major source of credit for the respondents was cooperative societies (60%) with least of agricultural development programs (3.92%). Overall, 58.93% of smallholder farmers had access to credit. Key perceived benefits were in vestment in agriculture (32.50%) and in creased productivity (31.67%), and diversi fication of farming activities (20.83%). The significant factors influencing the welfare status of smallholder farmers include credit amount, age and household size. Based on these findings, it is recommended that both formal and informal sources of credit be established for farmers within the farmers’ vicinity.
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    Date-Coconut Drink: Physico-chemical and Sensory Qualities.
    (Published by Daffodil International University, Bangladesh., 2014) Belewu, M.A.; Muhammed-Lawal, A.; Abdulsalam, K.O.; Belewu, K.Y.; Belewu, N.O.
    This study evaluates the nutritional and sensory qualities of Date-Coconut drink that was prepared from a combination of Date palm juice and Coconut milk. The Treatments consist of a control (A) - Date palm drink; 50% Date palm juice and 50% Coconut milk B; 25% Date palm juice and 75% Coconut milk C; 75% Date palm juice and 25% Coconut milk D. A completely randomized design model was used in the analysis of the physicochemical and sensory qualities of the drink. The result revealed a delicious, sweet and sinks in the heart drink. The protein content was higher in the Coconut milk compared with Date juice. Conversely, the energy content of the Date juice was higher than Coconut milk. Additionally, the energy content was 332.10K.cal/g for the control (100% date palm juice);325.22k.cal/g Treatment B; 304.79k.cal/g Treatment C; and 306.82k.cal/g Treatment D. The protein content was 2.45% Treatment A; 3.73% Treatment B; 4.36% Treatment C and 3.08% Treatment D. The fat content was also highest for Treatment C >B>D>A in that order. Highly overall acceptability was recorded for Treatments B, C and D than A. Conclusively; the drink can be drank by all and sundry without and religious taboo.
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    MARKET ANALYSIS OF APPLE FRUIT IN SELECTED MARKETS OF LAGOS STATE NIGERIA.
    (Federal University of Technology, Owerri, 2020) Belewu, K.Y.; Akinsola, G.O.; Osasona, K.K.; Baba, H.S.; Adisa, Q.B.
    This thesis studied the market analysis of apple fruit in selected markets of Lagos state, Nigeria. This project work stemmed from the need to assess the marketing structure, conduct and performance of the fruit in selected markets of Lagos state by using structured questionnaire which was administered to 102 apple fruit marketers in the study area. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, mean and percentages, gini coefficient, concentration ratio, market margin and efficiency analysis, gross margin analysis, benefit cost ratio, ordinary regression analysis, and likert-type scale. To measure the market concentration: Gini coefficient and concentration ratio (CR4) were used to determine the market structure. The gini coefficient of 85.6% indicated that that there is inequality or high level of seller concentration at this level, a concentration of 47.7% which indicates a weak oligopolistic nature of the market. The performance of the market was efficient and profitable. A marketing margin of ₦4,902,877.0k/month and a marketing efficiency of 114% were obtained by the marketers. The transaction costs affecting the efficiency of the traders were the costs of storage, loading, transportation, and market levy. The three major problems of the traders were price fluctuation, high transportation cost, and lack of credit. Hence, the study suggests that there should be a provision of credit facilities and loans, intervention of government agencies and market association in stabilization of price, and reduction of tariffs and embargo.
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    MARKET ANALYSIS OF APPLE FRUIT IN SELECTED MARKETS OF LAGOS STATE NIGERIA.
    (INT’L JOURNAL OF AGRIC. AND RURAL DEV., 2020) Belewu, K.Y.; Akinsola, G.O.; Osasona, K.K.; Baba, Halimat S.; Adisa, Q.B.
    This thesis studied the market analysis of apple fruit in selected markets of Lagos state, Nigeria. This project work stemmed from the need to assess the marketing structure, conduct and performance of the fruit in selected markets of Lagos state by using structured questionnaire which was administered to 102 apple fruit marketers in the study area. Data was analysed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies, mean and percentages, gini coefficient, concentration ratio, market margin and efficiency analysis, gross margin analysis, benefit cost ratio, ordinary regression analysis, and likert-type scale. To measure the market concentration: Gini coefficient and concentration ratio (CR4) were used to determine the market structure. The gini coefficient of 85.6% indicated that that there is inequality or high level of seller concentration at this level, a concentration of 47.7% which indicates a weak oligopolistic nature of the market. The performance of the market was efficient and profitable. A marketing margin of ₦4,902,877.0k/month and a marketing efficiency of 114% were obtained by the marketers. The transaction costs affecting the efficiency of the traders were the costs of storage, loading, transportation, and market levy. The three major problems of the traders were price fluctuation, high transportation cost, and lack of credit. Hence, the study suggests that there should be a provision of credit facilities and loans, intervention of government agencies and market association in stabilization of price, and reduction of tariffs and embargo.
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    Willingness to pay for Moringa oleifera leaf powder fortified bread among consumers in Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Journal of International Moringa and Nutraceutical Research, 2016) Ajibade, T.B.; Ajibade, E.T.; Belewu, K.Y.; Opaleke, D.O.
    This study was carried out to examine consumer's willingness to pay for bread fortification with M. Oleifera leaf powder in Kwara State, Nigeria. Primary data and secondary information were used for the study. Survey instrument used was structured questionaire, administered to 240 respondents randomly selected in a four-stage sampling procedure. Analytical tools employed includes descriptive statistics, contingent validation method and regression technique. The study revealed that bread related purchases are predominated by males who account for up to about 63% of purchases. Almost half of the respondents were willing to pay 20% premium over the amount they would pay for a plain loaf of bread while 28.3% of the respondents were willing to pay up to 60% premium above the cost of a plain bread loaf. At 5% level, factors that significantly and positively determine consumers' willingness to pay for M. Oleifera leaf powder fortification in their bread were: educational status, monthly income, awareness of the nutritional benefits of M. Oleifera, consumers' perception of M. leaves, and ongoing management of health challenge while the amount spent by consumer on pharmaceutical dietary supplement was negatively significant. The study recommends that bread manufacturer should take advantage of the consumers' willingness to pay for M. Oleifera fortification to their bread and hence make the product available. Given that an impressive percentage of respondents were willing to pay for M. Oleifera fortification to their bread, it could prove to be a means to tackling the issue of micronutrient deficiency heads-on since bread is a widely acceptable staple in the country. There is the need to create even more awareness on the healh and nutirtional benefits of the Moringa plant as there are vast opportunities along the food processing value chains which will impact positively on the economy considering that individuals are willing to pick up supplement-fortified food products in Nigeria.