Browsing by Author "Kayode, A.O"

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    Analysis of Usage of Child Labour Among Rural Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (Children and Youth in Agricultural Program-Network Publishing., 2023-12-10) Kayode, A.O; Abdullateef, A. O
    The study analyzes the usage of child labour among crop farmers in Kwara North rural communities of Kwara State. It identified the socioeconomic characteristics of the respondents; farming activities done by children in the study area; the level of child labour usage in the study area; the factors influencing child labour usage in the study area; and the possible hazards encountered by children in the study area. A four-stage sampling technique was adopted in selecting ninety (90) rural households. A well-structured questionnaire was the instrument for data collection. Findings reveal that socioeconomic characteristics (Income, year of formal education, and contact with extension agents) have direct or inverse relationship with level of usage of child labour. The study therefore recommends that Governmental, non-governmental organization, literate individuals and corporate bodies should help alleviate the sufferings of low income rural communities by providing them with social security schemes, economic opportunities and activities that would engage the children in self-development, empowerment and discovery.
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    Assessment of Cassava Processing Technologies Usage among Rice Farming Households in Kwara State, Nigeria.
    (2020-04-15) Awoyemi, A.O; Adesokan, O.J; Kayode, A.O; Omotesho, K.F; Osasona, K.K
    Technology usage has been identified as a major driver of increased productivity, waste management and economic efficiency. However, there seems to be some barriers to technology usage among rural women cassava processors Nigeria. This study therefore analysed the characteristics and constraints to technology usage among rural women processors in Ifelodun local government area of Kwara State, Nigeria. A two-stage sampling technique was used to randomly select 120 respondents from six districts, namely Igbaja, Idofin, OkeOde, Omupo, Ora and Share. Primary data were used for the study and the data were collected by means of an interview schedule. Descriptive statistical tools, such as precision counts, frequencies and percentages, were used in analysing the data, while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed the level of usage of cassava processing among rural women in the study area is moderately high. Major constraints to the adoption of cassava processing technologies includes: high cost of machines and maintenance, low level awareness and training, as well as inadequate finance. PPMC analysis showed that educational level and cassava processing experience was significantly related to the usage of improved cassava processing technologies in the study area with p≤ 0.05. Based on findings, training and effective monitoring by relevant stakeholders, adequate financing, sensitization and enlightenment campaigns will further boost cassava processors knowledge and attitude towards cassava processing technologies and automatically increase usage by the respondents.