Browsing by Author "Kayode, Ajoke O"

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    ASSESSMENT OF CASSAVA PROCESSING TECHNOLOGIES USAGE AMONG RURAL WOMEN IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
    (Published by the “Ion Ionescu de la Brad” Iasi University of Life Sciences (IULS)., 2020-10-16) Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Adesokan, Oluwaseun J; Kayode, Ajoke O; Omotesho, Kemi F; Osasona, Kehinde 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, Oke- Ode, 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.
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    AN ASSESSMENT OF FARMERS’ INVOLVEMENT IN BACKYARD LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION AMONG RURAL HOUSEHOLDS IN KWARA STATE. NIGERIA
    (Agricultural Economics and Extension Research Studies (AGEERS), 2018) Kayode, Ajoke O; Omotesho, Kemi F; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Oladele, Olamilekan S
    This study analyzed farmers’ level of involvement in backyard livestock production. Multistage random sampling technique was used to select 160 respondents on whom a structured questionnaire was administered. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistical tools. The mean age of the respondents was 43 years with an average monthly income of N24, 708 derived from backyard livestock production. Chickens, goats and Turkey were common livestock reared among the respondents with a percentage of 96.3%, 79.4% and 47.5% respectively. The respondents were more involved in routine activities such as feeding of livestock (Mean=3.05), Sanitation (Mean=2.72) and vaccination (Mean=2.49). The major constraints to backyard livestock production were Poor pricing, theft and lack of adequate finance. The study concluded that the level of involvement of farmers’ in the study area in backyard livestock production was low and was influenced by the farmers’ household size, years of experience and monthly income . It was recommended that extension agents should encourage the farmers to venture more into other livestock which can be useful in mixed farming
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    ASSESSMENT OF RURAL WOMEN INVOLVEMENT IN PALM OIL PROCESSING IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA
    (Patnsuk Journal, 2021-12) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Kayode, Ajoke O; Abayomi, Ruth A; Bolarin, Olufemi
    This study assessed the involvement of rural women in oil palm processing in Ondo state, Nigeria. A three stage sampling method was employed to select 200 oil palm processors used for the study. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire administered to respondents. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study showed that the average age of the rural women was 50 years, 56% of the respondents were married and 52% of the women hired labour for processing. It was shown that 37% of the women had between 1 and 10 years of processing experience with an average household size of 5 members. The oil palm processors were constrained with inadequate pressing or extraction machine, inadequate fruit meshing machine. The results revealed that age (pvalue= 0.001), marital status (p-value= 0.002), household size (p- value = 0.030) and processing experience (p-value= 0.002) were positively significant to the involvement of rural women in oil palm processing. It was concluded that rural women were more involved in oil palm processing. It could be recommended that mechanization of major stages of operations should be prioritized to alleviate the drudgery of rural women involved in oil palm processing
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    AWARENESS AND PRACTICES OF ORGANIC FARMING AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN AKINYELE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA
    (Published by Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Port- Harcourt, Rivers state Nigeria., 2018) Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Ajayi, Mercy O; Adesiji, Gbolagade B; Kayode, Ajoke O
    This study examined the awareness and practices of organic farming among rural farmers in Akinyele Local Government Area of Oyo state, Nigeria. The study made use of interview schedule, which was administered to a sample of one hundred and twenty (120) rural farmers. The data collected were subjected to both descriptive (such as percentages, frequency, and means) and inferential statistics such as Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) and Chi-square. Findings showed that mean age of respondent was 52 years, majority were males (73.3%), married (88.3%) and had primary school education (51.7%). Majority of the respondents were aware of organic farming practices while mixed cropping (MS=3.92) had the highest level of usage. The most used source of information on organic farming practices was radio (75%), other farmers (80.8%), extension agents (65.0%), friends and relatives (70.0%). The major constraint to organic farming practices was lack of financial support (MS=3.83). There was significant relationship between socio economic characteristics of the respondents (such as education (r=0.243, p=0.008), farm size (r=0.204, p=0.051), contact with extension agents (r=0.212, p=0.020) and membership of cooperative (r=0.183, p=0.044) and the usage level of organic farming practices. There was also a significant association between awareness and usage level of practices (such as improved varieties (X2=41.994, p=0.000), minimum tillage (X2=27.772, p=0.034) and crop rotation (X2=44.824, p=0.000). The study concluded a high rate of awareness on organic farming practices but a low level of use of organic farming practices. The study recommends that government should consider granting incentives to the farmers in form of credit; extension agent should work towards increasing the knowledge of the farmers on the importance, benefits, and use of organic farming practices.
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    Contributions of Local Soap-Making to Livelihoods of Rural Women in Selected Local Government Areas of Kwara State, Nigeria
    (Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment, 2019-06) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Kayode, Ajoke O; Ojo, Bukola J; Falola, Abraham O
    The study assessed the contribution of local soap-making to the livelihood of rural women in selected local government area of Kwara State. One hundred and twenty women were selected from the selected local government areas. Data for the study was obtained with the aid of a well-structured questionnaire, and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings show that majority were married (75.5%), were within the age range of 61-70 (36.7%) and had primary and secondary education (64.2%). Majority of the respondents (93.3%) indicated that soap-making contribute between 50% and 75% to the entire household income. All of the respondents (100%) indicated that profit made from soap-making was used to buy raw materials for more production while 98.3% of the women indicated that the business made purchase of their working equipment possible. Local soap was mainly used for bathing (98.3%). Moreover, the problem of long hours spent in production was the major constraint to soap making (100%). Respondents’ age (r = -0.207), educational level (r = 0.281), and household size (r = -0.281) were significantly correlated with the contribution of local soap-making to livelihoods of the women. Therefore, the study recommends that the women be trained, and local market systems strengthened to promote high sales of, and profits from the local soap.
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    Food safety knowledge among farming households in Irepodun local government area, Kwara State, Nigeria
    (International Journal Published by faculty of Agriculture, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, 2019-04-22) Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Ajiboye, Motunrayo N; Adesiji, Gbolagade B; Kayode, Ajoke O
    The study assessed the food safety knowledge and practices among farming households in Irepodun Local Government Area (LGA) of Kwara State, Nigeria. Irepodun LGA was purposively selected due to the large population of farmers in the area. Two-stage sampling technique was used to randomly select one hundred and four (104) respondents from five villages, namely: Elerinjare, Batanyin, Igbo-owu, Omode and Idofian. 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 analyzing the data while Pearson Product Moment Correlation (PPMC) analysis was used to test the hypothesis. The findings revealed that the mean income was 156375.50 NGN (441.74 USD) per annum, majority of the farming households have low knowledge towards food safety practices. Constraints to food safety practices include: lack of knowledge, inadequate training and awareness and inadequate finance. PPMC analysis showed that income and educational level was significantly related to the food safety practices among farmers across the selected farming households P<0.05. Based on the findings, training and effective monitoring by relevant stakeholders, adequate provision of modern technology, sensitization and enlightenment campaigns will further boost farming household’s knowledge and attitudinal changes towards food safety and ultimately safe food for the people.
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    Garri, Processing, Methods, Conventional, Modern
    (Journal of Agriculture and Food Environment (JAFE), 2021) Kayode, Ajoke O; Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Awoyemi, Adeseye O; Oyeniran, Tunmise K
    The study assessed utilization of conventional and modern Garri-processing methods among rural women in Iwo Local Government Area, Osun State, Nigeria. A two stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred and twenty-eight (128) respondents with the aid of a structured interview scheduled. Descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation were used to analyze the data. Results show that The level of utilization of the conventional method (2.92) was high compared with the modern method (mean=1.09). Level of use of the conventional method was significantly influenced by Years of experience (r=0.388), and household size (r=0.276), while significant relationships existed between level of use of modern Garri-processing and years of formal education (r=0.237), income (r=0.201), and quantity processed (r=0.336). Also, constraints to use of the modern method were poor power supply, and high costs of acquisition and maintenance of equipment. It was recommended, among others, that there is need for advocacy on the benefits of use of modern methods. Also government and relevant agencies should make the modern equipment available at subsidized rates for processors to purchase or hire.
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    Mango Farmers’ Perception on the Effect of Fruit Flies Infestation
    (International Journal of Agricultural Science, Research and Technology in Extension and Education System (IJASRT), 2021) Adebayo, Sijuwade A; Uddin II, Robbert O; Kayode, Ajoke O; Abdulsalam, Adetayo M
    The reductions in quality and quantity of marketable mango fruits due to fruit fly infestation have impact on farmers through revenue losses. The study identified the common fruit flies on mango plantation; assessed the control measures of fruit flies’ infestation; among others. Interviewers administered questionnaire was used to elicit information from 200 mango farmers. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Pearson Product Moment Correlation. The results revealed that majority of the respondents were male (55.5%), had non-formal education (47.5%), with mean age of 60 years, mean household size of 4 members and years of farming experience was 20 years. The study further revealed that marula fruit fly (92.5%) was ranked first. Hand picking of falling mango (94.0%) was identified as the most prominent control measure. The respondents perceived fruit flies as causing premature dropping of fruits (62.0%) as the major effect of fruit flies on mango. The result further revealed that at p<0.05, age (r=0.267), household size (r=-0.297) and years of experience (r=-0.158) were significant to farmers’ perception on the effect of fruit flies infestation. The study concluded that fruit flies infestation affect mango farmers in several ways. The study therefore, recommended that extension training in orchard management should be organized for the mango farmers especially regarding fruit fly.