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Item 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 KTechnology 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.Item Climate Variability and Livestock Production in Nigeria: Boon or Bane.(Published by International Moringa and Nutraceutical Research Society., 2018-10-02) Akinsola, Grace O; Osasona, Kehinde K; Akinsuyi, M.A; Oluwasegun, J.BAdequate knowledge is vital to avert the adverse impacts of climate change that are inherent on livestock production, ensure adequate returns to farmers‟ investment and stimulate expansion and food production thereby bolster the pursuit for food security in Nigeria. This study examines the effect of climate variability on livestock productivity in Nigeria. The study employed Co integration analysis and unit root test to analyze the time-series data between 1977 and 2017, sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria statistical bulletin, International Financial Statistics and National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The results show that there was variation in trend of annual rainfall, annual temperature, and livestock production. The Augmented Dickey-Fuller test shows that annual rainfall, temperature, and livestock production were non-stationary at level but became stationary at first difference. The Co-integration test indicates that there is a long-run dynamic equilibrium relationship between the variables. It is recommended that government should continually sensitize farmers on the challenges of climate change and possible coping strategies that they can adhere to in order to avert the detrimental effects of climate change on livestock production. Also, government policy should be geared towards smart techniques and develop technology that are not only sustainable but also increase productivity.