EFFECT OF YAM STORAGE TECHNIQUES USAGE ON FARM INCOME IN KWARA STATE, NIGERIA
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2017-06-03
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Agrosearch
Abstract
Yam is an important tuber crop in Nigeria. However, its availability is affected by rate of
deterioration arising from poor postharvest handling. Hence, farmers use various techniques
to minimize the loss. Therefore, this study examined the effect of the usage of various yam
storage techniques on farm income in Kwara State, Nigeria. Data were collected from 180
respondents and analyzed with descriptive statistics, Tobit regression, weight index, and
bivariate correlation. Data analysis reveals that yam barn storage technique was ranked first
in terms of level of usage by the farmers with the highest average weight index (AWI=2.54)
while, open sided shelve was the least (AWI=0.594). However, in terms of level of
awareness, the heap on the floor technique was ranked first by the respondents. The Tobit
regression analysis indicates that extension service and crop yield had a positive and
significant effect on the usage of yam storage techniques, while access to credit had a
negative significant effect. The bivariate correlation reveals that; there is a positive
significance between usage intensity and farm income of the farmers. It is therefore
recommended that extension agents should actively disseminate information on improved
storage techniques to yam farmers in the study area as well as the need to use such
techniques
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storage technique, postharvest loss, yam barn, usage, awareness
Citation
2. Falola A., Salami M.F., Achem B.A. & Olaoye T.A. (2017): Effect of Yam Storage Techniques Usage on Farm Income in Kwara State, Nigeria. AGROSEARCH A Journal of Agriculture, Food and Development. 17(1); 55-65. Published by Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin. Available online at: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/agrosh.v17i1.5