Information Needs of Rice Processors on Improved Parboiling Technology In Kwara State, Nigeria
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2021-12-28
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Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN)
Abstract
The study assessed rice processors’ information needs on parboiling technology. A two-stage sampling procedure was used to select 120 rice processors for the study. Data were collected through the use of interview schedule, frequency counts, percentages, means and multiple regression analysis. Results showed that the mean age of the processors was 45.6 years and 94% were married with a mean household size of 7 persons. Sources of information on rice processing were fellow processors (93.4%), radio (86.1%), cell phone (84.7%), as well as extension agents (35.8%). Respondents indicates information needs on processing skills such as drying (MS=2.49), steaming (MS=2.51), information on hygiene (MS= 2.51), marketing linkage (MS= 2.39), de-stoning (MS= 2.00) and milling (MS= 2.31). Results of regression analysis indicate a significant and positive relationship between education (β=0.400,) years of experience (β=0.024,) frequency of extension contact (β=0.028), income (β=0.067) and information needs. The study concludes that there was information gap in rice processing and recommends that adequate and timely information should be disseminated through the right source on improved parboiling technology and should be targeted at the identified information needs for better improved quality of rice.
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Parboiling technology, Information needs, Rice processors
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Kayode A.O., Omotesho, K.F., Awoyemi A.O., & Adelana K.M (2021): Information Needs of Rice Processors on Improved Parboiling Technology In Kwara State, Nigeria. Proceedings of the 30th Annual National Congress of the Rural Sociological Association of Nigeria (RuSAN), J. O. Oladeji (ed.) 51-54