Adisa, R.S.Olatinwo, K.B.Shola-Adido, O.2024-04-222024-04-222013Adisa, R.S, Olatinwo, K.B. & Shola-Adido, O. (2013): Adoption of Cassava Processing Innovations among Rural Women in Irepodun Local Government Area, Kwara State, Nigeria. Production Agriculture and Technology (PAT) Journal. 9(1); 1-12. Published by Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. Available online at http://patnsukjournal.net/JournalsPrevious.aspxhttps://uilspace.unilorin.edu.ng/handle/123456789/12478This study analyzed women participation in Cassava processing in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. It explores the intricacies of innovation adoption in rural based cassava processing enterprises in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. It is therefore pertinent to undertake this study to investigate how the adoption of cassava processing innovations diffuses to the rural women. Primary data were obtained from 100 rural based cassava processors selected through a multistage sampling. The data were analyzed and presented with the use of descriptive statistical tools. Five null hypotheses were tested using z and proportional tests and correlation coefficient. The results show that 76% of the cassava processors adopted most of the improved cassava processing innovations. Adopters and non-adopters of the cassava processing innovation differ significantly in most of their social, economic and innovation related characteristics. The two exceptions are the estimated value of cassava processing enterprise (Naira) and the average distance regularly travelled (km/week). The adopters perceive the use of the innovation as easy and less complex than existing practice and have been in contact with the innovation for longer than nonadopters. The proportion of those aware of all the processing stages is more than those that are not aware. On the basis of the findings, it is recommended that extension agents must try to transfer simple innovations to rural women farmers rather than complex innovations. Also, agricultural extension must adapt to changes taking place in rural setting and provide answers to the problems facing the rural populace.enArticle