Adoption Of Cassava Production Technologies Among Women Farmers In Aniocha South Local Government Area (Lga), Delta State, Nigeria

Abstract

The paper examined the adoption of cassava production technologies among women farmers in Aniocha South local government area of Delta State, Nigeria. Data for the study was obtained with the aid of an interview schedule from 80 respondents in the study area. Data were analysed using percentages, mean scores, sigma method and chi-square analysis. Findings from the study revealed that the awareness level on cassava production technologies was low (36.9%) and adoption level was also low (21.6%). The study identified 5 important constraints to the adoption of cassava production technologies. These are: inadequate fund, high cost of technologies, inadequate land space, lack of appropriate technologies and poor extension contact. Based on the findings of the study, it recommended an increased extension campaign in the area of study to create more awareness among the farmers. A system of financial assistance in the form of farm credit and subsidy to the women cassava farmers in the area to enable them raise their production capabilities through the use of improved production technologies was also recommended. Keywords: Cassava production technologies, adoption level, adoptionGlobal Approaches to Extension Practice Vol. 3 (2) 2007: pp. 15-22