Archives of Food and Nutrition Research OA
Peer-Reviewed Journal Open Access (CC BY 4.0) Bio Medical Sciences

Archives of Food and Nutrition Research

DOI: 10.68438 Continuous / Open Access
Research Article Open Access (CC BY 4.0)

Identification Of The Level Of Adoption Of Cassava Processing Technologies Among Rural Women In Shabu Lafia North Lga, Nasarawa State, Nigeria

Authors: Onyemaechi Maxwell Chinedu*

Publication Year: 2026

Abstract

The study examined the identification of the adoption of cassava processing technologies among rural women in Shabu, Lafia North development area of Nasarawa state. This project attempts to identify the level of adoption of cassava processing technologies by rural women through improved cassava processing technologies will attract large market as well as exploration of potential constraints. To achieve the research objectives rural women (processors) in the three (3) district of Shabu through administration of structured questionnaire which was randomly selected throughout the three (3) district to give ninety (90) respondents for the study. Primary data were used for this study. The primary data collected from the respondents were analyzed using the statistical package for social sciences (SPSS). All the objectives for the study were achieved using simple descriptive statistics such as frequency and percentage while the null hypothesis was tested using logical regression model. The analysis identify that most of the cassava processor are illiterate and result of the study also revealed that level of adoption improved cassava processing technologies makes work easy. Furthermore age and extension visit were significant in the level of adoption identified at 1%. The major constraints identified include high cost of purchase (34.5%), lack of credit facility (41.1%), and maintenance (24.4%). Following recommendations, it is imperative for any policy aimed at improving cassava processing technologies as an income generating activity that can reduce poverty and unemployment among rural women should be formulated and adopted, it will enhance technology adoption. The study identify that promotion of improved cassava processing technologies will be time saving and meet market demands.

Keywords

Identification Level Adoption of Cassava Processing Technology Rural Women Shabu Lafia North LGA.