Adoption of Improved Cassava Processing Technologies Among Rural Women in Lapai Local Government Area, Niger State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study was carried out to assess the adoption level of improved cassava processing technologies among rural Women in Lapai Local Government Area, Niger State. Eighty (80) women were randomly selected for interview. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Logit regression model. The results revealed that majority (62.5%) of the women were within 26-40 years of age, 60.0% were married, 50.0% had 6-10 people in their household and majority (55.0%) of the women had no formal education. Results also revealed high proportion (52.0%) of the Women had adopted the improved processing technologies. They attributed the reasons for the adoption to; it is less time consuming (97.5%), it is less labour demanding, it increases output (95.0%) and increases income (92.5%). The Logit regression analysis revealed that education, access to credit, cooperative membership and extension contact significantly influenced adoption of cassava processing technologies. Based on the findings of this study, it was recommended that the women cassava processors should be sensitized and encouraged to adopt mechanized and modern cassava drier for increased outputs.