GENDER ROLES AND TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN RUBBER PRODUCTION IN EDO STATE
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ABSTRACT
This study examined the adoption of improved rubber production technologies by farmers in Edo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study are to; To describe the socio-economic characteristics of the rubber farmers by genders in the study area, To identify the activities performed in rubber productions, To examine gender roles in rubber production, To identify sources of information on rubber production, Examine technology adoption among gender categories in rubber production, To identify the constraints faced by men and women in rubber production.
A simple random sampling technique was used in selecting both adopters and non-adopters of improved rubber production technologies in the study area. Primary data generated from the survey were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as percentages, frequencies, averages, chi-square test analysis and grading scale models.
The result showed that different improved technologies were identified by farmers. It was also revealed that the level of adoption of these technologies in the study area were above average, this calls for concerted effort by both researchers and extension agents to ensure adequate and timely dissemination of technologies that suit the needs and interests of the rubber farmers.
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