0704-883-0675     |      dataprojectng@gmail.com

GENDER ROLES AND TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION IN RUBBER PRODUCTION IN EDO STATE

  • Project Research
  • 1-5 Chapters
  • Quantitative
  • Chi-Square
  • Abstract : Available
  • Table of Content: Available
  • Reference Style: APA
  • Recommended for : Student Researchers
  • NGN 5000

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.





Related Project Materials

ASSESSMENT OF GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO FLOOD DISASTER IN KEDE FLOODPLAIN IN MOKWA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, NIGER STATE

ABSTRACT

Kede floodplain is under constant threat of devastating floods annually. The rural dwellers adopted strategies and even the gove...

Read more
The Role of Television in Educating Farmers on Climate-Smart Agriculture: A Descriptive Study of Dass Local Government Area, Bauchi State

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Climate change poses significant challenges to agriculture, especially in...

Read more
An Evaluation of Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services on Supply Chain Performance: A Study of Coca-Cola Nigeria in Bauchi State

Background of the Study

Third-party logistics (3PL) refers to the outsourcing of logistics services, including warehousi...

Read more
RECTIFICATION AND REPAIR OF A FAULTY AIR CONDITIONER IN THE MECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT AT THE INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY (I.M.T) ENUGU.

ABSTRACT

 

In the mechanical Engineering department of institute of management and technology th...

Read more
An Assessment of Nurses' Knowledge and Management of Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers in Federal Teaching Hospital, Gombe

Background of the Study

Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) are a group of infectious diseases caused by several viruses, in...

Read more
An evaluation of Bukola Saraki’s contributions to legislative reforms in Offa, Kwara State

Background of the Study
Bukola Saraki, former President of the Nigerian Senate, played a significant role in shaping Nigeri...

Read more
An Assessment of the Relationship Between Processed Food Consumption and Attention Disorders in Adamawa State

Background of the Study

Processed foods, which contain artificial additives, preservatives, and high su...

Read more
Examining the Ethical Responsibilities of Journalists in Minna Local Government Area, Niger State

Background of the Study

Ethical journalism, rooted in principles such as accuracy, fairness, and accountability, is cruc...

Read more
An investigation of the socio-economic consequences of banditry in Dandume Local Government Area, Katsina State

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study
Banditry in Nigeria, particularly in the n...

Read more
An Examination of E-Payment Systems in Nigerian Tax Collection: A Study of the PayDirect Platform

Background of the Study

The advent of e-payment systems has revolutionized tax collect...

Read more
Share this page with your friends




whatsapp