ASSESSMENT OF THE ADOPTION OF VITAMIN A FORTIFIED CASSAVA VARIETY AMONG RURAL FARMERS IN NIGERIA

Abstract

This study was carried out to analyze the factors influencing the awareness and adoption of cassava Vitamin A varieties among rural farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 120 cassava farmers in the selected local Government in the state. Data obtained were analyzed using frequency counts, percentages and chi square analysis. Results showed that a mean age of 80 years, 73.3% married and a high level of Educational attainment, farming experience was high. Majority of the respondents had a low level of awareness and adoption of cassava Vitamin A varieties. Chi-square analysis showed that significant relationships existed between ages, sex with the level of awareness of cassava vitamin A varieties. The study concluded that factors like inadequate planting materials and inadequate credit facilities has affected the adoption of Vitamin A fortified Cassava variety among rural farmers in Nigeria.