Assessment of Usage of Upgraded Indigenous Shea Butter Processing Technology by Women Processors in Kwara State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study was carried out in Agbaku-Eji

Utilization of soil conservation practices among root and tuber farmers in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria

“…This conforms to the findings of (Daudu, 2016), that the higher the educational status of the farmers the higher their likelihood to be involved in soil fertility management practices. However, this finding is contrary to the findings of Matanmi et al (2011) where no significant relationship was found between socio economic characteristics of respondents and the level of usage of new technology given to farmers. This could be attributed to the fact that education increases human understanding, knowledge and capacity to acquire skills.…”

Income generation from shea butter production by women in North Central States of Nigeria

“…On educational status, the results revealed that majority of them were not literate with a percentage of 86% having no formal education. This finding agrees with the report of Matanmi et al, (2011) who also found that most shea butter producers were not educated. This low level of education may affect their adoption of new practices such as improved processing methods since it is asserted that being educated enables farmers to understand more easily the use of improved technologies (Tshivunza, et al, 2001).…”

“…The pooled results (Table 1) for the marital status of the respondents showed that most of the respondents were married (95.3%). The finding agrees with the results of Matanmi et al, (2011) who reported that most shea butter producers were married. The fact that almost all those involved in shea butter production were married was an indication that shea butter production might be regarded as a domestic chore for married women in the study area.…”

“…Ani et al, (2012) reported an average age of about 30 years for shea butter processors in neighbouring Benue state of Nigeria, confirm this finding. However, studies by Matanmi et al, (2011) in Kwara state revealed that shea butter producers were generally older with over 80% of their respondents being above 40 years old. The pooled results (Table 1) for the marital status of the respondents showed that most of the respondents were married (95.3%).…”

“…This may be traced to the higher output recorded by the respondents in the state as recorded in Table 5. Results by Matanmi et al, (2011) noted that most shea butter producers earned about N50,000 per annum. Ani et al, (2012) reported an annual average income of about N66,000 for shea butter processors in their study.…”