Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Adoption of &lt;i&gt;Moringa oleifera&lt;/i&gt; Water Purification by Farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Fadoyin, A. S.; Oyewole, S. O.; Ayanrinde, Festus Ayanwole; Baba, Gnon; Erhabor, Tosan

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“…It has earned its Name as "miracle tree" due to its phenomenal healing ability for different diseases including some chronic diseases (Mouminah, 2015). Every part of this miracle plant can be used as food and it is believed to be the most useful plant (Rebecca et al, 2006). Moringa oleifera contains more vitamin C than oranges, higher concentration of vitamin A than carrots, higher calcium content than milk and more potassium than bananas.…”

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Characterization of Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Its Utilization as Value Added Ingredient in Unleavened Flat Bread (Chapatti)

Mushtaq¹,

Pasha²,

Omer³

et al. 2018

J microb biotech food sci

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Micronutrient deficiency is a major concern now a days as more than 30 percent of world’s population is suffering from nutritional deficiency. People are getting awareness regarding food biodiversity, therefore they demand value added and nutritionally enriched food products to counter appetite as well as to improve their health. This study was conducted to assess the nutritional potential of Moringa oleifera leaves powder (MOLP) and a product was developed to ensure its efficient utilization in chapatti (Unleavened flat bread). For this purpose proximate composition was analyzed for both moringa oleifera leaves powder and whole wheat flour (WWF). The depicted results for MOLP were as 10.75% moisture, 7.79% ash, 6.49% crude fat, 23.72% crude protein, 12.48% crude fiber. Afterward, raw materials were analyzed for mineral profile, MOLP showed better mineral content as; 1295 mg/100g K, 211.92 mg/100g Mg, 6.32 mg/100g Cu, 7.37 mg/100g Fe, 12.83 mg/100g Na, 6.3 mg/100g Zn and 8.67 mg/100g Mn, as compared to WWF. Then antioxidant activity of both materials was analyzed and again MOLP showed better results as compared to WWF. The recorded values for Total Phenolic Content (TPC), Total Flavonoid Content (TFC) and antioxidant activity of MOLP were as; 88.63 mg GAE/g, 30.86 mg CE/g and 89.27%, respectively. Furthermore composite flour blend was prepared with the addition of 5, 10, 15 and 20% MOLP in WWF and analyzed for pasting properties then chapattis ware developed and analyzed for mineral profile and antioxidant activity as well as sensory attributes. It was observed that chapatti with 20% MOLP contained highest level of minerals as; 286.07 mg/100g K, 147.75 mg/100g Mg, 5.12 mg/100g Cu, 4.09 mg/100g Fe, 12.83 mg/100g Na, 4.78 mg/100g Zn and 5.78 mg/100g Mn. Similarly the treatment with highest proportion of MOLP showed maximum antioxidant activity; TPC, TFC and DPPH depicted results 8.83 mg GAE/g Extract, 3.66 mg CE/ g of extract, 80.52% respectively. The sensory evaluation of chapatti exhibited that treatments which had 5 and 10% of MOLP demonstrated comparatively better results with overall acceptability scores 6.90 and 6.20, respectively, however T2 (10% MOLP) was the best acceptable combination regarding its sensorial attributes. Conclusively the micronutrient profile and antioxidant activity of chapattis gradually enhanced by increasing the level of MOLP.

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Characterization of Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Its Utilization as Value Added Ingredient in Unleavened Flat Bread (Chapatti)

Mushtaq¹,

Pasha²,

Omer³

et al. 2018

J microb biotech food sci

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“…Most of respondents had one form of education or the other this will help them in their decision making process of adoption or dis adoption of technologies that is best suitable for them. Fadoyin et al,( 2014) also argued that education may not prerequisite to enter into Moringa business, but their productivity could be enhanced by some level of educational attainment.…”

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Factors Influencing the Dis-adoption of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> among Farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria

Oke¹,

Orumwense²,

Olugbire³

et al. 2020

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This study was conducted to determine the factors influencing the disadoption of Moringa oleifera among farming households in Oyo State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected through the use of structured questionnaires for this study. Descriptive and quantitative techniques were used for the analysis of survey data. Result revealed that the level of disadoption of Moringa in the study area was high whereas those that are still cultivating moringa still realizes income it. Also, the respondents indicated that low return on investment on moringa oleifera, low demand of moringa oleifera products such as leaf and seeds, low sale of moringa products, inadequate processing equipment, and inadequate marketing channels and over hyped health benefit of moringa products were factors contributing to the disadoption of moringa oleifera cultivation.The study revealed that age,membership of farmers’ association, non-farm income, and access to extension and involvement of the farmers in other agroforestry practices were significant factors influencing the disadoption of moringa in the study area. However, membership of farmers’ association and access to extension services significantly influence the probability of disadoption of moringa cultivation negatively. This study therefore recommends that there shouldbe further awareness on the benefits of moringa in order to increase demand for moringa and its product and that farmers should be encouraged to join Moringa farmers group in order to network with other farmers and to access information. Keywords: Dis-Adoption, Moringa oleifera, Probit and Oyo State.

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“…This is expressing the importance of evaluating households' awareness and perception, as well as to explore more effective ways to increase its production and marketing, as most of members of households produce Moringa in their back yards, due to lack of income, knowledge and other necessary production inputs, such as improved seeds and fertilizers. According to Fadoyin et al (2014) the productivity of Moringa has not grown sufficiently due to under-investment in new technology, slow adoption of existing improved technologies, constraints associated with investment climates and shortage of infrastructure.…”

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Perceptions of Members of Households Regarding the Production and Marketing of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) in Thulamela Local Municipality

Maila¹,

Anim²,

Chauke³

2021

JAS

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This study was carried out to determine how members of households perceive economic benefits of production and marketing of Moringa oleifera in the Thulamela Local Municipality. The study adopted the snowball sampling procedure to identify the population of members of households who produce and market Moringa. Simple random sampling procedure was adopted to select 146 participants. The Probit regression model was used as the analytical tool for this study. The results of the study revealed amongst others, that majority of members of households who were producing Moringa had no access to Moringa markets, and most of them were aware of the economic benefits of Moringa. The statistical significant variables which influenced the perceptions of members of households regarding economic benefits of production and marketing of Moringa were level of education (p < 0.01), Moringa farming experience (p < 0.05), access to market (p < 0.05), as well as the access to information (p < 0.05) about the production and the demand of Moringa produce. The study concluded that majority of respondents perceived that the production and marketing of Moringa would help to achieve sustainable livelihood for people living in Thulamela Local Municipality, while others were of the view that Moringa has the potential to improve nutrition, boost food security and foster rural development. The study recommended that establishment of Moringa markets, formation of Moringa cooperatives and promotional campaigns to educate members of households about the economic benefits of Moringa should be enhanced.

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Socio-Economic Factors Influencing Adoption of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> Water Purification by Farmers in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Cited by 4 publications

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Characterization of Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Its Utilization as Value Added Ingredient in Unleavened Flat Bread (Chapatti)

Characterization of Moringa Oleifera Leaves and Its Utilization as Value Added Ingredient in Unleavened Flat Bread (Chapatti)

Factors Influencing the Dis-adoption of <i>Moringa oleifera</i> among Farming Households in Oyo State, Nigeria

Perceptions of Members of Households Regarding the Production and Marketing of Moringa (Moringa oleifera) in Thulamela Local Municipality

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