Adoption of innovation through joint asset acquisition: the case of women rice processor groups in Nigeria

Olabode Deborah Adedoyin, . and Ogunlade Israel, . and Adu Joseph, . and Omotesho Kemi Funmilayo, . and Olabanji Peter, . Adoption of innovation through joint asset acquisition: the case of women rice processor groups in Nigeria. pp. 771-784. ISSN 0128-7702

Small-scale rice processors in Nigeria cannot afford to individually own rice destoners and have therefore not adopted its use. As a result locally produced rice has failed to satisfy both the local and foreign markets in terms of quality. This study determined the willingness of the women rice processors to own and manage destoners in groups. The survey also determined the factors that influenced their willingness and the constraints to the joint acquisition of destoners. Following a two-stage random sampling technique 195 respondents were selected on whom a structured interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics and the Probit Regression Analysis were used to present and analyse collected data. Findings reveal a high level of willingness (62.6) influenced by the age of the respondents (-0.0341) their total annual income (0.3864) educational level (0.0757) rice farming experience (-0.7927) access to extension (-0.0089) and credit (0.0079) at P.05. The burden of joint management (Mean score 2.56) poor accountability (Mean score 2.55) and poor organisation of the groups (Mean score 2.47) were the most severe constraints to the joint acquisition of destoners among the women processors. The study concluded that the willingness of the women was high and influenced by some socio-economic characteristics. Strengthening of the processor groups through training in group dynamics and models of joint acquisition and ownership are some of the recommendations from the study.

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Abstract

Small-scale rice processors in Nigeria cannot afford to individually own rice destoners and have therefore not adopted its use. As a result locally produced rice has failed to satisfy both the local and foreign markets in terms of quality. This study determined the willingness of the women rice processors to own and manage destoners in groups. The survey also determined the factors that influenced their willingness and the constraints to the joint acquisition of destoners. Following a two-stage random sampling technique 195 respondents were selected on whom a structured interview schedule was administered. Descriptive statistics and the Probit Regression Analysis were used to present and analyse collected data. Findings reveal a high level of willingness (62.6) influenced by the age of the respondents (-0.0341) their total annual income (0.3864) educational level (0.0757) rice farming experience (-0.7927) access to extension (-0.0089) and credit (0.0079) at P.05. The burden of joint management (Mean score 2.56) poor accountability (Mean score 2.55) and poor organisation of the groups (Mean score 2.47) were the most severe constraints to the joint acquisition of destoners among the women processors. The study concluded that the willingness of the women was high and influenced by some socio-economic characteristics. Strengthening of the processor groups through training in group dynamics and models of joint acquisition and ownership are some of the recommendations from the study.

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Item Type:	Article
AGROVOC Term:	Rice
AGROVOC Term:	Processing of foods
AGROVOC Term:	Joint farming
AGROVOC Term:	Innovation adoption
AGROVOC Term:	Group farming
AGROVOC Term:	Women farmers
AGROVOC Term:	Socioeconomic environment
AGROVOC Term:	Education
Depositing User:	Mr. AFANDI ABDUL MALEK
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 00:55
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/9888

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