Impact of mass media on adoption of agricultural innovations in Kaduna State, Nigeria

Adeniji, OB; Ega, La

doi:10.4314/jasr.v6i1.2874

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“…The historical perspective of cassava in Nigeria is dated back to 1501 [2], when the early slave trader, the Portuguese merchants brought this edible starchy tuberous root from the west-central Brazil where it was first domesticated, about 10,000 years ago [33]. Researchers have considered the Portuguese merchants as people, who played major role in introducing cassava into Africa and in southern Nigeria in particular.…”

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“…Cultivation of cassava in Nigeria began during the period of the slave trade brought about by Portuguese merchants. Ever since then the crop has been produced in twenty-six of the country 37 states, this includes; Kaduna, Taraba, Benue, Cross river, Akwa Ibom, Ondo, Rivers, Imo, Oyo, Anambra, Enugu, Kogi, Kwara, Nassarawa, Ebonyi, Ekiti, Delta, Lagos, Edo, Abia, Osun, Niger, Kebbi, Plateau, Bayelsa and Ogun States [2]. It is majorly cultivated in the southern part of the country, where it grows very well under favorable weather and soil conditions which at times fluctuates, although cassava has the ability to adapt and survive even in harsh environmental conditions.…”

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Biotechnological Improvement of Cassava Yield and Processing for Food Sustainability in Nigeria

Udebuani,

Ukachukwu

2024

IJ-FANRES

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Cassava (Manihot esculenta) was introduced into Nigeria by Portuguese merchants in 1501. Since then, it has become a major source of food and raw materials leading to an increase in demand. In Nigeria, two-thirds of the States, mainly in the southern region, produce cassava. Malnutrition among the rural populace, especially children and women has led scientists to device means of increasing the nutritional content and varieties of cassava for food sustainability in Nigeria. Many genetically modified cassava species are produced and marketed in Nigeria. Today we have varieties with vitamin A, reduced carbohydrate content, disease resistance to mention but a few.

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Biotechnological Improvement of Cassava Yield and Processing for Food Sustainability in Nigeria

Udebuani,

Ukachukwu

2024

IJ-FANRES

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“…The above-mentioned quotation is explicit with respect to the natural endowment of the country and the injudicious utilization of the climatic conditions of the country's land for farming, despite the fact that the rate of unemployment is at an alarming rate. Hence, the development of the agricultural sector is essential as one of the paramount goals that must be given adequate attention or focus in order to contribute to the overall development of the country [4,5]. Table 1 indicates variables regarding males and females in terms of land productivity, age, household size, sex (male or female), plot size, hours spent on farm/year, contact extension, and marital status.…”

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“…Table 1 indicates variables regarding males and females in terms of land productivity, age, household size, sex (male or female), plot size, hours spent on farm/year, contact extension, and marital status. For instance, studies have established that Nigeria remains one of the farming-deficient countries in sub-Saharan Africa, despite the fact that previous studies have confirmed the natural endowments such as fertile land for the cultivation of different crops and seeds such as cocoa, palm trees, and cassava [5][6][7]. There is a persistent concern for further exploration of agricultural potentialities, especially since studies have confirmed that approximately one billion people are living in rural areas in different parts of the world where agriculture or farming remains an important aspect of the citizens' livelihood.…”

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Cocoa, Palm Tree, and Cassava Plantations among Smallholder Farmers: Toward Policy and Technological Efficiencies for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development in Southern Nigeria

Amuda,

Alabdulrahman

2024

Sustainability

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This study is basically and centrally focused on the review of the extant literature in exploring the challenge of the under-utilization of natural fertile land for the cultivation and farming of different crops such as cocoa, palm tree, and cassava, which remain an important sector of the economy for sustainable socio-economic development in the southern part of Nigeria. The review of the cursory literature is necessary to bridge the gap in the existing body of knowledge, especially by addressing the less attention paid to exploring the non-oil sector of the economy such as cocoa, palm tree, and cassava as well as connecting policy and agro-technology to maximize agricultural productivity for the purpose of sustainable socio-economic development. The primary objective of this study is to explore cocoa, palm tree, and cassava plantations among smallholder farmers in order to enhance sustainable socio-economic development in the country. The methodology used in this study is a systematic literature review (SLR) cum content analysis (CA) of secondary sources or relevant literature whereby six themes were generated and analyzed. A consistent approach was used in order to establish exhaustive searching strategies and single-line search strategies such as using field codes and parentheses as part of a systematic literature review. The results indicated that smallholder farmers have been actively partaking in cocoa plantation, and the government has been supportive of them in this regard in order to achieve sustainable socio-economic development. In addition, agricultural transformation contributes to economic diversification through innovative policy and capacity building among cocoa, palm tree, and cassava farmers in the country, which culminates in improving the overall welfare of the smallholder farmers in attaining sustainable socio-economic development. In conclusion, it is noteworthy to say that giving support, especially cocoa, palm tree, and cassava seedlings, to smallholder farmers can be instrumental in bridging the vacuum created by poverty and unemployment which could be regarded as mechanisms for attaining sustainable development. The importance of the study was manifested in the practical aspect of giving concrete support to the smallholder farmers, and the innovativeness of the study is reflected in the advocacy for the efficiencies and effectiveness of agricultural policy and technology integration into the sector. It is therefore suggested that interventions of individual philanthropists, government, and international communities will boost the morale and resilience of the farmers toward enhancing cocoa, palm tree, and cassava production in order to enhance sustainable socio-economic development among smallholder farmers in particular and to maximize national economy growth in general.

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“…Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a perennial woody shrub with an edible root and was first cultivated in South America and introduced to Nigeria in the sixteenth century [3]. The cassava root is composed of carbohydrate and is therefore mainly a source of energy.…”

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Production and quality evaluation of bread from blend of biofortified cassava, wheat and dry date flours

Kenneth Chigozie Asadu,

Chidubem Theresa Chukwu

2024

World J. Adv. Res. Rev.

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In this study, quality evaluation was carried out on bread made from a blend of wheat, biofortified cassava, and dry date flours. Bread samples, designated A through E were produced using various flour blend ratios. Cassava flour samples were subjected to functional and anti-nutritional analysis while proximate, β-carotene, mineral, and sensory contents were evaluated on the bread samples. The result of analysis showed that in the water absorption capacity (WAC), oil absorption capacity (OAC), bulk density, foaming capacity, and foaming stability, sample BCF (biofortified cassava flour) had values of 1.98%, 2.55%, 0.72%, 1.98%, and 92.77%, respectively, while sample OCF (Ordinary cassava flour) had values of 2.0%, 1.55%, 0.76%, 7.31%, and 88.38%, respectively. The hydrogen cyanide (1.71 mg/100 g), tannins (0.16 mg/100 g), and oxalates (0.08 mg/100 g) found in BCF were significantly (p<0.05) higher than those of OCF, which were 2.04 mg/100 g, 0.12 mg/100 g, and 0.16 mg/100 g, respectively. The moisture contents ranged from 4.50-6.35%, crude protein from 10.0-11.29%, fat from 8.43-10.44%, ash from 1.77-3.65%, crude fiber from 2.0-3.48%, and carbohydrate from 67.73-70.16%. The moisture, crude protein, and carbohydrate contents decreased significantly (p<0.05) as the level of biofortified cassava flour substitution increased. There was a significant (p<0.05) increase in the level of β-carotene with increase in biofortified cassava flour substitution. The values of minerals were calcium (27.81–31.40 mg/g), potassium (43.64-52.63 mg/g), sodium (20.41–28.74 mg/g), iron (0.83–1.11 mg/g), zinc (0.60-0.91 mg/g), and copper (0.25-0.32 mg/g). Samples showed good sensory properties, although sample A was preferred.

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Impact of mass media on adoption of agricultural innovations in Kaduna State, Nigeria

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Biotechnological Improvement of Cassava Yield and Processing for Food Sustainability in Nigeria

Biotechnological Improvement of Cassava Yield and Processing for Food Sustainability in Nigeria

Cocoa, Palm Tree, and Cassava Plantations among Smallholder Farmers: Toward Policy and Technological Efficiencies for Sustainable Socio-Economic Development in Southern Nigeria

Production and quality evaluation of bread from blend of biofortified cassava, wheat and dry date flours

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