Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria
The study assessed youth participation in rice cultivation in South Eastern Nigeria. It ascertained the rice varieties cultivated by the youth, determined the extent of utilization of rice cultivation technologies, described respondents' challenges in rice cultivation, examined the determinant...
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| author | Izuogu Chibuzo Daniel Adu Ankrah Umeh Ngozi E Ebenehi Ojomugbokenyode Musaaab Ibrahim Iroegbu Susan Ekweanya Ndidiamaka Okorie Amah David |
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The study assessed youth participation in rice cultivation in South Eastern Nigeria. It ascertained the rice varieties cultivated by the youth, determined the extent of utilization of rice cultivation technologies, described respondents' challenges in rice cultivation, examined the determinants of youth participation in rice cultivation and determinants of the extent of utilization of improved rice cultivation technologies. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used in selecting 312 respondents for the study. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed using mean scores, percentages, and regression analysis. The respondents cultivated FARO 44 (84.6%), practiced early planting (2.9), and cultivated improved varieties (2.7) as utilised rice improved technologies. The major challenges of youth participation in rice cultivation were inadequate agricultural credit (89.4%) and poor access to improved seeds (86.7%) among others. Age (?=-0.214), education (?=0.212), and access to credit (?=-0.4311) were the determinants of youth participation while internet access (?=1.271), access to extension services (?=2.144) and hours spent on the internet (?=2.142) determined their extent of utilization of technologies. Socio-economic factors and the challenges faced influenced youth participation in rice cultivation. The government and nongovernmental agencies should increase youth access to agricultural digital tools, improve seeds and internet penetration in rural areas
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| spelling | doaj-art-9f59386e689c4d139b570e4e3f6686ab2025-02-01T06:35:58ZengAgricultural Extension Society of NigeriaJournal of Agricultural Extension1119-944X2408-68512025-01-01291Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern NigeriaIzuogu Chibuzo 0Daniel Adu Ankrah1Umeh Ngozi E2Ebenehi Ojomugbokenyode3Musaaab Ibrahim4Iroegbu Susan5Ekweanya Ndidiamaka6Okorie Amah David7Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike IkwoUniversity of Ghana, Department of Agricultural Extension, School of Agriculture, Legon - Accra, GhanaAlex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike Ikwo Federal University Dutsin-maFederal University Dutsin-maAlex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike IkwoDepartment of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, UmudikeDepartment of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike The study assessed youth participation in rice cultivation in South Eastern Nigeria. It ascertained the rice varieties cultivated by the youth, determined the extent of utilization of rice cultivation technologies, described respondents' challenges in rice cultivation, examined the determinants of youth participation in rice cultivation and determinants of the extent of utilization of improved rice cultivation technologies. Multi-stage sampling procedure was used in selecting 312 respondents for the study. Data were collected with a structured questionnaire and analysed using mean scores, percentages, and regression analysis. The respondents cultivated FARO 44 (84.6%), practiced early planting (2.9), and cultivated improved varieties (2.7) as utilised rice improved technologies. The major challenges of youth participation in rice cultivation were inadequate agricultural credit (89.4%) and poor access to improved seeds (86.7%) among others. Age (?=-0.214), education (?=0.212), and access to credit (?=-0.4311) were the determinants of youth participation while internet access (?=1.271), access to extension services (?=2.144) and hours spent on the internet (?=2.142) determined their extent of utilization of technologies. Socio-economic factors and the challenges faced influenced youth participation in rice cultivation. The government and nongovernmental agencies should increase youth access to agricultural digital tools, improve seeds and internet penetration in rural areas https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/4565Rice cultivation Improved technologiesextension servicesdigitalization of rice cultivation youth internet access |
| spellingShingle | Izuogu Chibuzo Daniel Adu Ankrah Umeh Ngozi E Ebenehi Ojomugbokenyode Musaaab Ibrahim Iroegbu Susan Ekweanya Ndidiamaka Okorie Amah David Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria Journal of Agricultural Extension Rice cultivation Improved technologies extension services digitalization of rice cultivation youth internet access |
| title | Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_full | Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_short | Determinants of Youth Participation in Rice Cultivation in South-Eastern Nigeria |
| title_sort | determinants of youth participation in rice cultivation in south eastern nigeria |
| topic | Rice cultivation Improved technologies extension services digitalization of rice cultivation youth internet access |
| url | https://journal.aesonnigeria.org/index.php/jae/article/view/4565 |
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