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Perceived effectiveness of Japan international cooperation agency– rice processing technologies utilization among rice processors in Kogi State, Nigeria

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Last updated: 04 Jan 2025

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Agricultural economics and extension

Abstract

In recent years, global rice consumption has seen a substantial increase and consumption is expected to continue to rise given its significance in household diets worldwide. The processing, however, requires specific operations to be successful. This study, therefore, investigated the effectiveness of technologies by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) technologies utilized by rice processors in Kogi State, Nigeria. The study recruited 180 processors following three (3) stage sampling procedure. Primary data was collected with a validated and reliable interview schedule. Descriptive and t-test statistics were employed to analyze data. Results revealed that 91.1% of the processors were females with average age of 47.6 years while 56.7% had primary education. It was also found that 72.2% of the processors sourced for information about JICA technologies through agricultural extension agents. Study also found that all JICA technologies were effective. However, quality parboiling of paddy rice with the false bottom (  = 3.99) and soaking method ( =3.98) and whole grains realized when milled by Ajifa (  = 3.98) were the leading JICA technologies considered effective by the respondents. The study therefore suggests the implementation of educational programme suitable for adults in order to improve processors' literacy level and knowledge of rice processing business.

DOI

10.21608/svuijas.2022.127018.1196

Keywords

De-stoning, False bottom, JICA- Rice technologies, milling, parboiling

Authors

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O.

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Bolarin

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Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

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drfemibolarin@gmail.com

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S.A.

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Adebayo

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Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

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adebayosa12@gmail.com

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Ilorin

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First Name

R.A.

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Akubo

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Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

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akubora@yahoo.com

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Ilorin

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First Name

S.E.

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Komolafe

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Department of Agricultural Extension and Rural Development, Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ilorin, P.M.B. 1515, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

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kemmas04@yahoo.com

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Volume

4

Article Issue

3

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35306

Issue Date

2022-07-01

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2022-03-12

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2022-07-01

Page Start

58

Page End

67

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2636-3801

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2636-381X

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1,132

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SVU-International Journal of Agricultural Sciences

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https://svuijas.journals.ekb.eg/

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Perceived effectiveness of Japan international cooperation agency– rice processing technologies utilization among rice processors in Kogi State, Nigeria

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22 Jan 2023