Utilization of Emerging Agricultural Production Technologies for Enhancing Sustainable Food Security among Rural Farmers in Rivers State

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  • P.D. Aleru Department of Agricultural Entrepreneurship, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt Author
  • I.E. Ordu Department of Agricultural Education, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt Author

Keywords:

Utilization, Emerging Agricultural Production, Technologies, Sustainable, Food Security

Abstract

Using a descriptive research survey design, the study assessed the extent utilization of emerging agricultural production technologies will enhance sustainable food security among rural farmers in Rivers State. the study was guided by five objectives, five research questions and a null hypothesis tested at significance level of 0.05. The population of the study was 4,836 (4,763 registered farmers from rural communities and 73 extension officers in Rivers State). Multistage sampling technique was used to sample 370 (297 registered farmers and 73 extension officers) respondents. A structured Questionnaire designed in 4-point rating scale was used for data collection. Cronbach Alpha Reliability Coefficient method was used to test the consistency of the instrument, which yielded a reliability index of 0.83. Data were analyzed using frequency, mean, percentage, and standard deviation, while the hypothesis was tested using multiple regression. The study found out that awareness programmes such as farmer-farmer technology awareness, plots demonstration programme, technology existence campaign, and field-base production campaign among others would help in farmers’ utilization of emerging agricultural production. In addition, it was found that utilization of automated cleaning system and dairy technologies for increased milk production, image recognition technologies, direct-fed microbial and enzymes technologies for feed additive will play significant role in achieving food security in Rivers State. The study thus recommends proper implementation of agricultural technology awareness programme in rural areas to keep farmers abreast of the emerging technologies required for improved food production and adequate credit facilities be made available to motivate farmers’ utilization of these technologies for sustainable food production.

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2025-01-30

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