Post-covid evaluation of cassava processing technologies in Oye Local Government Area, Ekiti State, Nigeria

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Keywords: Cassava, Processors, Processing machines, Post-covid analysis


Abstract


A post-covid evaluation of cassava processing technologies was conducted in Oye Local Government Area of Ekiti State, Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was utilized to select sixty (60) cassava processors. Primary data were collected using a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics and multiple regression. The average age of the cassava processors was determined to be 35.3 years old. Most of the processors (66.7%) were married, with both females (55%) and males (45%) being engaged in the industry. The average household size of the respondents was 4.3, and the vast majority (96.7%) were literate. The average annual income from processing cassava was Rs. 389,099. It was observed that machines for pressing (91.7%), milling (83.3%), and grating (58.3%) were locally manufactured and widely utilized, whereas the peeling, washing, and frying processes were performed manually. Most available machines were owned by private individuals (55.6%), as opposed to cooperatives (35.5%) and non-governmental organizations (11.6%). The regression results indicated that the processors’ age, annual income, processing experience, and cooperative membership status affected the utilization of machines. The high cost of advanced technologies has prevented processors from completely abandoning manual processing. Consequently, health professionals and food regulatory agencies should educate processors on adopting safety measures during processing. To prevent food poisoning, the government should implement a mechanization strategy to replace traditional processing methods.


Cassava, Processors, Processing machines, Post-covid analysis


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Author Information


Kolawole A. O.
Department of Agricultural Economics, College of Sciences, Afe Babalola University, Ado-Ekiti, Nigeria
Ayotunde.kolawole@eksu.edu.ng