Author/Authors :
Nwaiwu,، I. U نويسنده Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria Nwaiwu,, I. U , Obasi، P. C نويسنده Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria , , Orebiyi، J. S نويسنده Department of Agricultural Economics Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. Orebiyi, J. S , Ibekwe، U. C نويسنده Department of Agricultural Economics Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Imo State. Ibekwe, U. C , Korie، O. C نويسنده Department of Agricultural Economics, Federal University of Technology Owerri, P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria , , Henri-Ukoha، A نويسنده Department of Agricultural Extension, Federal University of Technology Owerri, P.M.B 1526, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria , , Amaechi، E. C. C نويسنده Department of Agricultural Management and Extension, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo P.M.B, 1472, Owerri, Nigeria , , Osuagwu، C. O نويسنده Department of Agricultural Management and Extension, Imo State Polytechnic Umuagwo P.M.B, 1472, Owerri, Nigeria ,
Abstract :
This study compared and analyzed indigenous and modern agricultural technologies used in cassava
production in Anambra State. Multi-stage sampling technique was used in sample selection. A total of
160 farmers were purposively selected from the four Agricultural zones that made up the state based on
the use of modern and indigenous technologies. Data were collected using structured questionnaire.
Descriptive statistics and total factor productivity were used in analyzing the data. The result of the
analysis showed that both categories of farmers are within the working class age bracket of 40 and 60
years. The modern technology users were found to be more educated, have larger farm holding and
higher average income per hectare than their counterparts. Farmers that used indigenous technologies
have larger household size than those that used modern technologies. The total factor productivity
(TFP) ratios computed for modern and indigenous technology users are 1.493 and 0.758 respectively.
Sequel to the fact that the Z-calculated was higher than the Z-tabulated, the null hypothesis was
rejected. This implies that there was a statistically significant difference between the productivity of
farmers that used modern technologies and those that used indigenous technologies. The F-ratio also
tested confirmed the higher variance in TFP for the two categories of farmers which shows a higher
significant difference in the mean values. It was therefore concluded that the use of modern
technologies in cassava production should be encouraged because they ensure higher agricultural
productivity among farmers.
