TY  - JOUR
T1  - A Bivariate Analysis of Factors Affecting Rice Processing in Igbemo-Ekiti, Nigeria
AU - , J.O. Basorun 
JO  - Agricultural Journal
VL  - 3
IS  - 6
SP  - 442
EP  - 446
PY  - 2008
DA  - 2001/08/19
SN  - 1816-9155
DO  - aj.2008.442.446
UR  - https://makhillpublications.co/view-article.php?doi=aj.2008.442.446
KW  - Rice
KW  -processing
KW  -processors
KW  -Igbemo-Ekiti
KW  -Nigeria
AB  - A major problem with the domestic output of rice in Nigeria is the poor operational techniques of processors which often aid low production. Efforts of government through the Agricultural Development Project (ADP) to improve rice processing especially in Ekiti State have appeared ineffective. This study therefore, examines the basic factors affecting rice processing in Igbemo-a major rice producing town in the state. Seventy two processors (respondents) were interviewed  in 21 residential quarters of the town. The study employed the chi-square ( <SUP>2</SUP>) test of the processor’s variables. Findings discovered strong relationship between: sex of Processors, their income, training acquired before commencing work, type of processing activities carried out and the number of workers engaged in processing. Others include; the mode of processing, access to raw-material (rice), expenditure on processing, institutional assistance offered to processors and availability of storage facilities at operation centres. Suggestions for policy adjustments are offered based on research findings.
ER  -