An Analysis of Yam Storage Strategy to Promote Food Security in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorJA Akangbe
dc.contributor.authorOO Oloruntoba
dc.contributor.authorIF Ayanda
dc.contributor.authorSE Komolafe
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-23T10:16:59Z
dc.date.available2024-07-23T10:16:59Z
dc.date.issued2012
dc.description.abstractThis study examines the analysis of yam storage strategy to promote food security in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. Data was collected from 110 respondents, using well- structured interviews schedule. The data was analysed using frequency distribution, percentages, means and probit model to test for significance. The study found that barn (47.3%) and indigenous plant materials (27.3%) were the common storage strategy used which are not capable of ensuring good storage for yam produce till off season. Probit model analysis revealed that the selected personal characteristics had significant (p<0.05) influence on farmer’s choice of strategy used. Deterioration of yam that reduces its quality (mean score 2.01) has also been the leading problem faced in marketing yam produce. It was concluded that these are one of the major reasons for food insecurity among farmers in the study area. It was recommended that farmers should be provided with information regarding improved storage strategies as well as exposed to training on their use.
dc.identifier.doi10.4314/ejesm.v5i4.s15
dc.identifier.issn1998-0507
dc.identifier.urihttps://kwasuspace.kwasu.edu.ng/handle/123456789/1739
dc.language.isoen
dc.relation.ispartofEthiopian Journal of Environmental Studies and Management
dc.titleAn Analysis of Yam Storage Strategy to Promote Food Security in Asa Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria
dc.typejournal-article
oaire.citation.issue4
oaire.citation.volume5
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