| Autor: |
Salau, Emmanuel Suleiman, Luka, Ezra Gougong, Amfani-Joe, Comfort Emmanuella, Elijah, Tabitha Dorcas |
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Journal of Sustainable Development in Africa; Spring2018, Vol. 20 Issue 1, p1-11, 11p |
| Abstrakt: |
The study was conducted in the southern agricultural zone of Nasarawa state, Nigeria. The aim of the study was to assess the level of awareness and utilization of Orange-Flesh Sweet Potatoes (OFSP) among households in the study area. Goal 2 of the SDGs is to end hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture in the world. One way to achieve this is through the initiative to encourage the production and consumption of orange-fleshed sweet potato varieties that are rich in beta-carotene. A sample of ninety (90) households were randomly selected from the six villages within the zone that benefited from the OFSP training in 2015 for the study. Data collection was by the use of a structured interview schedule. Data were analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics, such as frequency counts, percentages, mean and linear regression. The results show that all (100%) of the respondents were aware of OFSP and they all consumed it. Majority (93%) of the respondents knew that OFSP is rich in vitamin A. Majority (94%) used OFSP for chips. Constraints faced in the effective utilization of OFSP by the respondents were lack of storage facilities, lack of modern processing equipments and scarcity of OFSP vines for production. It was recommended that the state ADP should urgently undertake massive multiplication and distribution of OFSP vines to all farmers in the state and that Home economics extension workers should organize more training workshops for rural women on the modern processing and utilization of OFSP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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