Mr. Chairman, let me now synthesize the key findings into five major takeaways. These represent the core contributions of this research to understanding the role of agricultural education in promoting food security and rural development.
1
Agricultural Education → Technology Awareness
Cluster Mean:
4.08
Pearson Correlation:
r = 0.61, p < .001
Strong association between education and farmers' awareness and capacity to adopt technology
2
Agricultural Education → Technology Adoption
Cluster Mean:
4.04
Chi-square:
χ² = 42.67, p < .001
Higher educational attainment significantly associated with technology adoption
3
Technology Adoption → Food Security
Cluster Mean:
3.95
Pearson Correlation:
r = 0.54, p < .001
Technology use associated with improved yields, crop diversity, and food stability
4
Barriers to Access
Cluster Mean:
4.16
Top Barrier:
High cost (4.34)
Financial constraints and poor infrastructure are most severe challenges
5
Rural Development Outcomes
Income: 4.03
Well-being: 4.01
Diversification: 3.96
Agricultural education and technology explain 46% of variance in rural development indicators
Agricultural education is strongly associated with technology awareness and adoption. Technology adoption is positively associated with improved food security. Together, education and technology significantly predict rural development outcomes in Akute-Ajuwon.