Distinguished examiners, based on the evidence gathered and analyzed, I now present the conclusions of this study. These conclusions flow directly from the findings and answer the research questions posed at the beginning of this work.
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Agricultural education is significantly associated with farmers' readiness to adopt modern technologies. Farmers with greater exposure to education and extension services exhibited higher levels of technological awareness and adoption. The correlation coefficient of r = 0.61 confirms this strong relationship.
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Technology adoption is positively associated with improved food security indicators. Farmers who adopted modern technologies reported improved productivity, crop diversity, and household food stability (r = 0.54, p < .001).
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Agricultural education and technology-related variables significantly predict rural development indicators. Together, these factors explain 46% of the variance in outcomes such as income improvement, business expansion, and livelihood diversification.
In Akute-Ajuwon, agricultural education and technology integration form an interconnected framework that supports improved agricultural and socio-economic outcomes. The evidence demonstrates that investing in education and facilitating technology access can transform rural agricultural practices and stimulate sustainable community development.