Distinguished examiners, every research must answer the question: WHY? Why did I embark on this study? The answer lies in the troubling reality of Akute-Ajuwon—a community blessed with agricultural potential yet trapped in a cycle of low productivity and food insecurity. Let me present to you the pressing problems that this study addresses.
THE "WHY" OF THE STUDY
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Low Productivity & Food Insecurity: Despite agriculture's central role, communities grapple with poor yields and food shortages
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Inadequate Agricultural Education: Weak extension support and limited training opportunities for farmers
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Limited Technology Integration: Traditional practices dominate; modern technologies remain underutilized
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Wasted Resources: Poor yields, post-harvest losses, and economic stagnation
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Infrastructure Deficit: Absence of robust technological infrastructure and knowledge
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Educational Gap: Farmers unaware of improved methods or unable to adapt to modern tools
THE CRITICAL GAP
This study addresses the critical gap between current agricultural realities and the potential for transformation through technology.
The neglect of agricultural education compounds the problem, reinforcing low yields and food insecurity. Without intervention, this cycle continues.