Distinguished examiners, before presenting the main findings, let me first describe who participated in this study. The demographic characteristics of our 300 respondents provide essential context for interpreting all subsequent results. Here is a profile of the farmers, extension officers, and community leaders of Akute-Ajuwon.
| Characteristic |
Category |
Frequency |
Percentage |
Mean (SD) |
| Gender |
Male |
185 |
61.7% |
— |
|
Female |
115 |
38.3% |
| Age |
< 30 |
57 |
19.0% |
38.7 (9.2) |
| 30-39 | 123 | 41.0% |
| 40-49 | 66 | 22.0% |
| 50-59 | 39 | 13.0% |
| ≥ 60 | 15 | 5.0% |
| Education |
No formal |
48 |
16.0% |
— |
| Primary | 87 | 29.0% |
| Secondary | 117 | 39.0% |
| Tertiary | 48 | 16.0% |
| Occupation |
Farmer |
165 |
55.0% |
— |
| Trader | 60 | 20.0% |
| Teacher | 30 | 10.0% |
| Artisan | 45 | 15.0% |
| Household Size |
1-3 |
36 |
12.0% |
6.8 (2.1) |
| 4-6 | 84 | 28.0% |
| 7-9 | 132 | 44.0% |
| ≥ 10 | 48 | 16.0% |
| Farm Size |
< 1 ha |
54 |
18.0% |
2.9 (1.7) |
| 1-3 ha | 156 | 52.0% |
| 4-6 ha | 60 | 20.0% |
| ≥ 7 ha | 30 | 10.0% |
Gender Distribution
61.7%
Male Majority
Mean Age
38.7
Productive Years
Secondary Education
39%
Highest Proportion