RESULTS - RESEARCH QUESTIONS SUMMARY

Now, distinguished panel, I present the core findings of this study—the answers to my five research questions. Each question was carefully analyzed using appropriate statistical techniques. Let me walk you through what the data revealed.
RQ1: How does agricultural education influence farmers' awareness and capacity to adopt technology?
Cluster Mean 4.08
Pearson Correlation r = 0.61, p < .001
Interpretation: Agricultural education is strongly associated with farmers' awareness and capacity to adopt technology. Higher education exposure = greater technological readiness.
RQ2: What role does agricultural education play in facilitating technology adoption?
Cluster Mean 4.04
Chi-square Test χ²(3, N=300) = 42.67, p < .001
Interpretation: Farmers with higher educational attainment were significantly more likely to adopt agricultural technologies. Education facilitates practical application.
RQ3: In what ways has technology integration impacted food security?
Cluster Mean 3.95
Pearson Correlation r = 0.54, p < .001
Interpretation: Higher technology adoption is associated with better household food security. Technology use increases yields, crop diversity, and food stability.
RQ4: What challenges do farmers face in accessing agricultural education and technologies?
Cluster Mean (Barriers) 4.16
High cost of training 4.34
Poor internet connectivity 4.26
Limited access to training 4.21
Lack of modern equipment 4.18
Interpretation: Financial constraints and infrastructural deficiencies are the most severe challenges facing farmers.
RQ5: How do agricultural education programs contribute to sustainable rural development?
Cluster Mean 3.96
Income improvement: 4.03
Community well-being: 4.01
Livelihood diversification: 3.96
Business expansion: 3.91
Interpretation: Agricultural education and technology adoption are associated with positive rural development outcomes including income growth and livelihood diversification.
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