Perceived Ministem Multiplication Technology Nursery Skills Need of Farmers for Improved Cassava Production in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study focused on the perceived ministem multiplication technology nursery skills need of farmers for improved cassava. Descriptive survey research design was used for the study. The population was 4543 respondents and sample size of 358 determined using Taro Yamene formula. The questionnaire titled “Ministem Multiplication Technology Skills Need Questionnaire (MMTSNQ) was used in gathering data. The instrument was validated and tested for reliability using split-half method. The instrument yielded 0.81 reliability coefficient. Data collected were analysed using mean statistics and independent t-test. It was found that treatment of ministem skills and nursery practice skills were needed by cassava farmers for improved production. It was also observed that there was significant difference in the mean responses of cassava farmers and extension agents in treatment of ministem stem cutting skills and nursery practice skills were needed for improved production in AkwaIbom State. It was recommended among others that cassava farmers should be properly organized in order to acquire proper training on the right usage of the chemical for ministem treatments through the extension agents.