Information sources used and constraints in adoption of soya bean production and utilization technologies in Kwara state Nigeria.

Abstract

The study analysed the information sources, usage and constraints in adoption of Soybean
technology in Kwara State, Nigeria. Three hundred farmers were randomly selected from two
Agricultural Development Project zones of the state. The data were analyzed with the use of simple descriptive statistics such irs frequency counts, and percentages. The result showed that agricultural extension agents, posters, friends radio, extension pamphlets, as well as agents of private farms were important sources of information used. The constraints include inadequate tractor services for expanding production, taste, Storage, markets, and odour. The paper recommends among others the dissemination of extension messages on soybean technology to address odour and promote taste.

Keywords: Information source, Constraints, Adoption, Soybean production and
utilization Technology.