Commercialization Of Palm Fruit Processing In Mbaise Area Of Imo State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study examined the analysis of gender and commercialization of pain fruit processing in Mbaise: Implication for unlocking impeding rural prosperity. The multi-stage sampling technique was employed for the sampling procedure. Ninety-five respondents were randomly selected from five purposively selected communities. The survey method was the main instrument used for data collection. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Maximum likelihood Probit Regression Analysis. Results indicate that sex, age, household size, income, access to loan and processing type were positive and statistically significant at P≤.01, while level of education was negative and statistically significant at .01 level of significance. Policies and programmes aimed at improving rural prosperity through commercialization of palm fruit processing should be strived at

Keywords: commercialization , palm fruit processing,

Global Approaches to Extension Practice Vol. 3 (2) 2007: pp. 131-136