The Socioeconomic attributes and Risk behaviour of Small–Scale Oil Palm Processors (Millers) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Sunday Akpan; Veronica S. Nkanta; Udoro J Udo

doi:10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1066752

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The Socioeconomic attributes and Risk behaviour of Small–Scale Oil Palm Processors (Millers) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

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This study examines the socioeconomic and risk behaviour of small–scale oil palm processors in Akwa Ibom State, the southern region of Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling technique was used to collect cross-sectional data from one hundred and twenty-five (125) micro-oil palm processors. The results revealed that the majority of the processors were married and males were the dominant sex. The average years of processing experience, age, membership in social organization and educational attainment stood at 11.43 years, 48.23 years, 2.78 years and 12.15 years respectively. The processors' average household size and annual income were 5 members and N319, 658.33 (at 1$ = N380.26 in 2020) respectively. The risk factors identified among the micro-oil palm processors include insufficient raw materials, poor public electricity, high cost of tools and machines and increased operation hazards. The result showed that oil palm processors in the region are risk-takers. The empirical results revealed that processors’ age, educational attainment, membership in social organization, household size, processing experience and processors’ income were significant factors influencing the risk behaviour of oil palm processors. To enhance the well-being of micro-oil palm processors in the region, emphasis should be devoted to the development of education attainment and social capital formation among others.

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The Socioeconomic attributes and Risk behaviour of Small–Scale Oil Palm Processors (Millers) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria

Abstract

This study examines the socioeconomic and risk behaviour of small–scale oil palm processors in Akwa Ibom State, the southern region of Nigeria. The multi-stage sampling technique was used to collect cross-sectional data from one hundred and twenty-five (125) micro-oil palm processors. The results revealed that the majority of the processors were married and males were the dominant sex. The average years of processing experience, age, membership in social organization and educational attainment stood at 11.43 years, 48.23 years, 2.78 years and 12.15 years respectively. The processors' average household size and annual income were 5 members and N319, 658.33 (at 1$ = N380.26 in 2020) respectively. The risk factors identified among the micro-oil palm processors include insufficient raw materials, poor public electricity, high cost of tools and machines and increased operation hazards. The result showed that oil palm processors in the region are risk-takers. The empirical results revealed that processors’ age, educational attainment, membership in social organization, household size, processing experience and processors’ income were significant factors influencing the risk behaviour of oil palm processors. To enhance the well-being of micro-oil palm processors in the region, emphasis should be devoted to the development of education attainment and social capital formation among others.

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Thanks

We are grateful to the staff of Agricultural Development Programme (ADP) of Akwa Ibom State and all oil palm processors that participated in this research exercise. The authors also appreciate our colleagues from Akwa Ibom State University and University of Uyo for their useful inputs in various dimensions.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Agricultural, Veterinary and Food Sciences

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Sunday Akpan ^*
0000-0002-0458-028X
Nigeria

Veronica S. Nkanta
0000-0001-7035-7978
Türkiye

Udoro J Udo
0000-0002-6915-2788
Türkiye

Publication Date

April 30, 2023

Submission Date

February 1, 2022

Acceptance Date

July 14, 2022

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Year 2023 Volume: 26 Number: 2

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https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1066752

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https://izlik.org/JA65YT97BK

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Akpan, S., Nkanta, V. S., & Udo, U. J. (2023). The Socioeconomic attributes and Risk behaviour of Small–Scale Oil Palm Processors (Millers) in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Kahramanmaraş Sütçü İmam Üniversitesi Tarım Ve Doğa Dergisi, 26(2), 365-376. https://doi.org/10.18016/ksutarimdoga.vi.1066752