Authors:
Ango, A. K., Mamman, M. and Muhammad, A. & Hamza, B. A ,Nigeria |
Abstract:
This study assessed the constraints of rice milling in Sokoto State, Nigeria. Multistage sampling
technique was used to arrive at the sample size of 120 rice millers in the study area. Structured
questionnaire was used to elicit data for the study using interview questionnaire administration
method. Data generated was analyzed using descriptive (frequency counts, percentages, mean
and standard deviation) and inferential (linear regression) statistics. Findings of the study reveal
that majority (87.5%) of the rice millers were males in their active and productive ages (25.6
years) out of who most (63.3%) were single. Results of the study further revealed that almost all
the technologies used for parboiling of rice was locally fabricated as such 57.5% of the millers
used half-cut engine oil drums for steaming, 78.81% of the millers used firewood as source of
energy for steaming, old rice packaging sacs were used for drying of the rice by 95.83% of the
millers while the dried rice was milled with the use of obsolete electric powered milling
machines by 90% of the millers. Findings of the study also reported that majority (93.3%) of the
millers were trained through apprenticeship, and the common constraints faced by the millers
included lack of steady electricity supply, use of obsolete milling machines and water supply.
Hypotheses tests results revealed a significant relationship (P<0.05) between the constraints
faced by the rice millers and technologies and trainings provided to the operators of the milling
technologies in the study area |
