Technological Changes in Farming among the Tiv Farming Households in Nigeria

Abstract

This study determined the changes in farming technologies among Tiv farmers. The study used the survey design, with the aid of interview schedule. The study was conducted among the Tiv in Benue, Nassarawa and Taraba States Nigeria which also constituted the population of the study. A multi-stage sampling procedure was employed to select farming households. A total of 315 farming household were sampled for the study. Data were analysed using frequency, percentages, mean statistics, percentage change and independent sample t-test statistics. There was significant change in frequency of use of innovation/technologies at P