Market Access, Technology Adoption, and Income Performance of Agro-Processing Enterprises in Cross River State, Nigeria
Akporawo S. U.
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
R. N. Okoh
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
P. O. Emaziye *
Department of Agricultural Economics, Faculty of Agriculture, Delta State University, Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
This study examined market access, technology adoption, and income performance of agro processing enterprises in Cross River State, Nigeria. A sample of 301 agro-processors was selected using Yamane’s (1967) formula at a 5% margin of error. Descriptive statistics, a Market Access Index (MAI), Generalized Linear Model, multiple regression, and binary logistic regression were employed for analysis. The results showed that cassava processing (30.2%) was the dominant enterprise type, with a mean age of 47 years and mean monthly income of ₦165,000. The computed MAI of 0.650 indicated a moderate level of market access, education, cooperative membership, extension services, digital technology adoption, and e-commerce usage significantly influenced market access. Market access had a positive and significant effect on income. Digital technology adoption significantly increased the likelihood of high market access. The study recommended strengthening digital infrastructure and expanding technology adoption to enhance market integration and income growth.
Keywords: Agro-processing, market access, technology adoption, income performance, digital marketing