A Characterization of Processing Technologies in the Small-scale Yam Flour Processing Industry in Southwestern Nigeria

This study examined the types of technologies available for yam flour production in southwestern Nigeria with a view to examining the perceived efficiency of technologies used in the sector. The study was limited to Osun, Ogun and Oyo States in Southwestern Nigeria where there is high prevalence of yam flour processing activities. Data for the study were obtained from questionnaire administration on 30 fabricators of yam flour processing technologies and 210 small-scale yam flour processors selected by a multi-stage sampling technique. The findings indicated that technologies were available for all unit operations of yam flour processing. However, with the exception of technologies for the milling stage, other technologies for other stages were either inappropriate or inefficient for the small-scale processors.