A Study of Technological Capability in Selected Rice Processing Firms in Nigeria

Abstract

In the advent of processing indigenous rice production, there is need to encourage local technology. This study simply provides an insight into the intertwining capabilities. Mainly, a snowballing primary data technique was used to gather data across the thirty-five licensed rice processing firms in the four geopolitical zones of country using structured questionnaire. Data gathered was then analysed using the descriptive statistics- mean. The results showed that on a Likert rating scale of 5, acquisition capability and production capability were rated above average while creative, supportive and adaptive capabilities were rated low. This indicates that the firms have sufficient capability in the area of acquisition of resources and conversion of technologies while the capability to provide training and improvement of technologies is low. The study concluded that rice processing operations in Nigeria could be enhanced if all technological capabilities are adequately developed.

Keywords: Technological capability; rice processing; operations; development; industry

DOI: 10.7176/IKM/13-3-02

Publication date:March 31^st 2023