STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION ON VEGETABLE PROPAGATION AS A MEANS OF SELF-RELIANCE: A CASE STUDY OF AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT FEDERAL COLLEGE OF EDUCATION (SP) OYO

Abstract

This research was carried out to determine the students’ perception on vegetable propagation for self-reliance in Federal college of Education (Special), Oyo. Data was collected from 100 respondents with a structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequency, percentages and mean). It was revealed that 80 % of the respondents fell within the age range of 18 years and 60% were male. The result showed that vegetable can be propagated with minimal tools and equipment making it accessible to students and that motivation and encouragement can help to boost their interest towards vegetable production for self-reliance. It was recommended that effective practical programmes should be promoted to equip the students with technical skills among others.