Simon Ogbeche Odey
Simon Ogbeche Odey is a Professor of Power and Machinery Engineering. He holds B. Eng., M. Eng. & Ph.D Degrees in Agricultural Engineering from the department of Agricultural and Environmental Engineering, Federal University of Technology, Akure. He also has a diploma certificate in Computer Science. His area of specialization is in Farm Power and Machinery Engineering. He hails from Yabu, Yala LGA, CRS, Nigeria. He was born on May 30, 1970. He is a registered member of the following professional bodies: Nigerian Institution of Agricultural Engineers (NIAE), American Society of Agricultural & Biological Engineers (ASABE), Agricultural Engineering International (CIGR), International Soil Tillage Research Organisation (ISTRO), Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) & registered with Council for Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN). His major areas of research are in Farm Power and Machinery, Soil Tillage Dynamics, Agricultural Products Processing and Storage & Wood Utilization. He is an Associate Professor (Reader) of Farm Power & Machinery (Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering), and currently works in the Department of Wood Products Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria. He has more than 23 years academic experience in Teaching, Research & Community Service. He has held several academic and administrative positions including Examinations Officer, a two-time Head of Department and currently Sub-Dean of Faculty of Engineering, and also the Deputy Director of Research and Development / Centre of Excellence, CRUTECH, Calabar. He haspartaken in the supervision of many PG students and has published more than 50 articles in National and International Journals, Conference Presentations, books and book Chapters, some of which are listed in SCOPUS and others. His major concern among others is finding solutions to the Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering problems to ensure Food Availability, Affordability and Accessibility. Currently serving as an Adjunct Lecturer in the department of Agricultural & Bioresources Engineering, University of Calabar. He is also an External Examiner to the Department of Agricultural and Bio-Environmental Engineering Technology, Faculty of Engineering Technology, Federal College of Agriculture, Ishiagu, Ebonyi State. He is married to Mrs. Comfort Simon Odey, with three lovely children. More information can be sourced from Google Scholar, ResearchGate, crutech.academia.edu, SCOPUS, ORCID & Linkedin with the following addresses below:
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Supervisors: Late Engr. Prof. Seth Idowu Manuwa, Engr. Prof. Ademosun O. C., Prof. Ewetumo T., Prof. Folarin Alonge, and Prof. Ndirika VIO
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Address: Department of Wood Products Engineering, University of Cross River State, Formally, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria.
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Supervisors: Late Engr. Prof. Seth Idowu Manuwa, Engr. Prof. Ademosun O. C., Prof. Ewetumo T., Prof. Folarin Alonge, and Prof. Ndirika VIO
Phone: +2347034575615
Address: Department of Wood Products Engineering, University of Cross River State, Formally, Cross River University of Technology, Calabar, Nigeria.
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Nigeria is one of the leading importers and consumers of rice in the world, spending Billions of Naira annually to import rice from several exporting countries to increase its total supply. Rice produced by local farmers is processed by cottage mills that produce low quality milled rice, characterized by dirt, stones, short grains and unpolished. These make the rice unattractive, poorly priced and less accepted by individuals. Despite the several efforts of various researchers in Nigeria, no locally produced commercial rice processing machine is available because the machines have not been optimized and tested for various machine parameters. Overview of the development of milling machine for effective utilization, adaptation and increased rice production in Nigeria to meet her local demand was done. It is suggested that more integrated rice mills should be established in different parts of the country to produce local rice that are of premium quality that can replace imported rice. Locally developed rice processing machines should be adapted and made available for use by farmers at subsidized prices. Extension services should be intensified to teach the farmers on the utilization and adaptation of latest technology, with synergy between all stakeholders in order to enhance rice production. Stakeholders must work towards ensuring quality assurance of the products during processing by enforcement of rice quality standards. More researches should be conducted with funding from relevant organs of governments and institutions. Stakeholders should work towards enhancing rice availability, accessibility, affordability, utilization, stability and improved standard of living of the people; as this article enumerates step-by-step reference point on the development of rice processing machines.
Key Words: Rice, Milling, Processing, Machine, Design, Steps, Development, Production
Mechanization Strategies and Economic Sustainability of akpu and fufu Production Technologies in Cross River State, Nigeria was studied. Akpu and fufu recipes are consumed by majority of the population in the state and environs. Most farmers are engaged in producing akpu and fufu mainly for consumption and economic gains. In spite of the afore mentioned, level of mechanization remains very low with poor quality, output and high drudgery. 50 akpu and fufu production communities were randomly selected in each of the three geo-political zones of the state, making a total of 150 communities for studies. Collection of data was carried out including interview, use of structured questionnaires, physical observation, participation and sensory analysis. Analysis of data revealed that, akpu and fufu pastes are the major sources of food and economic sustainability in the state and environs. Majority of the farmers affirmed that processing of cassava into akpu and fufu are the major agricultural activity carried out for food provision and economic well-being. Thus, 67% of the akpu and fufu processors affirmed that their products are accessible, affordable and acceptable among the people. According to the study 48% respondents process akpu and fufu pastes mainly for consumption, while 52% process the products mainly for sales, but lacks funds and machineries to increase production. Hence, provision of funds (loans and grants) to farmers should be encourage to enhance production. More research should be carried out towards equipment development for mechanising akpu and fufu production to enhance economic sustainability of farmers.
Keywords: Mechanization, Strategies, Akpu, Fufu, Production, Technologies
Nigeria is one of the leading importers and consumers of rice in the world, spending Billions of Naira annually to import rice from several exporting countries to increase its total supply. Rice produced by local farmers is processed by cottage mills that produce low quality milled rice, characterized by dirt, stones, short grains and unpolished. These make the rice unattractive, poorly priced and less accepted by individuals. Despite the several efforts of various researchers in Nigeria, no locally produced commercial rice processing machine is available because the machines have not been optimized and tested for various machine parameters. Overview of the development of milling machine for effective utilization, adaptation and increased rice production in Nigeria to meet her local demand was done. It is suggested that more integrated rice mills should be established in different parts of the country to produce local rice that are of premium quality that can replace imported rice. Locally developed rice processing machines should be adapted and made available for use by farmers at subsidized prices. Extension services should be intensified to teach the farmers on the utilization and adaptation of latest technology, with synergy between all stakeholders in order to enhance rice production. Stakeholders must work towards ensuring quality assurance of the products during processing by enforcement of rice quality standards. More researches should be conducted with funding from relevant organs of governments and institutions. Stakeholders should work towards enhancing rice availability, accessibility, affordability, utilization, stability and improved standard of living of the people; as this article enumerates step-by-step reference point on the development of rice processing machines.
Key Words: Rice, Milling, Processing, Machine, Design, Steps, Development, Production
Mechanization Strategies and Economic Sustainability of akpu and fufu Production Technologies in Cross River State, Nigeria was studied. Akpu and fufu recipes are consumed by majority of the population in the state and environs. Most farmers are engaged in producing akpu and fufu mainly for consumption and economic gains. In spite of the afore mentioned, level of mechanization remains very low with poor quality, output and high drudgery. 50 akpu and fufu production communities were randomly selected in each of the three geo-political zones of the state, making a total of 150 communities for studies. Collection of data was carried out including interview, use of structured questionnaires, physical observation, participation and sensory analysis. Analysis of data revealed that, akpu and fufu pastes are the major sources of food and economic sustainability in the state and environs. Majority of the farmers affirmed that processing of cassava into akpu and fufu are the major agricultural activity carried out for food provision and economic well-being. Thus, 67% of the akpu and fufu processors affirmed that their products are accessible, affordable and acceptable among the people. According to the study 48% respondents process akpu and fufu pastes mainly for consumption, while 52% process the products mainly for sales, but lacks funds and machineries to increase production. Hence, provision of funds (loans and grants) to farmers should be encourage to enhance production. More research should be carried out towards equipment development for mechanising akpu and fufu production to enhance economic sustainability of farmers.
Keywords: Mechanization, Strategies, Akpu, Fufu, Production, Technologies