Purposive sampling technique using 40 farmers each from 4 villages in the study
area was employed. Information was elicited from the respondents using well
structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using percentages, frequency
distribution, likert scale and probit analysis. Results indicated that among the
factors influencing dissemination of improved technology, age, education and
gender were significant at 5% level of significance. Most of the respondents do
not understand the major language of instruction in Nigerian institutions due to
absence of multilingualism in dissemination of techniques. Employment of more
female extension agents, extension agents who can speak the farmers own
language as well encouraging multilingualism will lead to increased productivity
and subsequently enhance the food security status of the nation.