Impact of Vocational Training Programme on Skill Acquisition for Vegetable Farmers in Federal College of Horticulture Dadinkowa Gombe State, Nigeria

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Publication Date

10/07/2026

Volume / Issue

Vol 1, Issue 2 (2026)

Article No.

050

Journal

British Journal of Contemporary Research

Received

30 Jun 2026

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Abstract

This study investigated the impact of vocational training on the skill acquisition of vegetable farmers at the Federal College of Horticulture Dadinkowa, Gombe State. Specifically, the study examined the influence of knowledge acquisition and practical demonstrations on farmers' skill acquisition. Two research objectives, two research questions, and two null hypotheses guided the study. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The target population comprised 378 vegetable farmers who participated in vocational training programmes at the Federal College of Horticulture, Dadinkowa. Using simple random sampling, a sample of 195 respondents was selected. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire validated by experts, while the reliability of the instrument yielded a satisfactory coefficient through Cronbach's Alpha. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) were used to answer the research questions, whereas simple linear regression was employed to test the hypotheses at the 0.05 level of significance. The findings revealed that knowledge acquired through vocational training had a positive impact on the skill acquisition of vegetable farmers (Grand Mean = 4.07). Similarly, practical demonstrations significantly enhanced farmers' acquisition of vegetable farming skills (Grand Mean = 3.73). Regression analysis further showed that both knowledge acquisition and practical demonstrations had statistically significant effects on skill acquisition (p < 0.05). The study concluded that vocational training programmes that effectively integrate theoretical knowledge with practical demonstrations significantly improve the competence and productivity of vegetable farmers. The study recommends that vocational training providers should strengthen practical demonstration sessions, regularly update training curricula to reflect modern vegetable farming practices, and ensure continuous capacity building for farmers to enhance agricultural productivity and food security.

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