Two approaches were used to collect data.
Techniques used were questionnaires and direct
observation. The purpose of this method was to
integrate the strengths and weaknesses
concerned with each method. The multiple
approach method is also highly complementary
and hence increases validity, scope, depth and
completeness of knowledge [6,7]. The study was
carried out for 14 weeks where farmers consent
for willingness to participate in the study was
sought. Those who were willing to participate in
the study were interviewed and questionnaires
administered to them.
For quality data, only those farmers who
consented to participate in the study were
contacted. This is because the researchers
realised that using these sampling techniques i.e.
random, accidental or purposive would result in
poor quality data since most of them gave all
kind of excuses why they will not be available for
the interview and questionnaires and for that
matter unwilling to participate in the study. Data
techniques adopted for the study were the
following: