ABSTRACT This study was carried out on the cassava processing and marketing option for sustainable agricultural development. Primary data were collected from 60 males and 60 females randomly …
ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS OF GUINEA WORM DISEASE ON THE PRODUCTIVITY OF RICE FARMERS IN ABAKALIKI, EBONYI STATE, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The study analyzed the effect of guinea worm disease on rice farmers’ productivity in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Four research questions were raised and two hypotheses formulated to …
POST-HARVEST MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES AMONG YAM FARMERS IN AKWA IBOM NORTH WEST SENATORIAL DISTRICT FOR INCREASED PRODUCTIVITY
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Yam production has been …
MICROFINANCE BANKING AS A STRATEGY FOR SMALL SCALE AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study The revitalization of the agricultural sector has been the cornerstone of the government development policy. This is aimed at moving …
FOOD SECURITY AND POVERTY STATUS IN HOUSEHOLDS
CHAPTER TWO LITERATURE REVIEW 2.1 INTRODUCTION Food security in a broad sense consists of having at all times an adequate level of basic products to meet increasing consumption demand and …
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THE EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED FARMERS IN BENUE STATE)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Climate change is one of the prevailing environmental problems in the world and has gained universal discourse in recent time because …
REASONS FOR LOW PRODUCTIVITY IN AGRO-BASED INDUSTRIES (A CASE STUDY OF PREMIER CASHEW INDUSTRY OGHE)
1.1 THE GENERAL BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The history of Agro-base Industries in Nigeria is relatively long. According to J.E. Botton Industrial Revolution in 19th century gave birth to the …
ANALYSIS OF SAVINGS AND INVESTMENTS PATTERNS OF POTATO FARMERS (A CASE STUDY OF MANGU, BARKIN LADI AND BOKKOS LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF PLATEAU STATE)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Agriculture in Nigeria is practiced at subsistent level and is characterized by numerous farmers operating several scattered small and …
IMPACT OF PUBLIC EXPENDITURE ON AGRICULTURAL SECTOR IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Agriculture involves the cultivation of land, raising and rearing of animals for the purpose of production of food for man feed, and raw …
ECONOMIC IMPACT ANALYSIS OF VALUE CHAIN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (VCDP) ON FOOD SECURITY AND INCOME OF RICE PROCESSORS IN NIGER STATE, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UNs), it was established as …
NON INSTITUTIONAL SOURCES OF FARM CREDITS: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS (A CASE STUDY OF MAKURDI LOCAL AREA OF BENUE STATE)
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Agriculture, which is the cultivation of crops and rearing of livestock for the satisfaction of human needs, is the most important …
ECONOMICS OF APICULTURE IN IMO STATE, NIGERIA
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1. BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Agriculture provides primary means of employment for Nigerians, accounts for more than one-third of total gross domestic product …
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