AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 361. CAUSES OF CHILD LABOUR IN CROP PRODUCTION IN ONDO STATE, NIGERIA

  » Abstract: This study analyse the causes of child labour in crop production in Akoko South East Local Government Area, Ondo Nigeria. Specifically, it ascertained the socio economic characteristics of the farmers, ascertained major crop production actives children engages and how often they are involved and reasons for engaging children in crop production was analyzed....Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  163 engagements | 

• 362. IMPORTANCE OF AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM

  » Agricultural Journalism can be described as that part of social activity, which is primarily concerned with the gathering, packaging and reporting of agricultural related news and views to the publics in a timely manner. This is achieved through various media, including Print, electronic (TV and radio), Internet, etc. Agricultural journalism has also been defined a specialized branch of journalism...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  236 engagements | 

• 363. IDENTIFICATION OF CONSTRAINTS AND EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES INFLUENCING T...

  » Abstract:Agricultural extension contributes to improving the welfare of farmers and other stakeholders by providing access to knowledge and information. This has led to increasing emphasis on effective training strategies to develop extension staff competencies....Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  149 engagements | 

• 364. FOOD SECURITY: A MEANS TO SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH

  » ABSTRACT No doubt, no matter the development and height any person can scale, food will always remain relevant. The last thing that will get off anybody’s budget is food. It is a life long essential and it will remain relevant as long as life remains. The paper exposes how important food security is and how food security can bring about sustainable economy growth. The paper recommends that p...Continue Reading »

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• 365. ASSESSMENT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF ADVISORY SERVICES AND INPUT SUPPORT COMPONEN...

  » ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the implementation of advisory services and input support components by Fadama III beneficiaries in Oyo state. The Project Implementation Manual (PIM) of Fadama III advisory services and input support components which involved specific activities the project proposed to execute was being used as a criteria to check the accomplishment of the project as project...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  146 engagements | 

• 366. ATTITUDE OF FARMERS TOWARDS PAYING FOR AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION SERVICES IN ONDO S...

  » Abstract: The study was carried out in Ondo States, Nigeria to assess the willingness of farmers to pay for Agricultural extension services. Specifically, it ascertained the socio economic characteristics of the farmers, ascertained farmers sources of information on agricultural innovation and the attitude of farmers towards paying for agricultural extension services was determined....Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  143 engagements | 

• 367. AS AN EXTENSION AGENT, HOW YOU CAN MOTIVATE THE RURAL PEOPLE TO ACCEPT THE NEW I...

  » Extension agent is critical element in all extension activities. If the extension agent is not able to respond to a given situation and function effectively, it does not matter how imaginative the extension approach is or how impressive the supply of inputs and resources for extension work. Indeed, the effectiveness of the extension agent can often determine the success or failure of an extension ...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  492 engagements | 

• 368. THE PERCEPTION OF LANDMARK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ON TAKING FARMING AS A MEANS OF F...

  » ABSTRACT The study was carried out to determine the perception of Landmark University Agricultural Students about farming as a means of future livelihood....Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  130 engagements | 

• 369. AGRICULTURAL YOUTH SENSITIVE POLICIES: THE WAY FORWARD IN ENHANCING YOUTHS INCLI...

  » ABSTRACTYouths constitute a formidable force in the agricultural production process, constituting a sizeable proportion of the workforce especially in the rural areas. While their contribution towards attaining food security cannot be underestimated yet their apparent lukewarm attitude towards agriculture is a source of concern. Majority of agricultural policies and programmes formulated in Nigeri...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  210 engagements | 

• 370. SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES SMEs IN NIGERIA: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS

  » ABSTRACT This study, Small and Medium Scale Enterprises (SMEs) in Nigeria: Problemsand Prospects, was undertaken to find out if the SME sub sector in Nigeria hasperformed its critical role of driving the country’s industrial transformation anddevelopment as it has done in other developed countries; and if not, why, andalso to identify remedial measures.The study thus investigated the perform...Continue Reading »

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• 371. ACCESSIBILITY AND RELEVANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES ICTS A...

  » INTRODUCTIONInformation and communication technologies (ICTs) are new technologies that cannot be ignored in Africa especially for development in all sector agriculture inclusive. This is because, ICT is one of the main driving forces that can bring about development and change in this present digital age. It was in the light of this that Emenari (2004) noted that, the great transformation in the ...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  162 engagements | 

• 372. VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS OF DRY CHILI PEPPER IN THE ADA WEST DISTRICT OF GHANA

  » ABSTRACT Chili is a highly profitable vegetable crop cultivated by majority of rural farm household and it contributes more than half of the income of the farmers. The study considered the value chain analysis of dry chili pepper and its related activities in the Ada West District of Ghana. Primary data was collected using well structured and pre tested questionnaires administered to 182 responden...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  123 engagements | 

• 373. BLACK SOLDIER FLY LARVAE-BASED FISH FEED PRODUCTION: FINANCIAL FEASIBILITY AND A...

  » ABSTRACT Conventional feed, which uses fishmeal is expensive and expected to be limited in the future due to potential decline in capture fisheries. Researchers have suggested the use of insects such as the Black Soldier Fly larvae (BSFL) as an alternative to fishmeal in fish feed. The major objective of the study was to ascertain the financial viability of BSFL meal and BSFLbased fish feed produc...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  242 engagements | 

• 374. ANALYSIS OF CONSUMERS’ WILLINGNESS TO PAY PREMIUM FOR CERTIFIED ORGANIC CABBAG...

  » ABSTRACT Taking into account the danger in the continual use of synthetic chemicals in the production of vegetables and the increase in demand for organic products, this research set out to ascertain the perception of consumers on organic products, and estimate consumer willingness to pay for organic cabbage in the Accra metropolitan area of Ghana. Furthermore, the study identifies the factors tha...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  146 engagements | 

• 375. THE IMPACT OF MONETARY POLICY OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA ON DEVELOPMENT OF NATIO...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0. INTRODUCTION Monetary policy of the central bank of Nigeria are betterdelivered as full package since fiscal and monetary policies areextricable, except in terms of the instruments and more potent incorrection short term macroeconomic maladjustment because ofthe frequency in applying and altering the policy fools relativeease of its decision process and the sheer nature of the sec...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  119 engagements | 

• 376. COMPARATIVE COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS OF USING INTEGRATED CROP MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY...

  » ABSTRACT A new agronomic practice known as integrated crop management (ICM) technology is a combination of best farming practices to create a favorable environment thereby discouraging the use of the conventional method of farming. The main objective of this study is to compare the costs and benefits of using the integrated crop management technology and the conventional method. Primary data was s...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  138 engagements | 

• 377. PROJECT PROPOSAL ON PIGGERY FARMING

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• 378. DETERMINANTS OF CROP ENTERPRISE DIVERSIFICATION AMONG SMALL HOLDER FARMERS IN DE...

  » ABSTRACT The study analysed the determinants of crop enterprise diversification among smallholder crop farmers in Delta State. Specifically, it sought to ascertain the socioeconomic characteristics of respondent, the determinants of crop enterprise diversification among the smallholder crop farmers, the intensity of crop enterprise diversification, the different crop combinations, the reasons for ...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  125 engagements | 

• 379. A MULTINOMIAL LOGIT ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL CREDIT RATIONING BY COMMERCIAL BANK...

  » The study tried to identify the determinants influencing Commercial banks decision to ration agricultural credit in South Western, Nigeria. Data for the analysis were sourced from the agricultural credit transactions of the banks. Evidence from the multinomial logit model estimated shows that the borrowers are heterogeneous. Farm size, previous income, enterprise type, coop membership, household n...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  154 engagements | 

• 380. EFFECT OF CONSOLIDATION POLICY IN NIGERIAN BANKING INSTITUTIONS ON AGRIBUSINESS ...

  » The broad objective of this study was to analyze the effects of consolidation policy in Nigerian banking institutions on agribusiness sector performance. The specific policies of interest were merger and acquisition policy. The study covered 1995 2014 periods. Secondary data from CBN annual reports and statement of accounts, CBN bulletin and National Bureau of Statistics were used for the study. T...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  135 engagements |