AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROJECT TOPICS AND MATERIALS IN NIGERIA | RESEARCH PROJECT TOPICS AND PROJECT TOPICS ON EDUCATION

381. LOOTING THE LOOTERS: THE PARADOX OF ANTI-CORRUPTION CRUSADES IN NIGERIA’S FOUR...

» The ubiquitous nature of corruption in Nigeria’s political boulevard has been a cogged wheel that backpedal developmental liberation in the country. Consequently, Nigerian government embarked on major reform that led to the creation of Economic and Financial Crime Commission (EFCC) to eliminate the scars of corruption in Nigeria’s political map during Olusegun Obasanjo’s regime. ...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 167 engagements |

382. FACTORS AGRIBUSINESS ENTREPRENEURS INFLUENCING INNOVATION AMONG IN ABIA STATE NI...

» ABSTRACT This research work evaluates factors agribusiness entrepreneurs influencing innovation in abia state Nigeria. Innovation can be viewed as the application of better solutions that meet new requirements, in articulated needs, or existing market needs. This is accomplished through more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas that are readily available to markets, gove...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 158 engagements |

383. DEVELOPING AND DEVELOPED WORLD RESPECTIVELY WILL BE URBANIZED INTERNATIONAL HERA...

» ABSTRACT Inadequate support in terms of credit facilities from government and financial institution has been identified as one of the major problem affecting farming operation particularly that of the small scale farmers in Nigeria. This study analyzed the impact of credit facilities to the operation of small scale farms in Nigeria using BENDE Local Government as a case study. Questionnaires were ...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 142 engagements |

384. URBANIZATION AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION: IMPLICATIONS ON HOUSEHOLD FOOD SECURIT...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Urbanization is the increasing number of people that live in urban areas, it predominantly results in physical growth of urban areas be it horizontal or vertical. Urbanization a closely linked to modernization: industrialization and the sociological process of rationalization (Urban Life, 2012). Urbanization can be describe as a specific con...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 154 engagements |

385. NANOCOMPOSIX GUIDELINES FOR TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY TEM ANALYSIS OF NAN...

» Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM) is a vital characterization tool for directly imaging nanomaterials to obtain quantitative measures of particle and/or grain size, size distribution, and morphology. TEM images the transmission of a focused beam of electrons through a sample, forming an image in an analogous way to a light microscope (Figure 1). However, because electrons are used rather than...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 155 engagements |

386. EFFECTIVENESS OF TAX INCENTIVES ON SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE ENTERPRISE IN AKWA IBO...

» ABSTRACT The study considered the effectiveness of tax incentives on small and medium scale enterprise in Akwa Ibom State. The specific objectives were to examine socio economic characteristics of small and medium scale enterprise owners, to identify the awareness level of tax payers of tax incentives available in the study area, identify the various incentives available and to determine the effec...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 129 engagements |

387. AGRICULTURAL TRADE BALANCE AND FOOD SELF-SUFFICIENCY: IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINAB...

» Abstract: Nigeria used to boast of high surplus in agricultural trade and food self sufficiency, especially in the 1960s. Today, Nigeria has lost the leading position it once occupied as it is now a major importer of food and agricultural commodities. Nigeria now spends billions of naira on importation of food and agricultural products. This situation is paradoxical as Nigeria is well endowed with...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 136 engagements |

388. IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION ON RURAL WELFARE IN NIGERIA

» ABSTRACT Increase in agricultural production is essential for agricultural development since it enhances profitability and income which leads to welfare improvements. In Nigeria agricultural production and rural welfare have worsened over the years. Adequate information on the link between agricultural production and rural welfare in Nigeria is expected to better inform policy makers on implementa...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 248 engagements |

389. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF PURSE SEINE AND DRIFT GILL TECHNOLOGI...

» ABSTRACT This study compares the performance of two predominantly employed marine fishing technologies (purse seine and drift gill net) along the coastal stretch of central region in Ghana. Against this backdrop, productivity and technical efficiency differentials of the purse seine and drift gill net technologies is assessed. Factors delimitating fishers from achieving the maximum attainable outp...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 157 engagements |

390. ECONOMIC EFFICIENCY OF MANGO PRODUCTION IN THE YILO KROBO MUNICIPALITY IN THE EA...

» ABSTRACT Mango has been the major cash crop grown by farmers in the Yilo Krobo Municipality. The productivity of this crop has been persistently low despite various private and public sector interventions....Continue Reading »

50 pages | 151 engagements |

391. VULNERABILITY OF SMALL HOLDER MAIZE FARMING HOUSEHOLDS TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY IN...

» ABSTRACT Climate change and variability is one of the great challenges facing farming households in Ghana. The main objective of this study is to assess the vulnerability of smallholder maize farming households to climate variability in the Eastern region. Specifically, the study investigates the vulnerability of households to climate variability, the determinants of households’ livelihood v...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 144 engagements |

392. MODAL FAKM FIANS FOR TOBACCO FARMERS IN EJUKA AND WENCHI

» INTRODUCTION The first section of this chapter states the objectives an4 the procedure adopted for the study and gives reasons for choosing the Ejura and Wenchi areas for the study and centering it around tobaccoo This is followed by brief discussions of the geography of the two areas and the characteristics of the tobacco farmers. Agriculture in the two areas is then discussed and some of the bot...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 155 engagements |

393. FISH CONSUMPTION BEHAVIOR OF LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS IN URBAN AREAS OF GREATER ACC...

» ABSTRACT The study set out to assess the fish consumption behavior of low income households residing in urban areas of Greater Accra and Northern regions of Ghana. The study examined the factors influencing household preferences for fish products (fresh, processed fish or both) and also analyzed socio economic and geographic factors affecting household income allocation decisions. The study employ...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 159 engagements |

394. ADOPTION OF OYSTER MUSHROOM PRODUCTION AMONG BENEFICIARIES OF THE PROMUSH PROJEC...

» ABSTRACT Mushroom farming is being promoted by governments, national and other international development organisations to reduce rural and urban poverty, creating employment and improving food security. The main objective of this study was to assess the adoption of oyster mushroom farming among beneficiaries of the PROMUSH Project implemented by the Adentan Municipal Assembly in 2015. Specifically...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 151 engagements |

395. SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ ADAPTIVE CAPACITY AND CHOICE OF ADAPTATION STRATEGIES AGA...

» ABSTRACT Understanding smallholder farmers’ behaviour in terms of adaptation to weather risks provides the means to design policies that will help farmers address weather risks and have an effective impact on farmers’ livelihoods. This study is undertaken with this perspective by analysing how smallholder farmers’ adaptive capacity affects their choice of adaptation strategies to...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 220 engagements |

396. THE ADOPTION OF THE PAVE IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGY PIT AND FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF SM...

» ABSTRACT The prevalence of climatic events, such as drought and floods in northern Ghana has contributed significantly to food shortages in the area. This prompted the need for appropriate alternatives to enhance food production and improve rural livelihoods. The PAVE Irrigation Technology (PIT) is rainwater harvesting technology being promoted by Conservation Alliance (CA), International Fertiliz...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 164 engagements |

397. A STUDY OF THE PROFITABILITY OF MUSHROOM CULTIVATION IN THE GREATER ACCRA REGION...

» ABSTRACT This study examines the extent to which farmers trained by the Food Research Institute have taken up mushroom farming and also determines the profitability of mushroom production. Specifically, the study describes trends in the levels of mushroom production since 1995, the rate of adoption and dis adoption of mushroom farming by trainees, the profitability of mushroom cultivation and iden...Continue Reading »

50 pages | 177 engagements |

398. SOCIO-ECONOMIC EVALUATION OF ANIMAL TRYPANOSOMOSIS CONTROL IN THE NORTHERN REGIO...

» ABSTRACT The Northern Region of Ghana is important agriculturally and contributes significantly to the livestock sub sector. Livestock production in the region is, however, bedevilled with many constraints such as animal diseases and inadequate feed and water for livestock during the dry season. Among animal diseases, trypanosomosis is identified as the most important constraint and the sustainabi...Continue Reading »