AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 421. IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA 1980-2016

  » ABSTRACT In recent decades, the main and potential contribution of agriculture to economic growth has been a subject of much controversy among development economists. As some contend that agricultural development is a pre—condition for industrialization, others strongly object it and argue for a different path. Taking advantage of ordinary least square method (OLS), the research carried out ...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  142 engagements | 

• 422. ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL CREDIT IN IMPROVING THE LIVELIHOOD OF FARMING HOUSEHOLDS: T...

  » ABSTRACT Agricultural credit is a practice of receiving loan with interest rates which is used to increase agricultural production. Agricultural credit now a day’s becomes a serious agenda in economic activities across the globe and it is one of the contributing factors for economic development; especially in the third world countries. It is a mechanism through which the interaction between ...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  146 engagements | 

• 423. REDUCING FOOD LOSS AND WASTE: THE SUREST PATH TO SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE AND FOO...

  » The article discusses the challenges in the food supply chain systems. It distinguishes between food loss and waste, identify the causes of food loss and waste and suggests the solutions to minimize them. Finally, the article points to the SDG goals which sub Saharan African Countries will stand to gain if they can effectively appraise these challenges....Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  136 engagements | 

• 424. THE APPLICATION OF PRINCIPAL COMPONENT ANALYSIS PCA IN CASSAVA PRODUCTION IN ABI...

  » Abstract Cassava (Manihot esculenta crantz) is a root crop cultivated and consumed as a staple food in most developing world. This research examined the application of principal component analysis (PCA) in Cassava Production In Abia State, Nigeria. PCA is a statistical instrument able to identify the variables explaining most variation within a sample. A multi stage random sampling was used for th...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  208 engagements | 

• 425. ECONOMICS ANALYSES OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION AMONG SMALLHOLDERS FARMERS IN ONDO, NIG...

  » ABSTRACT The study examined the economic analysis of cassava production among smallholder farmers in Ondo State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were: to examine the socio economic characteristics of the cassava producers, determine the factors influencing the level of profitability accruable to the cassava producers, determine the cost and returns of cassava production, also to iden...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  144 engagements | 

• 426. ANALYSING THE EFFICIENCY OF RESOURCE USE BY MAIZE FARMERS IN THE EASTERN AGRICUL...

  » ABSTRACT The study examined the efficiency of resource use by maize farmers in the eastern agricultural zone of Kogi State, Nigeria. The objectives of the study are to describe the socio economic characteristics of maize farmers, determine the input output relationship of maize production, determine the resource use efficiency in maize production, and to identify the constraints to maize productio...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  121 engagements | 

• 427. GRAIN PRICE SEASONALITY

  » ABSTRACT Recent studies on food prices in sub Saharan Africa (SSA) found that food price seasonality in SSA remains an issue. In addition to it causing price risk, and, hence, limiting market participation among farmers and traders, the continued existence of substantial price seasonality implies that interventions that improve food market development are needed. Using a dataset that is unique for...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  183 engagements | 

• 428. GRAIN STORAGE AND MARKETPLACE CHARACTERISTICS IN KEBBI STATE, NIGERIA

  » ABSTRACT While there are many aspects to agricultural market modernization that are linked and mutually affect andreinforce each other, we argue in this paper that investment in Nigeria in physical market infrastructure,such as storage units, remains relatively neglected, especially in rural areas. That this is the case undermines successful agricultural development in the country. We examine the ...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  145 engagements | 

• 429. SOCIO-ECONOMICS DETERMINANT OF MULTI-DIMENTIONAL POVERTY AMONG YAM FARMERS IN SA...

  » Abstract The research work examined the socio economics determinant of multidimensional poverty among yam farmer. This study attempted to establish the multidimensional poverty among yam farmer on residents of Saki West local government area of Oyo state. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentage while hypothesis were tested using inferential stat...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  141 engagements | 

• 430. THE EFFECT OF CASSAVA-VALUE ADDITION ON THE INCOME OF SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN OYU...

  » ABSTRACT The study was conducted on the effect of cassava value addition on the income of small scale farmers in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara State, Nigeria. A total number of 120 respondents were sampled through multi stage random sampling technique. Primary data were collected from the respondents with structured questionnaire. Data generated were analyzed with descriptive statistics such...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  123 engagements | 

• 431. EVALUATION OF ORANGE-FLESHED SWEET POTATOES PRODUCTION ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF RURA...

  » ABSTRACT Orange Fleshed Sweet Potatoes production on the livelihood of Rural Farmers in Offa LGA of Kwara State was examined in this study. The study data was collected using a structured questionnaire, where (96) questionnaires were shared to the sampled respondents from eight (8) villages in the study area. Data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics (frequencies, percentage, table...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  156 engagements | 

• 432. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF YELLOW ROOT CASSAVA VITAMIN ‘A’ BIO-FORTIFIED PRODUCTIO...

  » ABSTRACT Yellow cassava is an excellent source of carotene and energy and it is known to show a delay in the onset off post harvest deterioration which can be helpful in the acceptance of the crop for both farmers and consumers. The study examined economics of yellow root cassava (Vitamin A biofortified) production in Oriire local Government area of Oyo state, Nigeria. Specifically, the study desc...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  166 engagements | 

• 433. A REVIEW OF AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMMES AND POLICIES IN NIGERIA

  » This study analyzed the effects of government agricultural reforms on Nigeria’s Agricultural Development with the specific objectives of assessing agricultural programmes and policies in Nigeria, identifying the challenges impeding the implementation of these programmes, determining the contribution of agriculture to the country’s economy over the last three decades (1980 2018), examin...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  239 engagements | 

• 434. PROFITABILTY ANALYSIS OF CASHEW PRODCUTION IN ANKPA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KOG...

  » ABSTRACT The study was aimed at examining the profitability analysis of cashew production in anpka local government area of kogi state, Nigeria. It involves the collection of primary data from a sample of 110 cashew farmers in the study area. The analysis of data was done through a combination of descriptive statistics, gross margin analysis and profitability analysis, the result showed majority o...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  142 engagements | 

• 435. ALLOCATIVE EFFICIENCY OF RESOURCE UTILIZATION IN FISH FARMING IN ONDO STATE, NIG...

  » ABSTRACT Objective: The study assessed resource use efficiency among fish farmers in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, Nigeria. Methods: A multi stage sampling technique was used to select 50 fish farmers for the study. Data were collected during 2013 production cycle. Multiple regression analysis was used to determine the effects of variables determining the quantity of fish harvested. All...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  138 engagements | 

• 436. IMPACTS OF RICE IMPORTATION ON NIGERIA’S ECONOMY

  » ABSTRACT This study critically examined the negative effects of importation of rice on the Nigerian economy. The study also took a look at various import policies embarked upon by the Nigerian government as inconsistency in policy is a major hurdle to long term investment in the rice sub sector. Nigeria spends billions of Naira on annual basis to import rice with its attendant depletion of the nat...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  141 engagements | 

• 437. URBAN AND PERI-URBAN LIVESTOCK KEEPING IN MAKURDI METROPOLIS BENUE STATE, NIGERI...

  » 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background information The world is rapidly urbanizing with an average global increase of 160,000 people per day, mostly occurring in developing countries (Ministry of Agriculture Kenya, 2010). The report further stated that in the year 2000, approximately 49% of the world was urbanized and it was expected to be 52% by 2010 and 60% by 2020. In sub Saharan Africa (SSA), urban a...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  180 engagements | 

• 438. SORPTION ISOTHERMS OF COMMERCIAL KILISHI OBTAINED FROM ABUJA NIGERIA

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Meat is the flesh of animals consumed for food (Aberle et al., 2012). In the tropics, the bulk of the meat consumed is derived from sheep, cattle, goats, pigs, deer, antelope, rabbit, squirrel, rat, elephant, camel and other mammalian animals domesticated or wild; poultry, including chicken, turkey, ducks, guinea fowls, geese and meat from other avian and reptilian ani...Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  147 engagements | 

• 439. DETERMINANTS OF NON-FARM LIVELIHOOD DIVERSIFICATION: EVIDENCE FROM RAINFED-DEPEN...

  » ABSTRACT Diversifying the sources of livelihood for subsistence farmers beyond agriculture plays a significant role in reducing poverty as well as withstanding the adverse impacts of climate change....Continue Reading »

  50 pages |  140 engagements | 

• 440. THE ECONOMIC EFFECT OF SMALL-SCALE IRRIGATION TOMATO FARMING ON EMPLOYMENT GENER...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Agriculture is the mainstay of many economies. All over the world, the development of an enduring economy goes hand in hand with agricultural development. Agriculture is considered a catalyst for the overall development of any nation....Continue Reading »

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