AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 541. HEDONIC ANALYSIS OF BEEF DEMAND

  » CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONBackground of StudyBeef is the culinary name for meat from bovines, especially domestic cattle. Beef can be harvested from cows, bulls, heifers or steers. It is one of the principal meats used in the cuisine of the Middle East, Pakistan, Australia, Argentina, Europe and the United States, and is also important in Africa, parts of East Asia, and Southeast Asia (Wikipedia, 201...Continue Reading »

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• 542. IMPACT OF NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION AND RESEARCH LIAISON SERVICES ADOPTED ...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study Poverty is acknowledged to be largely a rural phenomenon where agriculture is the predominant occupation (Adeolu et al., 2004). Agriculture has been an important sector in the Nigerian economy, It accounts for the highest employer of labour, provision of food, eradicating poverty and contributing to the overall growth of the economy, However...Continue Reading »

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• 543. FACTORS AFFECTING ADOPTION OF RECOMMENDED CERTIFIED RICE SEED TECHNOLOGY BY FARM...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The development of new agricultural technologies, their wide spread diffusion and adoption has created a remarkable shift in agricultural practices leading to rapid agricultural productivity, the division of labor and specialization in agriculture which were absent in the hunter gatherer cultures of early human history. Within the overriding obj...Continue Reading »

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• 544. EFFECTS OF ACTIVITIES OF LAND SPECULATORS ON WOMEN FARMERS CROP OUTPUT AND INCOM...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background to the Study In Nigeria, agriculture is one of the most important sectors of notable economic relevance in her economic development and growth (Jonadab, 2006). It accounts for more than one third of total Gross Domestic Product (GDP), ensures food security, alleviate poverty and reduce labor force wastage (IFAD, 2009). Nigeria Human Development Index (HDI) v...Continue Reading »

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• 545. EFFECTS OF ADOPTION OF STRIGA RESISTANT MAIZE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES ON FARMERS...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Agriculture was the leading sector in the 1950’s and 1960’s. In terms of contribution to the economy, it accounted for 63% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), in 1960 – 1964, 54% of the GDP in 1965 – 1969 (Aigbokan, 2001). According to Balogun (2001) agriculture accounted for about 65% 69% of the total exports and declin...Continue Reading »

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• 546. THE EFFECT OF LAND SCOPE ON SOIL LOSS FROM EROSION SITES

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the Study Soil is the naturally occurring, unconsolidated or loose covering or broken rock particles and decaying organic matter on the surface of the earth, capable of supporting life. Soil is also known as earth; it is the substance from which our planet takes its name. it consists of sand, clay, sit and organic matters. The important of foil is too m...Continue Reading »

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• 547. EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF LAND SCOPE ON SOIL LOSS FROM EROSION SITES

  » CHAPTER ONE 6.0INTRODUCTION 6.1 Background of the Study Soil is a natural body consisting of layers (soil horizons) that are primary composed of minerals from the weathering away of rocks. It can also be defined as the top layer of the earth’s crust. It is formed by mineral particles, organic matter, water, air and living organisms. It is also unconsolidated or loose covering. It is infact a...Continue Reading »

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• 548. EFFECT OF DIFFERENT RATES OF CATTLE DUNG ON SOIL PHYSIOCHEMICAL PROPERTIES AND G...

  » CHATPER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Cucumber (Cucumbis sativus), a member, of cucurbitaceous family, is native of Asia, and Africa, where it has been consumed for 3,000 years, may be one of our oldest crop .Cucumber was being grown in North Africa, Italy, Greece, Asia minor and other areas at the beginning of the Christian era USDA (1999).Today Cucumber is grown all over the world for pickling, (pickles)...Continue Reading »

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• 549. PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NERICA PADDY (RICE)

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION: 1.1 RESEARCH BACKGROUND: After harvest, agro raw materials are normally handled, transported, dried, stored and further processed into food, feed and fiber. In some basic post harvest activities, separation processes such as sorting, grading and cleaning are involved. In mechanized operations, these post harvest processes are supposed to be carried out with machines a...Continue Reading »

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• 550. EFFECT OF DEPOSIT MONEY BANKS CREDIT ON THE PERFORMANCE OF MICRO, SMALL AND MEDI...

  » 1.Introduction Economic development is a process whereby an economy’s real national income increases over a long period of time. The term economic development also refers to achievement by poor countries of higher levels of real per capita income and of improved conditions of living for their people. Maintaining development is a problem for rich countries, but accelerating development is an ...Continue Reading »

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• 551. EFFECT OF QUARRY DUST ON THE ENGINEERING PROPERTIES OF LATERITE SOILS

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Table of Contents Abstract Preface Proposal CHAPTER ONE: 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of problems 1.3 Objectives of the study 1.4 Significance of the study 1.5 Scope and limitations of study 1.6 Hypothesis of the study 1.7 Brief history of the Union Bank of Nig. Plc 1.8 Definition of Terms CHAPTER T...Continue Reading »

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• 552. ANALYSIS OF LABOUR USE AND FOOD SECURITY AMONG RURAL MAIZE FARMERS

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Food is any nourishing substance that is eaten, drunk, or otherwise taken into the body to sustain life, provide energy, promote growth, etc. It is an indispensible perquisite for the survival of mankind and its economic activities including food production. For food security to exist at the national, regional and local levels, food must be availabl...Continue Reading »

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• 553. EFFECTS OF CAPITAL STRUCTURE OF SMALL AND MEDIUM SCALE AGRO ENTERPRISES ON ACCES...

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Table of Contents Abstract Preface Proposal CHAPTER ONE: 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of problems 1.3 Objectives of the study 1.4 Significance of the study 1.5 Scope and limitations of study 1.6 Hypothesis of the study 1.7 Brief history of the Union Bank of Nig. Plc 1.8 Definition of Terms CHAPTER T...Continue Reading »

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• 554. IMPACT OF THE COMMERCIAL AGRICULTURE CREDIT SCHEME ON THE PERFORMANCE OF BENEFIC...

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page Approval page Dedication Acknowledgement Table of contents Abstract Preface Proposal CHAPTER ONE: 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of the study 1.2 Statement of problems 1.3 Objectives of the study 1.4 Significance of the study 1.5 Scope and limitations of study 1.6 Hypothesis of the study 1.7 Brief history of the Union Bank of Nig. Plc 1.8 Definition of Terms CHAPTER T...Continue Reading »

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• 555. EFFECTS OF DIFFERENT PROTEIN SOURCES ON THE GROWTH PERFORMANCE AND CARCASS CHARA...

  » ABSTRACT An experiment was conducted to study the effects of different protein sources at varying levels on the performance and the carcass characteristics of the African giants land snail (Archachatina marginata). Soyabean meal and groundnut cake were used as test proteins. Four diets were formulated from each of the two proteins such that each was included at 16%, 18%, 20% and 22% of the diets. ...Continue Reading »

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

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• 557. IMPROVISED HAND PUSH WEEDER FOR TEACHING CROP PRODUCTION TO AGRICULTURAL STUDENT...

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• 558. CAPABILITY OF AGRARIAN REVOLUTION TOWARDS ACHIEVING FOOD SECURITY IN NIGERIA

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• 559. WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN TRANSFORMATION OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

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• 560. NIGERIA: POSITIONING RURAL ECONOMY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT...

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