AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 561. CAUSES OF CHILD LABOUR IN CROP PRODUCTION

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page – – – – – – – – – – Title Page – – – – – – – – – – Certification – – – – – – – – – – Dedication – – – – – – – – – – Acknowledgement...Continue Reading »

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• 562. THE EFFECT OF SHIFTING CULTIVATION

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Shifting cultivation in general, is a system of farming in which fields are prepared by cutting down the natural vegetations. Letting it dry and burning it off. This technique serves to clear the field and enrich the soil with nutrients from the ash. Shining cultivation fields are generally used not more than two years at a lime, after which the fan...Continue Reading »

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• 563. ACCESSIBILITY AND RELEVANCE OF INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES AMONG ...

  » TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page – – – – – – – – – – Title Page – – – – – – – – – – Certification – – – – – – – – – – Dedication – – – – – – – – – – Acknowledgement...Continue Reading »

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• 564. THE ECONOMIC PROBLEMS OF CASSAVA PRODUCTION

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study This study is aimed at finding out the cost of economic cultivation of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of AkwaIbom State. It is one of the world’s most important staple food crops and provides a major source of carbohydrate to those who feeds on it.Many development oriented policies have been implemented in Nigeria, especially in the ...Continue Reading »

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• 565. IDENTIFICATION AND SOLUTION OF MANAGEMENT PROBLEMS OF FARMERS MULTI-PURPOSE COOP...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION The cooperative movement in a programme designed to bring independent persons together for the betterment of their economic conditions cooperative in one form or the other, have been used for capturing economic of scale effective mobilization of labor combination of Agro Industrial development programmes with the aim of promoting a more egalitarian distribution of economic...Continue Reading »

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• 566. A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA

  » ABSTRACT This research work was carried out about the comparative analysis of agricultural and industrial development in Nigeria economy. It wants to evaluate the contributions of the sectors to the economic development of Nigeria. Nigeria is predominantly an agricultural society. It is the source of raw materials for her industries and the source of food for the rural and urban dweller’s. T...Continue Reading »

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• 567. THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURE ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1980-2014)

  » AbstractThe study examines the impact of agriculture on economic growth in Nigeria from 1980 to 2014. Agriculture played a dominant role in the economic growth of the country, providing employment opportunity, raw materials for industries and providing foreign exchange earnings for the country. Though little emphasis was placed on agricultural productivity in the advent of crude oil, the impact of...Continue Reading »

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• 568. THE ROLES OF MIDDLEMEN IN THE MARKETING OF PADDY RICE

  » ABSTRACT This study assesses the impact of agricultural policies and development on economic growth in Nigeria. The data used in this study was collected from secondary data which covers about 33 years. Unit root, ordinary least square and co integration estimating technique of data analysis was used in evaluating the secondary data. GDP was used as a proxy to economic growth, while interest rate,...Continue Reading »

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• 569. PLANT TAXONOMY

  » INTRODUCTION Plants are classified according to their assumed relatedness. The species is the basic unit of classification based on the structure of flowers, fruits, and other organs. All species are classified hierarchically. Related species are grouped into a genus; related genera into a family; related families into an order; related orders into a class, e.g., flowering plants whose seed contai...Continue Reading »

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• 570. ROLE OF AGRICULTURE IN ECONOMIC GROWTH AND POVERTY REDUCTION IN NIGERIA

  » Background of the Study The role of agriculture in economic growth and poverty reduction has become an issueof great concern in developed and developing countries. Nnadi (2005) stated that agriculture is indispensable in addressing economic growth and poverty reduction, which are the most difficult challenges facing many countries in the world especially developing countries where on the average, ...Continue Reading »

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• 571. MODELING OF KINETIC BATCH ADSORPTION OF METHYLENE BLUE USING UNACTIVATED CARBON ...

  » CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTIONDue to the rapid urbanization and industrialization the municipality water and industrial effluent water are contaminated with the presence of organic compounds as well as inorganic compounds. Organic compounds originate from domestic sewage, urban run off, industrial effluents and agriculture wastewater. These organic compounds are released as industrial effluent from palm ...Continue Reading »

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• 572. EFFECT OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON PAN EVAPORATION AND POTENTIAL EVAPO-TRANSPIRATION TR...

  » CHAPTER ONEINTRODUCTION1.1 Background of the StudyClimate change is the rise in average surface temperatures on earth, mostly due to the burning of fossil fuels. Also, climate change is a long term change in the earth’s climate, especially a change due to an increase in the average atmospheric temperature. An overwhelming scientific consensus maintains that climate change is due primarily to...Continue Reading »

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• 573. EVALUATION OF THE EFFECT OF LAND SCOPE ON SOIL LOSS FROM EROSION SITET (A CASE S...

  » CHAPTER ONE 6.0 INTRODUCTION 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 ...Continue Reading »

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• 574. EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTS OF ANTHROPOENIC ACTIVITIES AND DOMESTIC WASTE ON SURFA...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Water is essential for life. Man needs water for various other purposes apart from drinking and body functions. The other purposes includes it’s use in transportation, waste disposal and hydro electric system. About 80% of the earth’s surface is covered by water. This may be grouped into natural and artificial water. Natural wate...Continue Reading »

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• 575. EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF UNTREATED SEWAGE EFFLUENT ON FARM LANDS (A CASE STUD...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Land application of wastewater is centuries old practice. This practice was introduced in US more thaii one hunched years ago but general interest on the subject waned after the turn of the century in favour of more mechanized method of waste treatment and disposal (Jewel and Seabrook. 2011). It allows disposal of the sewage effluents and fulfil...Continue Reading »

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• 576. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF REVERSE OSMOSIS DESALINATION OF WATER FOR AGRICULTURAL IRRI...

  » INTRODUCTION California’s current population of 35 million is expected to increase by approximately 12 million by the year 2030, which will impact the state’s water demands significantly (Karajeh et al 2005). Agricultural irrigation represents a considerable portion of fresh water demand, with an estimated 65% global water demand and nearly 90% of the water demand in California (Abu Ze...Continue Reading »

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• 577. THE EFFECT OF LAND SCOPE ON SOIL LOSS FROM EROSION SITES A CASE STUDY OF NEKEDE ...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background 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...Continue Reading »

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• 578. DETERMINATION OF THE PARAMETRIC CHARACTERISTICS OF LOCALLY PRODUCED PALM OIL

  » ABSTRACT The oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) is a tropical monoecious tree with male and female inflorescence, hermaphrodite developed in the axil of the leaves. As one of the major oil crops in many African and Asian countries, palm oil contains organic food substances and inorganic elements, upon which human life and industries depend. Palm oil is largely used in various food products, such a...Continue Reading »

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• 579. AVAILABILITY AND USE OF SWAMP RICE PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGIES AMONG FARMERS IN ENUG...

  » ABSTRACT In spite of the use of available production technologies by swamp rice farmers, much of the world’s intensive food production is still on small land holdings. Although swamp rice contributes significantly to the food requirements of the population, its production is far below the national requirements. Hence this study was designed to assess availability and use of swamp rice produc...Continue Reading »

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• 580. FABRICATE AND A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF A TRACTOR MOUNTED SINGLE ROW CASSAVA P...

  » 1.0 INTRODUCTION Cassava is a major staple crop in Nigeria, as cassava and its product are found in daily meals of Nigeria. Currently, cassava is undergoing a transition from a mere subsistent crop found on the field of peasants to a commercial crop grown in plantations. Cassava is drought tolerant, staple food crop grown in tropics and subtropical areas. Cassava is to African peasant farmers what...Continue Reading »

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