AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROJECT TOPICS AND RESEARCH MATERIALS

• 601. ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF (CLARIAS GARIEPINUS) CATFISH PRODUCTION BY RURAL FARMERS IN...

  » ABSTRACT The study accessed the economic analysis of (ClasiaGariePinus) catfish production by rural farmers in AkwaIbom State, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to identify the socio economic characteristics of rural fish farmers; identify the production systems/types of ponds used by the respondents: evaluate the costs and returns in catfish productionand estimated the factors in...Continue Reading »

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• 602. THE IMPACT OF BAMBOO EXTRACTION IN THE DETOXIFICATION OF COAL RICH SOIL IN UKWU-...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Bamboo, the giant grass, is a vernacular term for members of subfamily Bambusoideae of family Poaceae. Bamboo is a predominant species of the humid subtropics/ tropics forest ecosystem of the north east hill region of the Indian subcontinent In Asia, the history of bamboo is inextricably interwoven with human history so much that parts of Asia c...Continue Reading »

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• 603. MANAGEMENT OF RISK IN AGRICULTURAL FINANCING

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The There is no contention to the fact that the purpose of any business outfit is not only to make profit but also to ensure that the business out fit expands through investment. However, because the benefits or returns from investments are not known with certainty and hence are not guaranteed, every investment proposal involves risk. Onwuchekwa...Continue Reading »

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• 604. CLIMATE CHANGE INFORMATION NEEDS OF RURAL FARMERS IN ENUGU STATE NIGERIA

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND INFORMATION Agriculture places heavy burden on the environment in the process of providing humanity with food and fiber, while climate is the primary determinant of agricultural productivity. Given the fundamental role of agriculture in human welfare, concern has been expressed by federal agencies and others regarding the potential effects of climate change ...Continue Reading »

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• 605. EFFECT OF SOY GROUNDNUT MIXED GRAIN COMPLEMENTARY FOOD ON THE LEVEL OF SELECTED...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Soybean is one of the most economical and nutritious foods which can combat the diseases stemming from malnutrition and the nutraceutical ingredients present in it and can reduce the risk of major chronic diseases like cancer, atherosclerosis, osteoporosis and diabetes (Vineet, 2007). Soybean is an excellent source of quality protein and compare...Continue Reading »

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• 606. IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Natural resources include the whole earth’s natural environment. A resource is anything that meets or satisfies human need or want of civilization. Early societies used wood rather easily taxed the extent of the earth’s resources turning to a new one to fill their needs when the old were used up. The renewable resources are fossils f...Continue Reading »

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• 607. EXTRACTION OF OIL FROM LOCAL SEED (GROUNDNUT SEED) AND CHARACTERIZATION

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION Extraction other wise called leaching is the preferential solution of one or more constituents of a solid mixture by contact with a liquid solvent. This unit operation, one of the oldest in the chemical industries, here been given many names, depending to some extent upon the technique used for carrying it out extraction of oil form groundnut seeds can be carried out using...Continue Reading »

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• 608. DETERMINE THE NOZZLE DISCHARGE CHARACTERISTIC USING LOK SPRAYER

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.0 Background of the Study Lever operated knapsack sprayer (LOK) is a spraying device consisting of a tank together with pressurizing device, lines and sprayer nozzle used chiefly in fire control and spraying of fungicides or insecticides.(pesticides) Burrill Cardenas, J., and Locatelli, E, 1976. Sprayer is the most common method of applying chemical. Sprays have much adv...Continue Reading »

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• 609. HAEMATOLOGICAL INDICES IN THREE VARIETIES (NORMAL FEATHERED, NAKED NECK AND FRIZ...

  » ABSTRACT This study was designed to evaluate Hamatological Parameters. Birds were managed intensively for two months before blood samples were collected for analysis. Body weights and 2ml of capillary blood samples were collected from the right side of the neck of each bird into a syringe and collected in a test tube containing EDTA (Ethylene Diaminetetra Acetic Acid) as an anticoagulant. These bl...Continue Reading »

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• 610. TICK INFESTATION IN DOMESTIC CAT OBSERVED IN SOME SELECTED HOMES OF UNGWAN RIMI...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION The domestic cat (Felis catus) is one of the most favorite animal and companion of humans in many parts of the world. This may be due to their attractive nature, good appearance and also their ability to control the population of pest in and around their habitat. They are mostly found in areas of human presence. Other than humans, domestic cat also interacts with other...Continue Reading »

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• 611. THE IMPACT OF BAMBOO EXTRACTION IN THE DETOXIFICATION OF COAL RICH SOIL IN UKWU...

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Bamboo, the giant grass, is a vernacular term for members of subfamily Bambusoideae of family Poaceae. Bamboo is a predominant species of the humid subtropics/ tropics forest ecosystem of the north east hill region of the Indian subcontinent In Asia, the history of bamboo is inextricably interwoven with human history so much that parts of Asia c...Continue Reading »

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• 612. THE PREVALENCE OF POULTRY DISEASE AND ITS MORTALITY RATE

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The Agriculture in Nigeria has remained the largest sector contributing nearly 39% to the gross domestic product for the past two decades and employing nearly 60% of its workforce. Over 80% of the country’s population in the rural areas is directly or indirectly dependent on agriculture for its livelihood (NBC,2005). The Nigeria livestock ...Continue Reading »

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• 613. THE EFFECT OF INFLATION AND INTEREST RATE ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGER...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study Inflation has been apparent in Nigeria from the outset of her national life as it was propelled in the 1960s through the “cheap money policy” adopted by the government to stimulate development after independence (Bayo, 2005). Nigeria has experienced all manners of inflationary episodes, from creeping to moderate and from high to gall...Continue Reading »

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• 614. ASSESSMENT OF COMMONLY IDENTIFIED DISEASES IN THE 2 COMMON POULTRY MANAGEMENT

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the study The survival of rural poultry industry in developing countries depends to a large extent on the type of rearing methods employed and seasonal changes in weather conditions. In nearly all African countries, poultry production in rural areas is predominantly based on a free range system utilizing indigenous types of fowl, (Kitalyi, 1998; Horst, 19...Continue Reading »

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• 615. COMPARATIVE ACUTE TOXICITY OF ALOE VERA (Aloe barbadensis) LEAVES AND ROOTS ON ...

  » ABSTRACT The comparative acute toxicity of the aqueous extract of Aloe barbadensis leaves and roots against fingerlings of the African Catfish (clarias gariepinus) was conducted under static bioassay in the laboratory for 96h to examine and compare the toxic effects of the plant leaves and roots on the fish, Clarias gariepinus. Range finding bioassays were conducted to get the range of concentrati...Continue Reading »

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• 616. IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL MARKETING COOPERATIVE ON SALES PROMOTION (A Study of Nat...

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The need of Agricultural marketing arises with the production of excess, over and above consumption. This related to the concept of marketable surplus which is defined as the proportion of the total output that is available for sale after satisfying the producer. Consumption seed for next seasons planting. There is however, an exemption in this ...Continue Reading »

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• 617. EFFECT OF RURAL URBAN MIGRATION ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Rural development is a process of planned change for which one approach or the other is adopted for improvement and transformation of the rural populace. It is a process of ensuring that the poorer section of the population has some share in the fruit of the economic activity. It is the means by which the provision of social services for the rur...Continue Reading »

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• 618. THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON NIGERIA ECONOMIC GROWTH (1980-2010)

  » 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 by mea...Continue Reading »

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• 619. EFFECT OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEGRADATION ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN NIGERIA

  » CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Environmental degradation has become important global issues since the 1970s, when the world countries and international community became aware of the negative consequences of over exploitation of the human environment. Environmental degradation in most rural areas in Nigeria has increased over the years and both human activities and natural dis...Continue Reading »

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• 620. IMPORTANCE OF CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES

  » CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Natural resources include the whole earth’s natural environment. A resource is anything that meets or satisfies human need or want of civilization. Early societies used wood rather easily taxed the extent of the earth’s resources turning to a new one to fill their needs when the old were used up. The renewable resources are fossils f...Continue Reading »

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