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

681. ASSESSMENT OF SOIL CHEMICAL DEGRADATION UNDER KOLANUT PRODUCTION IN IMOTA, LAGOS...

» One of the most serious problems currently affecting agricultural production in developing countries especially Nigeria is land degradation. The adverse effect of land degradation on soil production, soil health and food security is an important current global issue. Hence, this study assessed the chemical degradation of soils under kolanut production with the view of optimizing its production thr...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 665 engagements |

682. COST AND RETURNS OF VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

» ABSTRACT The study examined the costs and returns of vegetable crops production in Delta State, Nigeria. The objectives were to describe the socio economic characteristic of vegetable crops farmers, identify the major vegetable crops cultivated and the production system adopted in the study area, examine the effect of socio economic factors on output of vegetable crops production, determine the st...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 686 engagements |

683. EVALUATION OF SOIL POTENTIAL FOR CROPS {CASSAVA AND RICE} PRODUCTION

» ABSTRACT The research was conducted in Obi Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria to evaluate the potentials of the soils for Cassava and Rice cultivation using the requirements for Cassava and Rice as adapted by Sys. (1985) method. The characters used were classified under climatic, physicochemical, topographic, soil wetness and fertility factors. The soil samples were collected from six (...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 607 engagements |

684. EFFECT OF WOOD ASH TREATMENT ON CHEMICAL COMPOSITION OF CASHEW NUT SHELL

» ABSTRACT This study was conducted to investigate the effect of wood ash solution on chemical composition of cashew nut shell. Approximately 200g, 400g, and 600g of wood ash were weighed into separate plastic containers. 1 litre of the wood ash solution containing 200g, 400g, 600g and 0g of wood ash respectively was used to soak 200g of the milled cashew nut shell for 24 hrs to make four treatment,...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 637 engagements |

685. PREVALENCE OF GASTROINTESTINAL PARASITES ON SOME COMMON VEGETABLES SOLD IN BAUCH...

» ABSTRACT Vegetables are important in the diets of both human being and their livestock. Vegetables improve appetite and supply consumers with fibre, protein, flavour, essential oils and flavonoids (Klansmewyer et al., 2004). The problem of food poisoning especially vegetables is not limited to personal hygiene while cooking but is also widely dependent on source and handling before it gets to the ...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 580 engagements |

686. EFFECT OF RICE HUSK EXTRACT ON LEAF SPOT DISEASE OF PEPPER CAUSED BY Cercospora ...

» Pepper are subjected to many problems such as weeds and diseases like tobacco mosaic virus, damping off, blossom end rot, spotted wilt phytophthora root rot, cucumber virus, bacterial spot, Alternaria leaf spot and of cause Cercospora leaf spot. Therefore this study was conducted to determine the effect of rice husk extract on leaf spot disease of pepper and yield. Experimental design was randomiz...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 759 engagements |

687. SKILLS FOR SDGs- PRENEURSHIP

» SDGs Prenuership, is a subject that deals with how to turn the UN Global Goals into Local Sustainable Businesses. This is the right thinking and concern for the world now in order to achieve the 2030 Agenda through the SDGs. Thus, this lecture provides a practical guide on how to actualize this laudable sustainable development goals of the UN for the benefit of people and planet earth. It is well ...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 570 engagements |

688. HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

» management and service performance standard seek to address the gap in hotel services done by employees and employers. It enumerates what needs to be known and done to achieve high service skills. For any intending hotelier, this handout is a must have for you and one can train and acquire knowledge from it. Different departments of the hotel were captured in it down to making of some cocktails an...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 619 engagements |

689. NIGERIA AGROBUSINESS AND AGRO ALLIED SECTOR: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS.

» Introduction: Agribusiness & Agro Allied sector in Nigeria has the capacity to become a leading agribusiness and agro allied industrial nation. Of the 923 million square kilometers in Nigeria, over 90 percent is arable, 40 percent is cultivated, and only 10 percent is properly cultivated. Therefore, Nigeria has significant potential to apply technology in intensifying production across a numbe...Continue Reading »

51 pages | 952 engagements |

690. CONSTRUCTION OF A LOW COST DRIP IRRIGATION SYSTEM FOR WATER MELON PRODUCTION

» Abstract Irrigation, which is the artificial application of water to the soil for the purpose of crop production, has been one of the major ways to increase the productivity of agriculture. Drip Irrigation which is one of the varieties of Irrigation has not yet been popularized because of its sophistication and high cost. As such, this project sets out to construct a simple and affordable drip irr...Continue Reading »

54 pages | 848 engagements |

691. AGRICULTURE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: CHALLENGES FOR THE NORTH WEST ZONE OF NIGE...

» CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND The agricultural sector has a multiplier effect on any nation's socio economic and industrial fabric because of its multifunctional nature. A strong and efficient agricultural sector would enable a country to feed its growing population, generate employment, earn foreign exchange and provide raw materials for industries. The agricultural sector has the poten...Continue Reading »

89 pages | 618 engagements |

692. INVESTMENT IN AGRICULTURAL PROPERTY AS A CATALYST IN ORUMBA NORTH L.G.A OR ANAMB...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION: 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Investment in agricultural property is not advanced as that of developed countries of the world. Agricultural property investment amounts to all investment operation in such property as cash crops, livestock, pasture land, cottage etc. Nigeriagenerally is blessed with fertile and large area of land with abundant human and natural resources,...Continue Reading »

89 pages | 640 engagements |

693. GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF Clarias gariepinus FED WITH COPPENS AT A FREQUENCY OF ONCE...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION Aquaculture, the farming of aquatic organisms including fish, mulluscs, crustacean and aquatic plant is necessary to meet the protein need of Nigerians. Overtime, there has been increase in fish production in Nigeria. Despite this increase in fish production, the desired result has not been attained. Quantitatively, details of fish production as at 2005 stood at 490,60...Continue Reading »

89 pages | -1 engagements |

694. DROUGHT, DESERTIFICATION AND FAMINE: CHALLENGES FOR FOOD SECURITY IN NIGER REPUB...

» CHAPTER ONE 1.1. INTRODUCTION The inability of man to meet his food needs has continued to pose challenges to his livelihood and survival. This could be as the result of harsh natural conditions or due to social and economic factors. Governments’ role is to provide an environment conducive for citizens to meet their food demands. Failure to achieve that goal can lead to social disturbances a...Continue Reading »

54 pages | 679 engagements |

695. ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF FLOOD ON LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION MEASURES OF SMALLHOLDE...

» ABSTRACT This study evaluated the effect of flood on farm families in Delta State. It specifically described the socioeconomic characteristics of smallholder crop farmers in the study area, identified the causes of floods in the study area, evaluated the economic effects of flood hazards on smallholder crop farmers, examined the vulnerability of smallholder crop farmers’ families to floods i...Continue Reading »

89 pages | 833 engagements |

696. FARMERS’ ACCESS TO MICROCREDIT AND RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY IN EKITI STATE SPON...

» ABSTRACT The study examined farmers access to microcredit and resource use efficiency in Ekiti State Sponsored microcredit financing scheme, Nigeria. The objectives of the study were to examine the influence of socio economic characteristic on amount of loan accessed, determine the volume of loans demanded, received and repaid on gender basis, ascertain the constraints in accessing the loans as we...Continue Reading »

54 pages | 658 engagements |

697. EFFECT OF FOREST RESOURCES EXPLOITATION ON ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF FARMING HOUSEH...

» CHAPTER THREE 3.0 Research Methodology 3.1 Study Area This study will be carried out in Delta State. The state is bless with fertile soil and favourable climate which make it an important producer of food and cash crops. Delta state is an oil production state of Nigeria situated in the region known as the Niger Delta, south south geopolitical zone with a population of 4,098,291 (Federal Republic o...Continue Reading »

54 pages | 665 engagements |

698. CHARACTERIZATION, CLASSIFICATION AND EVALUATION OF SWAMPLAND SOILS, A CASE STUDY...

» ABSTRACT An investigative Research study was carried out in Ndokwa West Local Government Area, Delta State, Nigeria. The aim was to characterize, classify and evaluate the potentials of swampland soils in the area. A reconnaissance survey was conducted and three distinct physiographic locations namely Abbi, Ndemmili and Onicha – Ukwuani were identified. In each location, four modal profile p...Continue Reading »

54 pages | 1,354 engagements |

699. CHARACTERIZATION OF SOME RUBBER GROWING SOILS IN NDOKWA WEST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AR...

» ABSTRACT A study was carried out in the Rubber growing soils of Utagba ogbe in Ndokwa West Local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. The aim was to characterize the soil in respect of their morphological, physical and chemical properties. Six mapping units were mapped out, and 4 profile pits dug in each of them in order to characterize the soils. Soil samples were also collected from the soil...Continue Reading »

54 pages | 566 engagements |

700. COMMERCIAL BANK CREDIT AND AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT IN NIGERIA: (1982-2007)

» ABSTRACT This research examined the impact of commercial bank credit for agricultural production in Nigeria using macroeconomic variables (of commercial bank credit and agricultural products). The overall objective of the study is to examine to what extent the credits of commercial banks had supported agricultural production Nigeria. The specific objectives are: (i) to determine the impact of trad...Continue Reading »