Agriculture

COMMERCIAL BANK CREDIT AND AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT IN NIGERIA

1982-2007

ABSTRACTThis 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 suppo...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 6037 words | 📚 5 chapters

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THE IMPACT OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ON NIGERIA ECONOMIC GROWTH

1980-204

ABSTRACTIn recent decades, the potential contribution of agriculture to economic growth has been a subject of controversy among development economists. While some argue that agricultural development is a prerequisite for industrialization, others strongly disagree and argue for a different path.&...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 6042 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO CLIMATE VARIABILITY AMONG ARABLE CROP FARMERS

ABSTRACTAgriculture is one of the most important sector of the Nigerian economy which accounts for about 42% of Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and over 70% of non-oil exports. It provides over 80% of the food needs of the country. About 70% of Nigerians live in rural area, and 90% of the...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 9941 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF FLOOD ON LIVELIHOOD S OF ADAPTATION MEASURES OF SMALLHOLDER CROP FARMERS

ABSTRACTThis 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 smallh...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 11550 words | 📚 5 chapters

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DETERMINATION OF RESILIENCE OF BROILERS FARMERS

ABSTRACTThe contributions of the poultry farms to Nigerian economic development will depend on its resilience to distortions in the ever changing economic scenario.This study evaluates the resilience status of poultry (broiler) farms in Delta state, Nigeria. Well structured questionnaire was used...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 11420 words | 📚 5 chapters

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PROBLEM AND PROSPECTS OF SMALL SCALE FISH FARMERS

TABLE OF CONTENTChapter OneBackground to the studyStatement of the studyPurpose of the studySignificance of the studyResearch questionsLimitations of the studyChapter TwoReview of related literatureChapter ThreeResearch design and methodologySampled areaSample subjectResearch instrumentsAdministr...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 9809 words | 📚 5 chapters

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THEE ROLE OF ROAD TRANSPORTATION MODE IN THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS

ABSTRACTThe aim of this study is to determine the role of Road Transportation mode in Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Abakaliki Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.To enhance a quicker, clearer and more comprehensive understanding of the impact of this study the work has been divided into ...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 7558 words | 📚 5 chapters

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THE IMPACT OF THE DISTRIBUTION AND UTILIZATION OF OIL PALM ON THE SOCIO ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN ORUK ANAM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA

ABSTRACT1.1 Background of the studyNigeria ranked sixth among the poorest countries in the world with over 70% of the population living below poverty line in 2007 (Central Intelligence Agency, 2012) while 46% lived below $1.25 daily in 2010 (World Bank, 2014). Okonjo-Iweala (2014) noted that...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 60 pages | 🧠 11895 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANTIVIRAL ACTIVITY OF GOSSYPIUM HIRSUTUM EXTRACT ON NEWCASTLE DISEASE VIRUS IN EMBRYONATED EGG

ABSTRACT1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY There has been a great challenge in recent times in antiviral therapy of poultry diseases. Fewer substances are available for treatment of antiviral infections when compared with the large amount of antibiotics available for treatment of bacterial diseases in ...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 9492 words | 📚 5 chapters

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THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION WORKER IN EDUCATING FARMERS IN PLANTAIN PRODUCTION IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS

ABSTRACTThe study examined the role of extension workers in educating farmers and constraints farmers face in plantain production in some selected areas in Edo State, Nigeria. A total of 120 Plantain farmers were randomly selected from the study area. Farmers were interviewed using well structure...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 12133 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF FLUTED PUMPKIN PRODUCTION

ABSTRACT1.1 Background of the study Fluted pumpkin is a very important vegetable that is popular in West Africa. It belongs to the family Telfaria Occidentalis Hook F. cucurbitaceae. It is a leafy vegetable that produces fruits. (Enabulele and Uavbarhe, 2001). Tindall, (1989) defined leafy v...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 10607 words | 📚 5 chapters

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FARMER'S PERCEPTION OF THE EFFECT OF CRUDE OIL SPILLAGE ON AGRICULTURAL FARM LAND

ABSTRACTThe study assessed the farmers perception of the effect of oil spillage on agricultural land of farmers in Udu Local Government of Delta State. The specific objectives of the work are to: Identify causes of oil spillage in the area and ascertain farmers' perceived problem of oil spillage...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 6253 words | 📚 5 chapters

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AGRICULTURAL FINANCING AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA

ABSTRACTThe objective of this study is to find out the impact of agricultural financing on economic growth in Nigeria for the period 1981 to 2014. The study used endogenous components of Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme (ACGS) loans to Individual Farmers (LIF), loans to Informal Group (LIG), ...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 8305 words | 📚 5 chapters

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ANALYSIS OF EFFECT OF FLOOD ON LIVELIHOODS AND ADAPTATION MEASURES OF SMALLHOLDER CROP FARMERS

ABSTRACTThis 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 smallh...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 7901 words | 📚 5 chapters

396 views

DETERMINATION OF RESILIENCE OF BROILER FARMS

ABSTRACTThe contributions of the poultry farms to Nigerian economic development will depend on its resilience to distortions in the ever changing economic scenario.This study evaluates the resilience status of poultry (broiler) farms in Delta state, Nigeria. Well structured questionnaire was used...

Agriculture Type: PROJECT

📄 65 pages | 🧠 12163 words | 📚 5 chapters

384 views