The Role Of Commercial Banks In Agricultural Development In Nigeria (1986-2010)

ABSTRACTThe study examines the role of commercial banks in Agriculturaldevelopment in Nigeria, spanning from 1986-2010. The methodology used isordinary least squares (OLS), using P.C give 8.00 package. The findingsfrom the study support the view that commercial bank loans are not gettingto red farmers. The commercial banks loan to Agricultural sector is positiveand significant at 5% level, contributing 67.65 percent variations in RealAgricultural output in Nigeria. Real interest rate and real exchange rate areboth positive, but not significant at 5% percent level. The positive realinterest rat…