CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY The study of economic history provides us with ample evidence that an agricultural revolution is a fundamental pre-condition for economic development (Eicher &… Continue Reading
ANALYSIS OF CREDIT FACILITIES TO SMALL SCALE FARMERS . (A STUDY OF SMALL-SCALE FARMERS IN BENDE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ABIA SATE) CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Agriculture according to Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (New Edition) is the science or practice of farming. Agriculture has a key role to… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTORDUCTION Palm tree (Elaeis guineensis) is one plant which grows best in tropical regions. Palm oil fruit is a drupe consisting of a hard seed surrounded by a soft semi fibrous and semi fleshy pulp. In the center of this stone or nut lies the seed. The fleshy part of the fruit (the pulp) is… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study examined and analysed the impact of agriculture on economic growth in Nigeria. It adopted the secondary data sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria covering the period 1985 to 2010. The study employed the modern Time Series of the Ordinary Least Square to test… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of climate change adaptation strategies on food crop production efficiency in Southwestern Nigeria. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The main aim of the study was to analyze women labour utilization in crop production in Abia State. The specific objectives included (i) identify specific farming operations that utilize women labour in the study area; (ii) compare the relative contribution of women and men to total labour… Continue Reading
THE EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES ON FOOD CROP PRODUCTION EFFICIENCY ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of climate change adaptation strategies on food crop production efficiency in Southwestern Nigeria. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop farmers (i.e. 180… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The broad objective of the study was to investigate the socio-economic and cultural dimensions of food security among selected ethnic groups in North Central Nigeria. Specifically, the study was designed to: determine food… Continue Reading
Abstract Adaptation is considered an appropriate response to climate change and variability, especially for rural farmers. However, the farmers’ ability to effectively respond to climate change challenges is determined by the quality of information available to the… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT The objectives of the study were to develop products from sorrel calyces, leaves and seeds, evaluate the products for nutrients, phytochemicals, antinutrients, food toxicant, physicochemical, microflora, sensory, storage properties and compare the products produced with existing products. Dry red… Continue Reading
EFFECT OF PROCESSING METHODS ON THE CHEMICAL COMPOSITION HYPOGLYCEMIC AND HYPOLIPIDEMIC POTENTIALS OF vernonia amygdalina (onugbu AND Gongronema latifolium (Utazi) VEGETABLES ABSTRACT Vernonia amygdalina (VA) and Gongronema latifolium (GL) vegetables were processed using four methods; boiling for 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 min, boiling for 5min each in… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study Many people when they hear or read about the word poverty will automatically think and look at poverty as being simply a lack of money. This is partly true but for a better understanding of poverty it is necessary to go beyond this simple… Continue Reading
PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES OF NERICA PADDY CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION: 1.1 RESEARCH BACKGROUND: After harvest, agro raw materials are normally handled, transported, dried, stored… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Survey was undertake to assess the Anambra state Tractor Hiring Company. The study adopted the use of a questionnaire and interview schedules, discussion and personal observation for primary data collection. The unit had a total of 15 tractors 10 Disc ploughs, 6 Disc harrow 6 Discridgers, and 3… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT Palm Oil processing yields a considerable quantity of palm kernel shell (PKS) and mesocarp fruit fiber (MFF). This has been predominantly used as fuel through direct combustion which is inefficient and polluting. Better grade fuel could be derived through… Continue Reading
(A CASE STUDY OF SANCAROS FARM, AWGU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE) TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page---------- Approval page--------- Dedication--------- Acknowledgement-------- Abstract---------- Table of content-------- CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1Background of the… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Cassava which is known biologically as “manihotesculentacrantz” is a crop which has many varieties. Cassava, is a perennial woody shrub in the Euphorbiaceous (Spurge family) native to South America, but now grown in tropical and sub-tropical areas… Continue Reading
IN ADANI IN UZO-UWANI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background of the Study The struggles of Nigeria farmers in finding ways to increase farm income, interest in “adding value” to raw agricultural products has grown… Continue Reading
THE USE OF BITTERLEAF ( VERNONIA AMYGDALINA ) EXTRACT AS A MEANS OF EXTENDING THE SHELF-LIFE OF LOCALLY BREWED SORGHUM BEER ABSTRACT Locally brewed beer (sorghum beer) is an indigenous alcohol average. It is produced mainly from sorghum grain ( Sorghum vulgare ) and… Continue Reading
ABSTRACT This study was proposed to assessed the weight gain of indigenous and Exotic breed of broilers. The experiment was carried out at the Agricultural Education research/skill acquisition farm, University of Uyo, Uyo. A total number of 50 indigenous… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY Agriculture is still regarded as one of the main stay of Nigerian economy, before and after independence with the production of food for vast teaming population. It contributes immensely to the production of raw materials which has translated into increased foreign exchange earnings, better… Continue Reading
INFLUENCE OF TOPOGRAPHY ON SOIL PROFILE CHARACTERISTICS AND FERTILITY IN PART OF AKWA IBOM STATE CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION The cardinal objective of agriculture is to produce enough food to feed the population of the world and enough raw materials to meet the demand of our industries and earn foreign exchange for the country through… Continue Reading
CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1 OVERVIEW Acid rain is a wide spread term used to describe all forms of acid precipitation (rain, snow, hail and fog) Atmospheric pollutants particularly oxides of sulphur, oxides of Nitrogen and carbonic acid can cause precipitation to become more acidic when converted to… Continue Reading
IN ITU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND INFORMATION This study is aimed at finding out the cost of economic cultivation of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is one of the world’s most important staple food crops and provides a major source of… Continue Reading
Problem And Prospects Of Small Scale Fish Farmers In Edo State (A Case Study Of Ovia North East Local Government Area Of Edo State) Abstract The abstract of this research is only available in the paid version. Table of Content Chapter One Background to the study Statement of the study Purpose of the study Significance of the study Research… Continue Reading