Effect Of Branding Strategy On The Marketing Of Rice In Benue State

The study determine the effect of branding strategy on the marketing of rice in Benue state. Statement of the Problem The demand for rice is rising speedily at an estimated rate of 10% per annum (NRDS, 2009), due to population growth and urbanization (Adejumo-Ayibiowu,2010;   Inuwa  et  al.,  2011).  Even   though,  there  is  growing  demand   for   rice  in Nigeria, corresponding increase in supply is lacking thereby leading to persistentdemand - supply gap. Market performance is a reflection of the impact of structureand conduct on product prices, costs, volume and quality of output (Hill, …