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ABSTRACT The broad objective of the study was to analyze the economics of soil conservation practices in Enugu State. This study employed multistage random sampling technique for selecting the respondents. First stage involved simple random selection of one local government area from each of the three (3) agricultural zones. Then three (3) farming communities were selected from each of the three selected local government areas. This gave a total of ...

Abstract This study was on the effects of agricultural extension on poverty reduction among rural cassava farmers in Uyo agricultural zone Akwa Ibom state. Four objectives were raised which included: Determine the factors influencing cassava production in Uyo agricultural zone, determine the information disseminated to farmers by agricultural extension agents in uyo agricultural zone of Akwa ibom State, determine the benefits derived by cassava farmers from agricultural extension service delivery ...

Abstract           This study was on the impact of agricultural resources development on Nigeria economics growth from 2000 to 2021. Two objectives were raised which included: To find out the contribution and general impacts of agricultural resource on the Nigerian economy and to find out the challenges of agriculture resources development on Nigeria economics growth 2000 to 2021. The study adopted a survey research design and conveniently enrolled 80 participants in ...

Abstract This study was on impact of inflation on agriculture output in Nigeria. Three objectives were raised which included; To determine the level of agricultural product output in Nigeria, to determine the level of inflation in Nigeria and to determine the impact of inflation on agricultural product output in Nigeria (1980-2017). A total of 77 responses were received and validated from the enrolled participants where all respondents were drawn from ...

ABSTRACT This project work is brought up to investigate the impact played by agricultural extension agent in the development of agriculture in the nation using Egor Local Government Area  of Edo State as a case study. Four research questions were raise to capture the impacts played by agricultural extension agents and questionnaires is used to elicit information from the respondents which are farmers in the study area. the questionnaire is ...

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to determine the role of Road Transportation mode in Marketing of Agricultural Produce in Aba Aba North  Local Government Area of Abia State. To enhance a quicker, clearer and more comprehensive understanding of the impact of this study the work has been divided into fi8ve chapter. Chapter one deals with the nature and statement of the problem, objectives and scope of the study.  ...

ABSTRACT This study examined the effects of the activities of land speculators on the livelihood of women farmers in Kuje Area Council Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. Twelve villages were randomly selected from Kuje while ten percent (10%) of the population of each villages were randomly selected given a total respondents of one hundred and thirty four (134) women farmers, also sixty land speculators were interviewed during the survey period from ...

ABSTRACT The study was conducted to analyze the profitability and resource use efficiency of cassava farming in Benue State. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select one hundred and eighty-six (186) cassava farmers from three local Government Areas. Primary data were collected with the aid of structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, production function analysis, farm budgeting techniques and multiple regression analysis were employed to analyze the data. The results showed ...

ABSTRACT   This study was on Impact of Survival Farming Intervention Programme on Cassava Production in Adavi, Okehi and Okene Local Government Areas of Kogi State and it also determine the factors that influence participation in SFIP. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select respondents for the study. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) respondents comprising of ninety (90) participants and ninety (90) non-participants were interviewed with ...

ABSTRACT Control is a précised position of reference monument to serve as the basis for orienting or checking the result of some other working methods. Due to scarcity of controls, local origin has to be established, posing a problem for charting and subsequent adjustment into the control network. Controls are needed so as to make cadastral, engineering and other lesser survey cheaper and faster to execute. This project is therefore ...

ABSTRACT The research aims at determining the effects of socio-economic characteristics as well as the level of participation of the residents in Kaduna metropolis in tourism with a view of identifying the hindering factors that determines their tourism habits and making recommendations for suitable tourism participation. A structured questionnaire was designed, validated and administered through cluster sampling procedure. The review of literature was made on determinants of tourism and its ...

ABSTRACT The majority of agricultural producers in Nigeria still use the traditional approach in crop production with technological change very slow and minimal. In view of this, Agricultural Extension Services have been adopted by the government as a major agricultural transformation strategy. Nevertheless, the expected impact from the intervention has not been realized due to inadequate funding, lack of logistics, insufficient Field Staffs and non-participatory modes of technology transfer. This ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION 1.1  Background of the Study Academic growth can be of various concerns in an academic environment to promote social and functioning educational system. For an effective educational system to take place there are some issues in an academic environment that should be properly addressed, take for instance issue of complaints management system in the university. This issue had created a lot of problems for an academic growth ...

ABSTRACT This project work is brought up to investigate the impact played by agricultural extension agent in the development of agriculture in the nation using Egor Local Government Area  of Edo State as a case study. Four research questions were raise to capture the impacts played by agricultural extension agents and questionnaires is used to elicit information from the respondents which are farmers in the study area. the questionnaire is ...

Abstract:  This study investigated the Use of Management Information System for Enhanced Activities in Agricultural Extension Programmes of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria. To achieve the objectives of the study, the study formulated six research questions. A qualitative research methodology using the case study approach was adopted. An Interview guide, focus groups and observations were the instruments used to collect data. The target population of the study comprised of the Management ...

Abstract  The Niger Delta region is the oil producing area of Nigeria, which consists of highly diverse ecosystems that are supportive of numerous species of terrestrial and aquatic fauna and flora. Crude oil spills endanger fish hatcheries in coastal water and also contaminate valuable fish. This study examines the effects of oil spills on fish production in the Niger Delta of Nigeria. The findings suggest that oil production and spills ...

CHAPTER ONE BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY 1.1 Introduction Climate change is one of the greatest contemporary environmental challenges and is global in dimension.  The rising incidences of extreme climatic events associated with climate change are giving the greatest of the concerns. Even for skeptics,  events such as prolonged dry seasons, long rainfall durations and excessively long Harmattan periods are worrying.  More and more people are getting to ask about what ...

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY In recent times, considerable interest has been shown by agricultural including economist, policy makers and financial institution on the need to direct attenuation to the farmer in Nigeria. This deserved attention; stem from the conviction that in the short fun, Nigeria can rely on farmers to supply the bulk of food and other agricultural produces required feed booth our teaming population and the ...

ABSTRACT This project work is brought up to investigate the impact played by agricultural extension agent in the development of agriculture in the nation using Egor Local Government Area  of Edo State as a case study. Four research questions were raise to capture the impacts played by agricultural extension agents and questionnaires is used to elicit information from the respondents which are farmers in the study area. the questionnaire is ...

ABSTRACT This study assessed the paedagogical-capacity building needs of agricultural science teachers for effective lesson delivery in secondary schools in Kwara State, Nigeria. The study was conducted with five objectives and five corresponding research questions and five null hypotheses were formulated and tested. The study adopted descriptive survey research design. A total of 200 agricultural science teachers and principals were respondents in the study. Structured questionnaire tagged Paedagogical-capacity building Needs ...