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Abstract Nigeria is the largest producer of cassava in the world. As a result, cassava production is one of the critical agricultural enterprises providing household income and acting as a potential catalyst for poverty alleviation in Nigeria. In Nigeria, the majority of labor associated with cassava production and processing is carried out by women. This study will examine women’s participation at every level of the cassava value chain in Nigeria, ...

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Atiba local government area of Oyo State in the western part of Nigeria is known for their agricultural practices; cassava is one of the agricultural products that can be found in this area of oyo state. cassava is one of the agricultural products that are consumed by both the rich and the poor; Atiba local government area is among the rural areas ...

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 ...