Agric Economics and Extension Project Topics and Materials (Page 9)

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201) THE EFFECT OF CASSAVA-VALUE ADDITION ON THE INCOME OF SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN OYUN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The study was conducted on the effect of cassava-value addition on the income of small-scale farmers in Oyun Local Government Area of Kwara-State, Nigeria. A total number of 120 respondents were sampled through multi-stage random sampling technique. Primary data were collected from the respondents with structured questionnaire. Data... Continue Reading

202) EVALUATION OF ORANGE-FLESHED SWEET POTATOES PRODUCTION ON THE LIVELIHOOD OF RURAL FARMERS IN OFFA LOCAL GOVERNMENT, KWARA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT Orange-Fleshed Sweet Potatoes production on the livelihood of Rural Farmers in Offa LGA of Kwara State was examined in this study. The study data was collected using a structured questionnaire, where (96) questionnaires were shared to the sampled respondents from eight (8) villages in the study area. Data collected were analyzed using... Continue Reading

203) EFFECTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON COWPEA PRODUCTION AMONG SMALL SCALE FARMERS IN KATAGUM LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This work evaluates the effects of climate change on cowpea production among small-scale farmers in this regard Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi state, Nigeria. The study had (4) research objectives and (4) research questions raised from the objectives. Multi-stage sampling technique was used to select respondents from the study... Continue Reading

204) COST AND RETURNS OF VEGETABLE PRODUCTION IN DELTA STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The study examined the costs and returns of vegetable crops production in Delta State, Nigeria. The objectives were to describe the socio-economic characteristic of vegetable crops farmers, identify the major vegetable crops cultivated and the production system adopted in the study area, examine the effect of socio-economic factors on... Continue Reading

205) WOMEN PARTICIPATION IN TRANSFORMATION OF AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME OF BAUCHI LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT The study examined the participation of women in transformation of agricultural development programme of Bauchi local government area of Bauchi state, Nigeria. Data were collected from 60 respondents in the study area using structured questionnaire.The data were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The... Continue Reading

206) IDENTIFICATION OF CONSTRAINTS AND EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL STRATEGIES INFLUENCING THE PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION OFFICERS IN OYO AND OGUN STATES NIGERIA

  Abstract: Agricultural extension contributes to improving the welfare of farmers and other stakeholders by providing access to knowledge and information. This has led to increasing emphasis on effective training strategies to develop extension staff competencies. The study therefore focused on identification of constraints and effective... Continue Reading

207) THE DETERMINANTS OF HOUSEHOLD DEMAND FOR MAIZE IN IWO ADP ZONE OF OSUN STATE

ABSTRACT This study analyses the determinants of household demand for maize in Iwo Adp zone of Osun State. The objectives of the study were to:- Analyse the determinants of demand for maize, determine the level of demand for maize and determine the income distribution of the household maize consumers in the area of study. A multi-stage sampling... Continue Reading

208) ASSESSMENT OF THE EXTENSION SERVICE DELIVERY ON THE VALUE CHAIN OF PLANTAIN PRODUCTS IN EKITI STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study assessed the extension service delivery on the value chain of plants in product in Ekiti  State, Nigeria. It specifically examined the socio-economic characteristics of plantain farmers, marketers and consumers in the study area, the factors that determine the price of plantain in the study area, examined the factors that... Continue Reading

209) ADOPTION OF IMPROVED PRACTICES FOR COCOA PRODUCTION IN EKITI-STATE NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study assessed the adoption of improved practices for cocoa farmers in Ekiti state Nigeria. A multistage sampling technique was employed to select one hundred and twenty (120) cocoa farmers. Data were collected through interview schedule with the use of stuctured questionnaire and analysed using inferential and descriptive statistics... Continue Reading

210) A COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF AGRICULTURAL AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT IN NIGERIA.

ABSTRACT This research work was carried out about the comparative analysis of agricultural and industrial development in Nigeria economy. It wants to evaluate the contributions of the sectors to the economic development of Nigeria. Nigeria is predominantly an agricultural society. It is the source of raw materials for her industries and the... Continue Reading
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  • ID:AEE0060
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211) ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF LAYER PRODUCTIONS IN JALINGO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF TARABA STATE NIGERIA

INTRODUCTION The poultry industry is very important to the Nigerian economy because it provides a good source of animal protein in eggs and meat. Protein plays important roles in the formation of a balanced human diet which is essential for the good health, vigor and productivity capacity of the people (Abdullahi, Maqbool & Bukhsh, 2007).... Continue Reading

212) THE NEXUS IN THE VOLATILITY IN THE PRICE OF CRUDE OIL ON INCLUSIVE GROWTH IN NIGERIA (1986 - 2016)

Abstract Nigeria is a mono-product economy, where the main export commodity is crude oil, changes in crude oil prices has effects for the Nigerian economy and, in particular, inclusive growth proxied by per capita GDP. The latter is mostly important due to the double dilemma of being an oil exporting and oil-importing country, a situation that... Continue Reading
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  • ID:AEE0062
  • Pages:100

213) ECONOMICS OF CHEESE PRODUCTION AMONG NOMADIC HOUSEHOLDS IN OGUN STATE, NIGERIA

The selling of dairy products is widespread among the Fulani. The traditional pastoral sector is noted for the production and vending of milk is the most important economic preoccupation of the Fulani however, it faces many challenges in Nigeria. The study therefore, examined the profitability of cheese production among nomadic households in Ogun... Continue Reading

214) EFFECT OF RICE HUSK EXTRACT ON LEAF SPOT DISEASE OF PEPPER CAUSED BY CERCOSPORA SPP.

Pepper are subjected to many problems such as weeds and diseases like tobacco mosaic virus, damping off, blossom end rot, spotted wilt phytophthora root rot, cucumber virus, bacterial spot, Alternaria leaf spot and of cause Cercospora leaf spot. Therefore this study was conducted to determine the effect of rice husk extract on leaf spot disease of... Continue Reading

215) EFFECT OF WORKPLACE CONDITIONS ON EMPLOYEES’ JOB PERFORMANCEIN COCOA RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NIGERIA (CRIN), IBADAN, OYO STATE,NIGERIA

This study was carried out to determine the effect of workplace conditions on employees’ job performance in Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, Ibadan. Stratified sampling techniques were used to select one hundred and thirty-nine (139) respondents through a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential... Continue Reading

216) ANALYSIS OF FARMERS-PASTORALISTS CONFLICT IN WESTERN ZONE OF BAUCHI STATE, NIGERIA

ABSTRACT This study examined farmers-pastoralists conflicts in Western Zone of Bauchi State. Seventy- five arable farmers and 75 pastoralists were randomly and purposively selected respectively, in addition to 50 extension agents. Data were collected using questionnaires and were analyzed using simple descriptive statistics, chi-square analysis... Continue Reading
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  • ID:AEE0066
  • Pages:232

217) ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS OF PESTS AND DISEASES ON SMALL SCALE MAIZE PRODUCERS

ABSTRACT The study examined the economic analysis of effects of pests and disease on small scale maize producers in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo state. The objectives of this research work are to determine the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, the cost and return of maize production and also the factors that influence... Continue Reading

218) THE PERCEPTION OF LANDMARK UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ON TAKING FARMING AS A MEANS OF FUTURE LIVELIHOOD

ABSTRACT The study was carried out to determine the perception of Landmark University Agricultural Students about farming as a means of future livelihood. A total of 120 students were randomly selected from Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Landmark University, Omu Aran. Structured questionnaire was used to elicit information from them. Data... Continue Reading

219) ASSESSING POST-HARVEST FISH HANDLING PRACTICES AND LOSSES

ABSTRACT This research work aimed at assessing how fish is handled after being harvested and how poor handling can translate to losses in the selected study are of Namasale landing site on Lake Kyoga in Amolatar district, Uganda. The study used as structured questionnaire to answer research questions, and achieve the aims of the research Chapter... Continue Reading

220) VRABIL FARM BUSINESS PLAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This feasibility study on the establishment of a Poultry Farm is based on the Survey made by Ogah Innocent Ojiya and the business. Which will be wholly owned by him. The proposed name of the Poultry farm will be Vrabil Poultry Farm and will concentrate on sales of birds and its products. When the farm grows to maturity we shall... Continue Reading

221) ECONOMICS OF FISH FARMING IN SELECTED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREAS OF TARABA STATE

The study analysed the economics of fish farming in selected local government areas of Taraba state, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to; (i) describe the socio-economic characteristics of fish farmers in the study area (ii), estimate the cost and returns of fish farming in the study area (iii), determine the relationship between input and... Continue Reading

222) ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF EFFECTS OF PESTS AND DISEASES ON SMALL SCALE MAIZE PRODUCERS

ABSTRACT The study examined the economic analysis of effects of pests and disease on small scale maize producers in Akinyele Local Government Area, Oyo state. The objectives of this research work are to determine the socio-economic characteristics of the respondents, the cost and return of maize production and also the factors that influence... Continue Reading

223) NITROGEN MANAGEMENT FOR RICE (ORYZA SATIVA L.) USING LEAF COLOUR CHART IN SAMARU

ABSTRACT The research experiment was conducted at the Institute of Agricultural Research Greenhouse, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. The treatments used were USG @ 45,08KgN/ha, USG @ 72.22KgN/ha, USG @ 117.30KgN/ha and PU @ 117.30KgN/ha, LCC at critical level and control (without amendment) laid out in a Completely Randomized Design... Continue Reading

224) THE IMPACT OF ADOPTION OF IMPROVED MAIZE VARIETIES ON FARMERS LIVELIHOOD IN SUMAILA LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF KANO STATE

Increasing the productivity of maize-based cropping systems has strategic importance for food security and socio-economic stability. This study assessed the impact on adoption of improved maize varieties on farmers‟ livelihood in Sumaila Local Government Area of Kano State, Nigeria. The study examined the socio-economic characteristics of the... Continue Reading

225) AWARENESS AND PERCEPTION OF POULTRY FARMERS ABOUT GOVERNMENT POLICY ON SITING POULTRY FARMS IN RESIDENTIAL AREAS OF IBADAN METROPOLIS

ABSTRACT Problems from poultry facilities and waste products still remain a serious environmental problem confronting both the producers and consumers. This study examined the awareness and perception of poultry farmers about government policy on siting poultry farms in residential areas of Ibadan metropolis. One hundred and sixty respondents were... Continue Reading
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