AN ANALYSIS ON THE IMPACT OF COMMERCIAL BANK LOAN ON AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT

ABSTRACT This research work examined Analysis On The Impact Of Commercial Bank Loan On Agricultural Output using Macroeconomic variables (Commercial Bank Credit and Agricultural Output). The broad objective of the study is to investigate the extent to which commercial bank credit had supported agriculture and agricultural output in Nigeria. The specific objectives are: to determine […]

TRENDS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA, 1991-2013

TRENDS IN THE ACTIVITIES OF THE MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA, 1991-2013 ABSTRACT This study evaluated the impact of the extension services of Green River Project (GRP) on fish farmers in Niger Delta, Nigeria. Specifically, it sought to ascertain fishery technologies received by GRP fish farmers; determine adoption of fish farming […]

TRADITIONAL AND MODERN GROUNDNUT PROCESSING AND MARKETING IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

TRADITIONAL AND MODERN GROUNDNUT PROCESSING AND MARKETING IN NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study evaluated the traditional and modern groundnut processing and marketing in North Central Nigeria. The focus was on groundnut oil processing and marketing systems; input use efficiency in production and factors that made for efficiency; profitability of the processing activity and factors […]

RURAL-URBAN INTERDEPENDENCE ON FUEL WOOD IN ANAMBRA STATE, NIGERIA

Abstract This study examined the rural-urban interdependence on fuel wood in Anambra State, Nigeria using cross-sectional data. The study used purposive and random sampling techniques for the selection of 120 gatherers that constituted respondents for the study. The study employed descriptive and relevant inferential statistics for data analysis. The findings of the study revealed that […]

RESOURCE USE EFFICIENCY AMONG FADAMA CROP FARMERS IN IBADAN/IBARAPA AGRICULTURAL ZONE OF OYO STATE, NIGERIA ABSTRACT The study investigated the resource use efficiency among Fadama crop farmers in Ibadan Ibarapa agricultural zone of Oyo state, Nigeria. Data were collected from 120 respondents who were randomly selected and interviewed using both interview schedule and questionnaire. The […]

RESOURCE PRODUCTIVITY IN ORNAMENTAL PLANTS PRODUCTION IN JOS METROPOLIS, NIGERIA

Title Page                                                                                                   i Certification                                                                                               ii Dedication                                                                                                 iii Acknowledgement                                                                                     iv Table of Contents                                                                                      vi List of Tables                                                                                             x Abstract                                                                                                     xii CHAPTER ONE Introduction                    1 Background Information                    1 Problem Statement                    4 Objectives of the Study                     6 Research Hypotheses                     6 Justification of the Study                     6 […]

POTENTIAL FOR PARTICIPATORY FOREST MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE IN COMMUNITY FORESTS CONSERVATION

POTENTIAL FOR PARTICIPATORY FOREST MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE IN COMMUNITY FORESTS CONSERVATION IN BAYELSA STATE, NIGERIA                                                         TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page                                                                                                                    i Certification                                                                                                                ii Dedication                                                                                                                  iii Acknowledgement                                                                                                      iv Table of Contents                                                                                                       v List of Tables                                                                                                              viii List of Acronyms                                                                                                        ix Abstract                                                                                                                      x CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION                                                                    1 Background of Study 1 Statement of the Problem                                                                         […]

PATTERNS AND DETERMINANTS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE  CONSUMPTION IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS

PATTERNS AND DETERMINANTS OF FRUIT AND VEGETABLE  CONSUMPTION IN URBAN AND RURAL AREAS OF ENUGU STATE,  NIGERIA.                                                     ABSTRACT  The main objective of this study was to evaluate the patterns and determinants of fruit and vegetable consumption in urban and rural areas of Enugu State, Nigeria. The study was articulated based on the fact […]

MARKET AGE, ENTERPRISE SIZE AND RELATIVE EFFICIENCY IN BROILER PRODUCTION IN IMO STATE OF NIGERIA

MARKET AGE, ENTERPRISE SIZE AND RELATIVE EFFICIENCY IN BROILER PRODUCTION IN IMO STATE OF NIGERIA           TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page                                                                                                    i Certification                                                                                        ii Dedication                                                                                           iii Acknowledgement                                                                              iv Table of Content                                                                                  v List of Tables                                                                                     viii Abstract                                                                                                 x Chapter One:   INTRODUCTION 1.1           Background Information                                                                                     1 1.2           Problem Statement                                                                         6 1.3           […]