ABSTRACT This research work assesses the impact of agricultural policies on Nigerian economy. The study covered the key issues on Nigerian agricultural policies especially as it concerned the formulation and implementation of agricultural policies and programmes as well as their achievements in the agricultural sector in Nigeria. The study contends that government’s agricultural policies over the years in Nigeria recorded partial success going by the fact the country still face problems of ...
ABSTRACTCheese was prepared in a small scale at the Department of Agricultural technology Laboratory Kwara State polytechnic Ilorin, Kwara State and analysis of some parameter was carried out on evaluation of cheese quality using graded levels of different plant extracts as coagulant such as C.procera, C.papaya and lime fruit juice. The Parameters analyzed for were, Weight of the cheese, Colour of the cheese, pH of the whey, Time of coagulation, Texture of the cheese Taste of the cheese and P...
Abstract Cocoa remains Ghana’s most important crop, providing a means of livelihood to about two million people. As a result of the liberalization of the sector, there have been several providers of services to farmers particularly agricultural information. In agriculture, the role of information in enhancing the agricultural development cannot be over emphasized. Information is essential for increasing agricultural production and improving marketing & distribution strategies. Concerns sti...
ABSTRACT Extension delivery involves a relationship between an extension agent and a farmer who participates in extension activities. The general perception of the extension services in Ghana is that it is skewed positively towards men as against women farmers. This study was therefore directed towards looking at the nature of gender relations between extension agents and farmers to find out how it affects extension delivery. The study was conceptualized with ‘gender1 as a social construct...
This study was on the development of entrepreneurial skills manual in aloe vera production for training farmers in Benue State. Specific objectives for the study were to: identify the objectives for aloe vera production, determine the content of the aloe vera production manual for achieving the objectives for farmers, determine the training methods required by trainers in teaching aloe vera production to farmers, and identify the facilities required for training farmers in aloe vera produ...
This paper examined the causes, effects and measures for mitigating climate change to ensure adequate supply of food through crop production to address the food insecurity which has occupied a central focus of the Nigerian economy. Unfortunately, crop production is fraught with many ecological challenges including climate change. This climate change which occurs as a result of the buildup of Green House Gases (GHGs) occasioned by industrialization, technological modeling and agriculture, exer...
This study was designed to determine the effect of visual-aided instruction on students’ achievement in Agriculture in Junior Secondary schools. Two specific purposes, research questions and two null hypotheses guided the study. Quasi-experimental research design was adopted and the population for the study was 2,620 Junior Secondary School two (JSS2) students in Lafia metropolis, Nasarawa State, out of which 284 were sampled using purposive sampling technique. The instrument for data colle...
The study examined the role of Agricultural Journalism on the adoption of agricultural innovation among farmers in Etche local Government Area Rivers State. The population of the study comprised all registered small scale farmers and extension workers in Etche Local Government area. The sample size of the study was 105 small scale farmers and 32 extension workers selected using simple random sampling techniques. The instrument used was a self-structured questionnaire title “Role of Agricult...
The study investigated Perception of Agricultural Education Lecturers on Farm Workshops in Rivers State Universities. The study engaged all agricultural education lecturers in Rivers State Tertiary institutions. Therefore the sample size was 21 agricultural education lecturers. The instrument used in the collecting data was a questionnaire titled ‘‘Perception of Agricultural Education Lecturers on Farm Workshops (PAELFW)’’. The instrument was validated by two research experts and the ...
Abstract The study investigated the skills required by agricultural education students for the successful operation of farm workshops in Rivers State Tertiary Institutions. The purpose of the study was to determine the mechanization, management, and crop and soil operation skill required by agricultural education students for the successful operation of farm workshops in Rivers State Tertiary Institutions. The study adopted a descriptive survey research design. The population of the study was...
ABSTRACT Drying is out of the major problem in post harvest operation. The traditional method of Drying (Sun drying) is weather dependent and unhygienic which affect food storage most especially in developing countries like India where more than 3300 to 3700 hours of bright sunshine per year available in North- West and West coastal region. The dryer consist of the following operating component parts: a cabinet, blower, trays, temperature controller, copper wire and light emitting Diode (LE...
TABLE OF CONTENTS Title Page Abstract Certification Dedication Acknowledgement Table of Content CHAPTER ONE: 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Background of the Study 1.2 Statement of the Problem 1.3 Objective of the Study 1.4 Justification CHAPTER TWO: 2.0 Literature Review 2.1 Important of groundnut CHAPTER THREE: 3.0 Research and Methodology 3.1 Study Area 3.2 Sampling Technique 3.3 Data Collection 3.4 Method of Data Analysis 3...
Abstract Food security is indispensable prerequisite for the survival of mankind and his economic activities including food production. Food is different from other commodities because of its inevitability for survival and existence. Food is different from other commodities because everybody needs it for survival, and it is an indispensable factor in nation’s quest for economic growth and development. Unfortunately, most of the food need in Nigeria is produced b...
Abstract The paper appraised awareness of climate change among secondary school students in Rivers State.Relevantliteraturerelated to the issues were reviewed accordingly andthe literature focused on the concepts of climate change and global warming, the level of awareness of secondary school students on the climate change issues, sources of information about climate change issues among secondary students, perception of students about the causes of climate change and...
ABSTRACT Cowpea cultivation in Kenya is practiced by smallholder farmers who use little or no inputs like microbial inoculants and fertilizer. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of rhizobial inoculation and nutrient supplementation on different cowpea genotypes in two soils in Kenya. Four rhizobia strains and three cowpea genotypes were initially assessed for nodulation in a greenhouse experiment and the best strain- cultivar combination was selected to determine the effect of 5...