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INCREASING AGRICULTURAL OUTPUT THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE: (A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETI

ABSTRACT The research work on “Increasing Agricultural Output Through the Activities of Co-operative Societies in Enugu Stateâ€, using Agricultural Co-operative in Enugu East as a case Study was carried out of survey the part programmes and policies constituted by government to mobilized peasant farmers into agricultural Co-operatives and the functional ones more productive as a way of facilitating the attainment of self sufficiency in agricultural output.  The constraint that affe...

Nutritional Health Status Of Rural Women Practising Agriculture In Babati District Council

ABSTRACT This study was carried out to evaluate the nutritional health status of rural women engaged in agriculture in three villages in Babati District, Manyara Region in Tanzania. A cross section research design using structured questionnaire was employed to collect primary and secondary data of 180 respondents. The weight and height were measured using a digital weighing scale (SECA Vogel and Halke Hamburg Germany) and a locally made device equipped with height gauges respectively. BMI was...

THE ROLE OF COMMERCIAL BANK IN AGRICULTURAL

ABSTRACTThe object of this study is to determine the vital role played by commercial banks in Agricultural financing in Enugu State, which has been a major handicap to Agricultural Development today.The study arose from the fact the question to achieve self sufficiency in food produce is one of the highest priority areas facing most of the world’s people todayChapter one deals with statement of the problems, introduction, purpose and significant of the study, scope mid limitation of the stu...

THE CONTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION TO THE GROWTH OF THE NIGERIAN ECONOMY (A CASE STUDY IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA)

Abstract This research work is aimed at the effects of contribution of Agricultural production in local governments.  The purpose is to determine the relationship between the level of productivity and growth of the Nigerian Economy, training and Agricultural production; discover the courses of high labour turnover in local government, determine whether the availability of training, agricultural production opportunities, motivation of staff of the Enugu North Local Government to enable them ...

Assessing The Impact Of Pricing Policies Of Agricultural Inputs In Kebbi State (A Case Study Of Kascom Nigeria Limited)

Background to the Study The disappointing performance of the agricultural sector in many developing countries of the world is receiving increasing attention of the monetary and exchange rate policy makers. This intervention in agricultural markets is widespread and is practiced in rich and poor countries alike. The policies on money supply, nominal exchange rates, interest rates income, international capital flows, fiscal and trade directed at macroeconomics sector of the economy are of utmo...

Impact Of Agricultural Exports On Economic Growth In Ethiopia: The Case Of Coffee, Oilseed And Pulses

ABSTRACT More than 80 percent of the population in Ethiopia lives in rural areas and their main source of income is agriculture. Agriculture accounts for 45 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employs 85 percent of the labour force.Export of agricultural products constitutes 86 percent of the total foreign exchange earnings. The country has taken different measures to diversify and increase the contribution of the export sector to economic growth such as; export trade duty incent...

Trends in Progression in Agriculture Career Among Students in Tertiary Institutions of Kakamega and Bungoma Counties, Kenya

Abstract While agriculture is a major source of employment, it is notable that youths in developing countries are unemployed. In Kenya, agriculture is taught in the 8-4-4 syllabus and in the current competency-based curriculum. Despite the above facts, Kenya still requires human resources to drive the agricultural sector. The purpose of this study was to examine trends in progression in agriculture careers among students in tertiary institutions in Kakamega and Bungoma counties, Kenya, from ...

MOBILE MONEY VALUE CREATION IN THE AGRICULTURAL VALUE CHAIN: EVIDENCE FROM A DEVELOPING ECONOMY

ABSTRACT There is a growing indication that, the economy of agricultural value chain is confronted by challenges of delays in money transfers and payments. These challenges have made way for mobile-enabled agricultural transfers over the last few years to change the way activities are conducted along the agricultural value chain. Through the use of mobile money, it is increasingly becoming easier for actors along the agricultural value chain to lessen the amount of time and money spent in get...

Influence Of Selected School Related And Student Related Factors On The Choice Of Agriculture Subject Among Secondary School Students In Uriri Sub-County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Choice of subjects of study in secondary schools happens globally, more so in the developing countries. In Kenya, the Ministry of Education (MOE) requires that secondary school students register for a minimum of seven and a maximum of nine subjects when they join Form Three. These subjects are grouped into various categories including; Sciences, Languages, Humanities, Technical and Foreign languages. Agriculture is among the many technical subjects from which students select only one...

MODERN AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES AND TECHNOLOGIES ON MAIZE PRODUCTION: ASSESSING CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE LAWRA MUNICIPALITY OF THE UPPER WEST REGION OF GHANA

The main aim of the study was to examine the influence of modern agricultural practices and technologies on maize production. Data on yields for five different farming seasons and other attributes of Climate Smart Agriculture Technologies were obtained from three communities in the Lawra Municipality. The study identified a six factor solution which explained the correlation in the observed data without substantial loss of information. Multinomial Logistic Regression and Mixed Effect Linear R...

Empirical Analysis Of Federal Government Expenditure Policy On Agriculture In Nigeria

ABSTRACT The study assessed the trend, structure, composition, determinants and effectiveness of Federal Government agricultural expenditure policies and the implications of these policies from 1960- 98.The study covered the Nigerian nation and used federal level time series data to achieve the set down objectives. The primary analytical method consisted of descriptive analysis, appropriate pictorial diagrams, line and pie charts. Stationarity, co – integration /error correction model (ecm...

Perceptions Of Teachers, Learners And School Principals On The Integration Of Ict In Teaching And Learning Of Secondary School Agriculture In Bungoma County, Kenya

ABSTRACT Education is a basic right and an essential part of human rights as recognized in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. For the right to education to be realized, the process of learning should reflect the needs and aspirations of society. Technology is one such avenue through which education objectives may be achieved. Whereas evidence shows an increase in investment in ICT in education in Kenya, perceptions of teachers, learners and school Principals on the integration of ICT...

PROBLEMS FACING AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN RURAL OF ENUGU STATE (A STUDY OF SELECTED AGRICULTURAL CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ENUGU EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF ENUGU STATE)

ABSTRACT This research was carried out to investigate the problems facing agricultural co-operative societies in rural areas of Enugu State. A study of selected agricultural co-operative societies in Enugu East Local government Areas from the background, it was known that some agricultural co-operatives in Enugu State has experience quick level unproductive due the problems existing before and present. However, the capital technological and managerial requirement of the business are hardly m...

ADAPTIVE STRATEGIES TO AGRICULTURAL DROUGHT EFFECTS ON SMALL SCALE CROP PRODUCTION IN KAKAMEGA SOUTH SUB-COUNTY, KAKAMEGA COUNTY

Abstract This study was undertaken in Kakamega South Sub-County in Kakamega County where small-scale farmers depend on rain fed agriculture and over the years have had frequent crop failure due to seasonal drought. This study’s main objective was to establish adaptive strategies to agricultural drought effects on small scale crop production in Kakamega South Sub-county. The study established the evidence of climate change and agricultural drought on small scale crop production, determined ...

Climate change and maize productivity in Uganda: Simulating the impacts and alleviation with climate smart agriculture practices

Abstract: Climate change continues to affect maize production, food security and livelihoods of smallholder farmers in most of the developing countries. Climate smart agriculture (CSA) practices can enhance agricultural production by alleviating adverse climate effects on maize productivity through improved soil moisture storage, water use efficiency, increased soil carbon (C) and nutrient supply with long-term resilience to climate change.


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