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The Role of the Central Bank of Nigeria in Agricultural Development in Nigeria

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DETERMINANTS OF SMALLHOLDER FARMERS’ ADOPTION OF CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURAL PRACTICES IN LAIKIPIA CENTRAL SUB-COUNTY, KENYA

Abstract: Climate variability and change is increasingly threatening livelihoods and food security and in turn, the attainment of national development goals in Kenya. The declining productivity of agricultural production systems calls for a transformational change in farming practices to ensure sustainable and resilient agriculture. This study assessed smallholder farmers’ perception of climate variability and change, climate smart agricultural practices used by farmers to adapt to climate...

The Relationship Between Selected Factors And The Use Of Information And Communication Technologies (Icts) In Classroom Instruction By Secondary School Agriculture Teachers In Nyamira County,

ABSTRACT Research studies in the past decade have shown that ICTs are effective means for widening educational opportunities. However, their use in classroom instruction by most teachers in Kenya is limited. Some of the factors influencing teachers’ use of ICTs in teaching have been extensively studied but scanty information exists on their influence on secondary school agriculture teachers’ use of ICTs in classroom instruction. The purpose of this study was; to determine the relationshi...

Biotechnology Knowledge and Perceptions Issues Among Students in the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry, University of Ibadan

ABSTRACT This study investigated agricultural students' knowledge and perception of biotechnology issues. The study was carried out at the Faculty of Agriculture and Forestry of the University of Ibadan. Proportionate sampling method was used to select a sample size of two hundred and sixty four (264) respondents. Variables measured included respondents' demographics, biotechnology information sources, knowledge and perception. The data were analyzed using frequencies, percentages and mean fo...

Impact Of Valley Bottom Cultivation (Vinyungu) On Poverty Alleviation In Mtitu River Basin, Kilolo District, Iringa, Tanzania

ABSTRACT The study on contribution of valley bottom cultivation (vinyungu) to poverty alleviation in Mtitu River Basin in Kilolo District was conducted in order to examine the role of this type of agriculture to rural livelihood. This type of agriculture has been practiced over many decades. In Mtitu River Basin almost all valley bottoms are used by small farmers who practice farming in lowlands, usually called vinyungu, a type of farming practiced in dry season. Tanzania Government has been...

The Empirical Investigation of the Relationship Between the Agricultural Sector and the Industrial Sector as a Strategy for Economic Growth and Development in Nigerian. (A Case Study of Nige

PROPOSAL This project study the empirical investigation of the relationship between the Agricultural sector and the industrial sector as a strategy for economic Growth and development in Nigeria. The major objective and aims of this project work is to look at the effect of agricultural sector and the industrial sector in Nigeria. The data used in this project are mainly from primary survey data (by the use of questionnaire), personal interview with the respondents and secondary survey data. ...

Impact Of E-voucher Farmer Input Support Programme (Fisp) On Crop Productivity And Income Diversification Among Small Scale Farmers Of Lukanda Agricultural Camp In Kapiri Mposhi District In Z

In order to revamp agricultural production in Zambia, Government in 2002 introduced the. Farmer Input Support Programme whose aim was to improve small scale farmers’ access to maize based agricultural inputs. However, in 2015/16 season, the Ministry of Agriculture moved away from the conventional FISP and introduced an Electronic Voucher system which broadened the target inputs farmers were allowed to purchase beyond maize inputs only. The overall objective of this study was to assess ...

ASSESSMENT OF GROUNDWATER POTENTIAL AND QUALITY FOR URBAN AND PERI-URBAN IRRIGATED AGRICULTURE IN THE WA MUNICIPALITY OF GHANA

Groundwater resources have been heavily dependent on for domestic and agricultural purposes since the beginning of time. This study was therefore aimed to evaluate the significance of physical and environment factors on groundwater potential, delineate the groundwater potential zones and determine the water quality in the Wa Municipality of Ghana for irrigated agriculture. Nine (9) layers namely; Geology, lineament density, rainfall, drainage density, soil, landuse and landcover (LULC), topog...

THE EFFECT OF PRICING STRATEGIES ON THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE IN ENUGU STATE (A CASE STUDY OF OJI-URBAN ENUGU STATE)

Abstract This study on the effect of pricing strategies on the marketing of agricultural produce in Enugu State, with particular reference to Oji-River Local Government Area of Enugu State wars carried out with the aim of achieving the following objectives. To evaluate the possible means of reducing or removing entirely the activities of middleman, to remove the problem of heading, to appreciate the channel of information flow which will help bridge information gab which exist in the agricult...

Agricultural Trade And Economic Growth In East African Community, 2000 - 2012

ABSTRACT Agricultural activities contribute about 33% of the East African Community‟s Gross Domestic Product (World Bank, 2009), 80 per cent of the populace depend on agriculture directly and indirectly for food, employment and income, while about 40 million people in EAC suffer from hunger. Intra-EAC trade is very low, that is, at 9 per cent of the total regional trade, but it is on upward trend. Agricultural trade accounts for over 40 per cent of the intra-EAC trade. This study investiga...

Agricultural Trade And Economic Growth In East African Community, 2000 - 2012

ABSTRACT Agricultural activities contribute about 33% of the East African Community‟s Gross Domestic Product (World Bank, 2009), 80 per cent of the populace depend on agriculture directly and indirectly for food, employment and income, while about 40 million people in EAC suffer from hunger. Intra-EAC trade is very low, that is, at 9 per cent of the total regional trade, but it is on upward trend. Agricultural trade accounts for over 40 per cent of the intra-EAC trade. This study investigat...

The contribution of district agricultural development plans (dadps), to the income benefit of small scale farmers. A case of bahi district agricultural programme in dodoma, tanzania

ABSTRACT This study is about the contribution of District Agricultural Development Plans (DADPS) to the income benefit of small scale farmers. A case of Bahi District Agricultural Programme in Dodoma, Tanzania. The study was conducted at Bahi District in Dodoma region. Descriptive analysis was adopted in which four Local Governments Authorities (LGAs) was selected for the study. The selection was based on DADPs performance criteria as per DADPs quality assessment framework. Indeed, Bahi Dist...

THE ROLE OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA IN CREDIT SUPPLY TO THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR.

ABSTRACT The main point of this study is the role of “Central bank of Nigeria in credit supply to agricultural sector”. The project is intended to focus on the adequate of credit supply to Agricultural sector by the central bank of Nigeria’s guarantees scheme has contributed to agricultural financing and the extent the Nigeria Agricultural and co-operative bank has contributed to agricultural project financing. The related literature, which, consists of the view of their authors, were r...

THE ROLE OF CENTRAL BANK OF NIGERIA IN CREDIT SUPPLY TO THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

ABSTRACT The main point of this study is the role of “Central bank of Nigeria in credit supply to agricultural sector”. The project is intended to focus on the adequate of credit supply to Agricultural sector by the central bank of Nigeria’s guarantees scheme has contributed to agricultural financing and the extent the Nigeria Agricultural and co-operative bank has contributed to agricultural project financing. The related literature, which, consists of the view of their authors, were r...

IMPACT OF COMMERCIAL BANK CREDIT ON AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT IN ANAMBRA STATE

ABSTRACT The work is divided into five chapters by the researcher. The first chapter deals with the introduction of the background of the study, the statement of problem, the purpose, of the study, the significance of the study. The second chapter deals with the reviews of related literatures relating to the impact at commercial bank on the financing of agriculture with particular reference to the first bank of Nigeria plc, in nanmbra state.The third chapter deals with the source of study, t...


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