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 st...
ABSTRACT This research study identifies the agricultural systems and their problems in Lugoba village. In the village the land is subjected to a number of activities among which agriculture is the most predominant. During the study a representative sample of 70 people was selected randomly since almost all the people in the village are farmers, selection was not hard. Data was collected using a series of methods which included observation, interviews, recording, questionnaire and use of secon...
ABSTRACT The average intensity of fertilizer use throughout Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) remains much lower than elsewhere and has been virtually stagnant during the past decade. Farmers’ failure to intensify agricultural production in a manner that maintains soil productivity is viewed as a key cause of decline in soil quality in many rural areas in SSA. There is general agreement that the improvements in soil fertility needed to stimulate agricultural productivity growth, improved food secur...
ABSTRACT The research used a qualitative case study based on an agricultural extension organisation in Okombahe Settlement Area. The pressure on the public agricultural extension organisation to improve its responsiveness to meet the stock-raising needs of communal farmers has increased after Namibia attained her independence in 1990. Extensive livestock farming remains the main land-based economic activity in the communal farming area of the Okombahe Settlement. To improve agricultural prod...
Abstract: Climate smart agriculture is an approach that minimizes the adverse effects of climate change by increasing production, strengthening adaptation, and providing mitigation to smallholder farmers. This study was initiated to identify major climate smart agricultural practices adopted, analyze factors affecting the adoption of climate smart agricultural practices, and evaluate the impact of the adoption of climate smart agricultural practices on the annual income of smallholder farmer...
ABSTRACT Clash of interests between custodians of government Forest Reserves (FRs) in Ogun State and farmers operating within them, often results in conflicts causing disruption of socio-economic activities and sometimes loss of lives. Information on the causes and effects of these clashes would better inform policy makers and forestry professionals on workable and sustainable land-use practice. Therefore, factors responsible for such conflicts and their effects were investigated. Seven hund...
ABSTRACT This study presents the results on the impact assessment of credit under Kagera Agricultural and Environmental Management Project (KAEMP) on rural livelihoods of smallholder farmers in Misenye district, Kagera region. The general objective was to assess the impact of agricultural credit under KAEMP on smallholder farmers’ rural livelihoods. The specific objectives were to identify socio-economic factors within the project environment that influence the use of credit, assess the us...
ABSTRACT Efforts to transform smallholder agriculture and improve productivity have yielded some positive results. Yet, smallholder productivity in Africa remains low relative to America, Asia, and elsewhere, threatening food security and livelihoods. A major reason is the slow pace of transformation in the agricultural production, research and development processes, and the effects of climate change impacts. This thesis examined smallholder transformational change processes using the Transth...
ABSTRACT This study was carried out in Magu District in Mwanza Region (March 2012). The study aimed at assessing the contribution of district agricultural sector investment project on food security. The specific objectives were to identify the demographic characteristics of the respondents, to examine the pattern of district agricultural sector investment project, to assess the level of food security in Magu district and to examine the relationship between District Agricultural sector investm...
Abstract Apparently Gabiley District undergoes water crisis where the demand of water outstrips the available water. This has resulted in number of consequences in various aspects in the life of the people, but most importantly hindering their agricultural productivity despite the agriculture contributes 70% of the economy of the county as the people predominantly graze animals (goat, sheep, camel, cattle). However, the major purpose of this study was to examine the Impact of prevailing water...
ABSTRACT The city of Accra currently accommodates about four million people. The city has now expanded to the fringes that were previously rural settlements. Most of these rural settlements were farming communities that provided food for the city. However, urbanization has affected agricultural production and farmlands are being lost to other land uses. This study examines the effect of urbanization on the availability of land for crop farming in the Ga East Municipality. The study used a mix...
The study was all about the contribution of agricultural research institute to the modernization of agriculture at Namulonge in Wakiso district, Uganda. The objectives of the study were as follows; to find out the contribution of the Namulonge agricultural institute to the society, to find out the different activities carried out at the institute and to find out the problems faced by the institute and their proposed solutions. The major findings from the study carried out indicated that...
The study examined the determinants of agricultural loan accessed by cooperative farmers from Bank of Agriculture in Imo State. Specifically, the socio-economic characteristics of the cooperative farmers were identified, volume of loan accessed by cooperative farmers was determined, effects of the socio-economic characteristics of the cooperative farmers on the volume of loan accessed was estimated. 80 respondents were selected randomly from five Local Government Areas of Imo State and data w...
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 source of food for the rural and urban dweller’s. The purpose of this study is to asses the performance of the agricultural and industrial sect...
ABSTRACT This study was undertaken to examine the impacts of land degradation on agriculture in Dodoma. The study covered the villages of Zuzu and Nghonghonha. The first task was to examine the spread of land degradation and its effects on agriculture productivity. Secondly, was to determine the contribution of human activities in influencing the rapid growth of land degradation in Zuzu and Nghonghonha villages. The final task was to determine the efforts and strategies by the government to ...