AGRICULTURE TOPICS

Background to the Study

Since the discovery of crude oil in Nigeria, farming has been plagued by discrepancies and relegation. Agriculture is a vital part of the Nigerian economy. Its importance in economic progress cannot be overstated. According to Umar (2004), agriculture contributed for 40 to 60 percent of national GDP between 1960 and 1976, and agriculture employs 50 to 80 percent of the labor force. Agriculture has an important part in Nigeria's economic g...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY

A historical examination of the Nigerian economy and its expansion reveals farming as the primary economic sector and the source of foreign exchange. Agriculture accounted for more than 80% of export profits and salaries in the 1960s, but over time, it contributed for around 65 percent of economic growth.

Agriculture contributed 34 percent of GDP in 1970 and 50 percent of GDP in 2003 (Daramola, 2004). Agriculture cu...

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Forests produce a variety of items for domestic and industrial usage (Appiah 2009). Timber and non-timber items are divided into two categories (NTFPs). NTFPs serve a significant role in supporting the lives of populations living near forest regions, notwithstanding the high value of wood products across the world. NTFPs may not be the most important source of income for locals living near woods, but they do contribute considerab...

Background of the Study

Agriculture is one of Nigeria's most significant economic sectors, accounting for over 42 percent of the country's GDP and more than 70 percent of non-oil exports. It meets more than 80% of the country's food requirements. Approximately 70% of Nigerians reside in rural areas, with 90% of them working in agriculture. This means that agriculture is a critical area that will benefit the majority of Nigerians (Okolo, 2004). Despite it...

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Environment is a comprehensive term, which comprises of all the factors which make up the surroundings. The air that one breathes, the land on which one lives, the water one drinks and all the living and non-living things that are part of the surroundings are referred to as the environment1. Environments are components of ecosystems. An ecosystem is a community of micro-organisms and their physical and chemical environme...

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Poultry generally is referred to all domestic birds raised by man for the production of eggs, meat and other benefits for human consumption. The domestic birds include fowl ducks, turkey, guinea fowl and geese., poultry products have been found to have the highest protein concentrate of about 20.5% relative to others success of protein (animals) and has the shortest production cycle of all animals.

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Background of the Study

Environment is a comprehensive term, which comprises of all the factors which make up the surroundings. The air that one breathes, the land on which one lives, the water one drinks and all the living and non-living things that are part of the surroundings are referred to as the environment1. Environments are components of ecosystems. An ecosystem is a community of micro-organisms and their physical and chemical environme...

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        Burning with reference to land cultivation is a method of land preparation (Joseph, 2019). In Edo State generally and in Ekiadolor in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State in particular, bush burning generally is the method of  removing the natural vegetable from the surface of the soil by setting fire on debris. Bush burning causes serious damage to trees a...

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The cooperative movement in a programme designed to bring independent persons together for the betterment of their economic conditions cooperative in one form or the other, have been used for capturing economic of scale effective mobilization of labor combination of Agro Industrial development programmes with the aim of promoting a more egalitarian distribution of economic growth in all communities. Hence, the well known slog...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

The traditional poultry keeping is generally subsistence in outlook without the use of modern scientific methods. Hence the birds under this system are poorly cared for and they are characterized by slow growth rate, poor feed utilization and low productivity. The birds are also exposed to high mortality rate as a result of diseases, pest and bad weather conditions. However, inspite of the popularity of commercial poultry keeping, the subsiste...

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Problems in agricultural marketing include large number of middlemen who intervene between producers and consumers and cause the producers’ share of profit to reduce (John, Oral, Parr & Richard, 2010).Another problem is poor handling and packaging which expose the products to substantial physical damage and quality deterioration&n...

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The contributions of the poultry farms to Nigerian  economic development will depend on its resilience to  distortions in the ever changing economic scenario.This study evaluates the resilience status of poultry (broiler) farms in Delta state, Nigeria. Well structured questionnaire was used to collect primary data from randomly selected 200  broiler farms  in Delta central and Delta north agricultural zones. Descriptive...

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This study was on the determination of optimum packaging and storage properties of packaged garri. Samples of white and yellow garri were collected at a week interval. From umunya in oyi local government Area, Anambra state. The purchased garri with initial moisture of 9.3% for white garri and 8.65 yellow garri. The samples of white and yellow garri was aseptically weighted (2kg) into polythene bags, plastic bucket and sack bag. The packs w...

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This research work was designed to examine the causes and effect of soil erosion in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State. Five (5) research questions were formulated and questionnaires were administered to one hundred (100) respondents in order to gather data for the research. Results showed that agricultural activities lead to soil erosion, improper soil management cause erosion, deforestation lead to erosion etc. Recommendat...

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Sustainable increase in honeybee production and productivities is sine qua non to bridge honey products gaps in Nigeria and a path to self-sufficient in food production and conservation of ecosystem through honeybee pollination service. The study was undertaken to assess the profitability of improved apiculture among bee farmers in Abuja, Nigeria. A purposive sampling technique was used to select 140 bee farmers from three area councils of...

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Poultry production has in no small way helped to develop- the community and people of Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, mostly in Idogbo the local government headquarters. This study however, examined the prospects and equally analysed the problems and finally came to a conclusion that with the various findings which include the outbreak of various diseases, inadequate capital and finance, and the increasing nature of the cost of poultry f...

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This study evaluated the effect of flood on farm families in Delta State. It specifically described the socioeconomic characteristics of smallholder crop farmers in the study area, identified the causes of floods in the study area, evaluated the economic effects of flood hazards on smallholder crop farmers, examined the vulnerability of smallholder crop farmers’ families to floods in the study area and identified adaptive strategies f...

EXCERPT FROM THE STUDY

Nigerian agriculture has high potential but actualizing it depends on concerted efforts to address the major challenges confronting the sector which include among others; access to finance by small scale farmers. This problem has been compounded with the bank consolidation exercise that took place in the country in 2005 as banks’ now prefer to lend to large scale businesses. In the past, the agricultural financing policy of the Nigerian...

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The study delved into the effect of the use of agrochemical in rice farming using Ufuma, Orumba North in Anambra State. Survey research design and convenience sampling method was employed for the study. Ninety(90) Questionaire was issues to the respondent and eighty-seven was retrieved and validated for the study. Data was analyzed using frequency and tables which provided answers to the research questions. Findings from the study reveals t...

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In this study, our focus was to carryout a critical analysis on the factors affecting adoption of hand pollination technique by cocoa farmers in Ondo state of Nigeria. The study specifically was aimed at ascertaining the socio-economic and production factors affecting adoption of hand pollination technique by cocoa farmers.  The study adopted the survey research design and randomly enrolled participants in the study. A total of 8...

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This study was aimed at determining farmer’s adoption of improved technology in cassava production and processing in peri-urban areas of Edo state using Ikpoba Okha and Ovia North East local government areas as case studies. Purposive sampling was used to select 6 wards from which simple random sampling was used to select each of 148 cassava farmers from the 6 wards. The data was analyzed using frequency counts, percentages and Pearso...

BACKGROUND OF STUDY

Power is required to develop and execute the activities involved in agricultural production.  In every part of the world power supply is almost directly proportional to agricultural production.

In view of the above facts, an appraisal of farm power sources available to Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State was nursed.  An articulated evaluation will help to highlight power needs of agricultural activ...

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No doubt, no matter the development and height any person can scale, food will always remain relevant. The last thing that will get off anybody’s budget is food. It is a life-long essential and it will remain relevant as long as life remains. The study exposes how important food security is and how food security can bring about sustainable economic growth. The study recommends that public policymakers must as a matter...

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Agricultural extension contributes to improving the welfare of farmers and other stakeholders by providing access to knowledge and information. This has led to increasing emphasis on effective training strategies to develop extension staff competencies. The study therefore focused on identification of constraints and effective educational strategies influencing the professional competencies of extension officers in Oyo and Ogun states Niger...

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The main focus of this study is to examine the effect of bandit on farming system using konshisha local government in Benue State as the case study. Resident of the farming communities in konshisha form the population of the study. Survey research design was implored fro the study, using convenience sampling method, 200 respondents were selected. Questionnaire was issued and 184 was retrieved and validated for the study. Hypothesis was test...

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This study examined the effect of rural-urban migration on agricultural production in Umuahia North Local Government Area, Nigeria. The specific objectives of the study were to establish the emigrational trend in the study area. The study assessed rural farmers and migrant’s responses to emigrational trends, category of migrants, reasons for migration and effects of migration on agriculture Data were obtained from 66 non-migrants and...

INTRODUCTION

When modeling soil formation and environmental processes, it is now abundantly evident and understood that it is necessary to take into consideration the geographical variability of soil parameters. In order to improve agricultural management techniques (Mc Bratney and Pringle, 1999) and reduce the amount of harm done to the environment, it is essential to have a good understanding of the distribution of soil qualities across the field...

Introduction

One of the biggest environmental issues of the modern era is climate change, which has a worldwide scope. The biggest worries stem from the increasing frequency of severe weather occurrences linked to climate change. Events like extended dry seasons, protracted intervals of rainfall, and extremely long Harmattan periods are concerning, even for skeptics. People are beginning to inquire more often about what may be done to lessen the effects of the shift...

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Various academics, such as Adams, for example, have given disasters a variety of definitions and classed them in a variety of ways (2022). Best (2022), Bryan(2021) and Bryan (2020). Whether they are caused by natural forces or by the actions of humans, disasters almost always result in widespread destruction of the regions in which they take place as well as the suffering of a considerable number of people. Different kinds of people react in...

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Cereal grains are by far the most significant plants for humans to eat out of all the other kinds of plants that may provide sustenance. Cereal grains are the seeds produced by cultivated grasses such as wheat, corn, oat, barley, rye, rice, sorghum, and millet. Cereal grains have been around since recorded history began. According to Bedassa and Krishnamoorthy (2017), cereal has been an essential part of the diet of early humans for a...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY

In the state of Edo, one of the ways in which land is prepared for agriculture is by the use of fire. The natural vegetation on the surface of the soil can be removed from Ekiadolor, which is located in Ovia North East Local Government Area of Edo State, specifically through a method known as bush burning. In general, this method involves lighting debris on fire. In particular, this method is used in Ekiadolor. The practice of burning fire co...

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Cassava is one of the world's most important staple food crops, supplying a significant source of glucose to people who consume it. Since independence, Nigeria has enacted several development-oriented programmes, particularly in the agricultural sector. The Federal Government has implemented institutional and policy changes aimed at boosting smallholder farmers' socioeconomic position. These include the Rivers State Government...

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Yams (Dioscorea species of the family Dioscoreaceae) are a significant crop for food, money, and cultural customs. West and Central Africa is the leading producing and consumption region for yams in the globe (Ayeni, Adetunji, & Oyeniyi, 2021). Yam is vital to the nutritional, social, cultural, and economic well-being of the inhabitants of the yam belt in Africa. Nutritionally, yam is an essential food source for millions...

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The strategy of the pastoralist system underwent a very substantial shift when ranching was introduced. It transforms the nomadic aspect of pastoralism, which historically does not place any boundaries on the amount of grazing that may be done on the available pastures, into a system of regulated grazing. Additionally, it alters the nature of the pastoralist land, which was formerly held in common property and consisted entirely of ope...

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 Land is a natural gift to humanity that serves as a basic resource for economic production and human existence. Land usage by people and governments for diverse economic and social objectives is critical to societal progress. Land is an important economic attribute since it is rare and vulnerable to conflicting uses. According to Opatoyinbo,  Adepetu & Abdullahi (2015), land usage is the backbone of agricultural economies sinc...

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Aquaculture is one method for bridging the gap between declining fish availability and growing global food fish demand. Africa, especially Nigeria, has limited aquaculture heritage and has been hampered by a variety of external issues that have hampered efficient management and development despite investment. The management of aquatic food organisms is known as aquaculture. The demand arose as a result of a drop in supply...

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Aquaculture has, in fact, matured into a worldwide resilient and essential industry over the course of the past three decades, recording the most significant and most fast growth among the food-producing industries. According to Berkes and Farvar (2013), the world's human population was over 7 billion in 2012, and it is projected to reach 9 billion by the year 2050. As a direct consequence of these factors, there will be...

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One area of the environment that has lately attracted global attention is biodiversity conservation. Biodiversity is defined as the variety and variability of living species and the ecological complexity in which they live  as observed by Altieri, (2019).  It is a phrase used to define the degree of diversity in nature, which includes the quantity and frequency of ecosystems, species, or genes in a particular collection. It is essential...

Introduction

One of the biggest environmental issues of the modern era is climate change, which has a worldwide scope. The biggest worries stem from the increasing frequency of severe weather occurrences linked to climate change. Events like extended dry seasons, protracted intervals of rainfall, and extremely long Harmattan periods are concerning, even for skeptics. People are beginning to inquire more often about what may be done to lessen the effects of the shift...

Background of the Study

The first and most important component of food security is the practice of environmentally sustainable food production. 68% of working women in the United States are farmers, agricultural laborers, or natural resource managers (Onyemobi 2000). By doing so, they make a contribution to the production of the family's agricultural sector, as well as to the preservation of the environment and the safety of food supplies for families. In recent...

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A festival is a manifestation of the culture of a certain group of people within a community, and it typically has complex social, economic, and cultural values. Local festivals are now widely recognized as a significant resource for the tourist industry, a key component in the culture of many different cultures, and an inevitable part of the heritage of many different nations (Kuude, Adongo and Abanga, 2010). The researcher made the observat...

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The majority of people have the misconception that farming is an activity that takes place nearly entirely on rural land (Kaufman and Bailkey, 2002 and Etim et al., 2005). Despite the fact that agriculture is predominately based in rural areas, it is common knowledge that certain farming operations take place within and near the majority of cities around the world. City farming or urban farming is the activity of producing crops with a s...

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Cassava is a primary food crop that is produced mostly in the southern portion of Nigeria, as well as in the middle belt, and that originated in Brazil or Central America. The root tuber is processed into a variety of foods, including garri, fufu, and tapica flow. According to Komolaye (2016), this technique treats cassava to disclose its levels of production and processing through the tuber root. They are abundant in nourishment for man. The lea...

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The study presents an economic study of fluted pumpkin production (Telfaria occidentalis Hook F. Cucurbitaceae) production in Ukwuani local Government Area of Delta State, Nigeria. Primary data were obtained from questionnaire administered to 140 fluted pumpkin farmers drawn using systematic sampling techniques from the study area. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, margin...

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Agriculture comes from the Latin words "ager," which means "field," and "cultura," which means "cultivation." This shows that crop cultivation was the oldest type of agriculture (Are, Igbokwe, Asadu, Bawa, 2010; Erebor, 2003). It's worth noting that agriculture encompasses more than just agricultural cultivation. It also involves animal production, primary product processing (or value addition...

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This study was carried out to examine agriculture with special reference to Enugu North local government area. Specifically, the study aims to find out areas of animal science component where agricultural science teachers require in-service training, find out the different modes of the in-service training suitable for the serving teachers of agricultural science in the schools and find out how agricultural science teachers can be motiv...

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This study analyses food security and poverty status among households in Ehime Mbano. Specifically, the study examines the effect of  poverty on agricultural output in Nigeria, studies the effect of poverty level and unemployment level on sustainable agricultural output in Nigeria and finds out if there is a relationship between the poverty level and unemployment level. The study uses the ANOVA statistical too test its hypotheses. From the responses ob...

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Two hundred and forty four (244) West African Dwarf (WAD) Goats comprising one hundred and sixty (160) females and eighty-four (84) males in five (5) age groups in years (0 - 1, 1 - 2, 2 - 3, 3 - 4 and 4 - 5) for female and two (2) age groups also in years (0 - 1 and 1 - 2) for males were investigated. The aim was to document the body linear parameters of cross breed west African dwarf goat. Results showed that the body weights (BDW) for fe...

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Poultry production has in no small way helped to develop- the community and people of Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area, mostly in Idogbo the local government headquarters. This study however, examined the prospects and equally analysed the problems and finally came to a conclusion that with the various findings which include the outbreak of various diseases, inadequate capital and finance, and the increasing nature of the cost of poultry feed jointly hinde...

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This study was carried out  on examine the investment in agricultural property as a catalyst to rural development using Ibadan North Agodi Gate Local Government Area of Oyo state as case study. To carry out the study, 2 research hypothesis were posed. The study adopted a descriptive survey design. The study was carried out in Ibadan North Agodi Gate Local Government Area of Oyo state. The population of the study comprised of the entire farmer...

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This research work is an empirical effort attempted to re-evaluate the impact of monetary policy on agricultural output with annual secondary data from 1980 to 2006 sourced from Central Bank of Nigeria Statistical Bulletin. The ordinary least square techniques was employed for its estimation. The result shows that the independent variables interest rate, cash reserve ratio and deposit money bank credit to agriculture have  significant impact on the Agr...

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This study examined the effects of climate change adaptation strategies on food crop production efficiency in Southwestern Nigeria. The study used multistage sampling technique and primary data were collected from 360 food crop farmers (i.e. 180 respondents were randomly selected from each selected state from the savanna and the rainforest agro-ecological zones that dominates the region). The analytical techniques involved descriptive a...