The study is centered on the analysis of cocoa marketing in Ikeduru LocalGovernment Area of Imo State, Nigeria. The study was carried out usingmulti-stage cum random sampling techniques. This was informed by its abilityto minimize error and overcome bias. Data were drawn from a sample of59 farmers / marketers who produced and marketed cocoa pods / seedsduring the study period using a well structured questionnaire. Data wereanalyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequency tables, percen...
The paper investigated the influence of socioeconomic variables on agricultural productivity ofsome selected arable crops in Imo State, Nigeria.Structured questionnaire were used to collect datafrom 92 respondents using purposive samplingprocedures. Furthermore, descriptive andeconometric tools such as the means, frequency,percentage, ANOVA and ordinary least squaremultiple regressions analysis were used to analyzethe data. Majority (77.2%) of the respondentswere females, with a mean age of 5...
Farming risk is a security challenge that reduces the actual outcome from farmersexpected outcome. Predominant farming risk is the reason for deviations from plannedproduction in Imo State. Food supply gap becomes reduced if the farming risk associatedwith vegetable production is reduced and the effect on output increased through thisstudy. A total of 152 farmers from 10 communities across three (3) local governmentareas of Orlu agricultural zone were used for data analysis. Data were obtaine...
Efficient use levels of sustainable soil management techniques (SSMT) are sine qua-non for increased food production. Hence, the study assessed the determinants of use-levels of sustainable soil management techniques of arablecrop farmers in ImoState, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 209 arable crop farmers for this study. Information on the objectives of this study was elicited from the sampled respondents through a well structured questionnaire. Data wereana...
The study assessed the the skill acquisition programs of the National Directorate of Employment (NDE) in generating employments by its beneficiaries in Abia state. The sample comprised of 108 beneficiaries, It also showed that the beneficiaries of the Agricultural Employment Programme (AEP) created the highest number of jobsby claiming 40.79% of jobs created. Furthermore, beneficiaries of the vocational skills development generated 14.92% of the jobs created among the 4 major skills acquisiti...
The study examined the effect of consumer bargaining power on price flexibility of rice in Imo State, Nigeria. Data were drawn from the three agricultural zones in the State. A functional market in each of the zone was randomly selected. Primary data were obtained by means of interview schedule (questionnaire) administered to consumers of rice at retailers shops. Data were analyzed using descriptive techniques and ordinary least square (OLS) multiple regression analysis. The result showed tha...
This study looked at the profitability of okra production and marketing in Imo State, Nigeria. Multi-stage and random sampling technique were used to select 81 respondents for this study. Information on the objectives of this study was elicited from the sampled respondents through a structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as the mean, frequency distribution, percentage, gross margin analysis and multiple regression model. Majority of therespondents were ...
ABSTRACT This study aimed at assessing the implementation of advisory services and input support components by Fadama III beneficiaries in Oyo state. The Project Implementation Manual (PIM) of Fadama III advisory services and input support components which involved specific activities the project proposed to execute was being used as a criteria to check the accomplishment of the project as projected. Thus, in determining the gap between ‘what is’ and‘what ought to be’ beneficiaries o...
AbstractLand productivity of the farmers can be improved when farmers adopt improved soil management techniques that are environmentally friendly. This study looked at land productivity of different use levels of sustainable soil management techniques(SSMT) of arable crop farmers in Imo state, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 209 arable crop farmers. Objectives of this study were elicited from the sampled respondents through a well-structured questionnaire. Da...
Abstract The magnitude of soil management techniques engaged by the crop farmers determines to an extent the level of land productivity of the farmers. This study examined thedeterminants of land pproductivity among arable crop farmers using sustainable soil management techniques in Imo State, Nigeria. Multi-stage randomsampling technique was used to select 209 arable crop farmers for this study. Information on the objectives of this study was elicited from the sampled respondentsthrough a we...
AbstractPrevalence of food insecurity has remained a concern in Imo State and indeed the Sub-Saharan Africa. Hence, this study investigated the analysis of food security among farming households in Imo State, Nigeria. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select 144 farmers for this study. Information on the objectives of this study was elicited from the sampled respondents through a well- structured questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, Food security ind...
ABSTRACT Trees have been an important aspect of human settlements from history in the days of our forefathers and only a few of the urban dwellers have recognized the benefits gotten from these trees. Urban trees has several benefits it provides to the society, including physiological benefits, aesthetic benefits, prevention of land degradation, reduces increased noise level, social and ecological benefits, provision of fruits, nuts, leaves, fuel wood, fodder, vegetables, shade, and windbreak...
The study analysed effect of micro credit on agricultural risk management strategies among small-holder farmers in Abakalilki Local Government Area of Ebonyi state. A multistage sampling was used to select 120 respondents used for the study. Data collected were from the primary source using structured questionnaire. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were used to analyse the data obtained. Based on the objectives of the study. The result obtained showed that males (65%) were more tha...
Wastewater treatment is a technique used to reclaim and reuse wastewater for other productive uses. This reduces the demand for freshwater resources, and further enhance conservation of aquatic habitat, and sustainable utilization of water resources. Concerns for wastewater in Sweden began in the 1930s with only mechanical treatment but efficiently implemented in the 1960s as a result of significant eutrophication observed in open waters such as the Baltic Sea. Although prevailing wastewater ...
Studies on Antioxidant Potentials of Croton