Background of the study

Foreign policy is a necessary activity engaged in by each sovereign State in the international system because no State is an island unto itself, nor can any State be insulated from the actions of others whether favourable or adverse. Bilateral an...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: Cassava is one of the most important crops in Nigeria. It is the most widely cultivated crop in the Southern part of the country in terms of area devoted to it and number of farmers growing it. Indeed, it is growth by almost every househo...

Background to the Study: 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...

ABSTRACT: The main focus of this study is to present an analysis of impact of covid-19 lockdown and increased hunger on the Citizen using Iyana-Paja in Alimosho Local government Area of Lagos as case study. The study adopted survey research design. Using convenie...

Background of the Study: For many centuries, the concept of food security was understood to mean the capability of a nation's farmers, ranchers, and fishermen to provide enough of the food they produce to meet the needs of their whole population (Alexandratos, 2017). The conc...

Background of the study: 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...

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: 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, & Oyeni...

BACKGROUND TO THE STUDY: The Aquaculture Compendium is an encyclopedic, multimedia tool that brings together a wide range of different types of science-based information to support sound decision-making in aquaculture and aquatic resource management worldwid...

ABSTRACT: This study evaluated the implications of fuel subsidy removal crisis in Nigeria. The study specifically examined the implication  of fuel subsidy removal on unemployment in Nigeria, assessed the impact of fuel subsidy removal on  inflatio...

Background of the Study: Nigeria faces serious poverty challenges. Two out of every three Nigerians live below the poverty line of $1 per day in income. Poverty in Nigeria is concentrated in rural areas, which are home to more than 70 percent of the nation’s poor. Developme...

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INTRODUCTION

BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: The role of agricultural sector in an economy cannot be overemphasized. The forward and backward linkages to the rest of the domestic economy, to the international market and w...

CHAPTER ONE

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Background Of The Study: Food scarcity, with its dangers for survival and serious physical and psychological discomfort, has been part of human experi...

CHAPTER ONE

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Background of the Study: It is impossible to overstate the significance of agriculture in the process of bringing about economic growth and devel...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study: In most developed countries, subsistence has been directly or indirectly linked to agriculture. According to the Food and Agr...

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Background of the Study: The process of producing food requires resources, which could be natural or man-made resources. Natural resources include all the materials and forces that are supplied by natu...

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BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY: This study is aimed at finding out the cost of economic cultivation of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is one of the world’s most important...

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Background of the study: This study focuses on determining the economic cultivation costs of cassava in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. It is a crucial staple food crop globally, servin...

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INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: The consequences of population growth on the economic development of less developed countries are not the same because the condition prevailing in these countries are quite d...

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

Background of the study: It is widely acknowledged that Nigerian roads are typically in a state of dilapidation, inadequately maintained, or completel...

1.1 Background to the study

Maize is a part of the vital crops in the globe following rice and wheat (IITA, 2005). The crop remains one of the principal grains farmed in the sub-savanna region of Nigeria (Fatima & Adbul, 2005). For several million people in Africa, maize has become...

ABSTRACT: Cambodian immigrants have become a large population group in the United States since late 1970s. Traditional heath practices and alcohol consumption during pregnancy and lactation have both been associated with risks of maternal and child health in previous research. However, these asso...

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Food insecure individuals do not always have access to adequate food for a healthy lifestyle and are at high risk of detrimental health outcomes. Researchers hypothesize that food insecurity leads to changes in dietary practices, including greater overall food purchase in times...

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

The history of natural rubber production in Nigeria began in 1894 with the exploitation of Funtumia elastic, indigenous wild rubber. The wild trees that yielded rubber were, however, ruined by poor tapping systems, and the export of wild rubber dropped s...

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Urban expansion constitutes one of the key agents of land use change with the impact felt at local, regional and global levels, such impact include spatial growth on agricultural land. This study assesses urban encroachment on agricultural land...

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Yam tubers are prone to infestation by microorganism at all stages of growth and in storage. This rot reduces the quality of yam and affects food security. Pseudomonas fluorescens possess varieties of promising antifungal properties through production of secondary metabolites w...

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Security is the most fundamental need of human beings. There are several interrelated domains of security – physical, emotional, social, economic and political. Urban security issues cover areas of security of lives and properties, healthy security, food security, economi...

1.1Background of the Study

With all the measures implemented to encourage new business, help existing businesses grow and to ultimately improve the economy, there is still a growing concern of business development. As a means to address this concern, microfinance banks were introduced t...

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Cassava, being an important staple, is widely grown in Nigeria. Potential contribution of Cassava Enterprise (CE) to Socioeconomic Status (SES) of entrepreneurs is threatened by fluctuation and unpredictability of cassava production, processing and marketing activities. Informa...

THE PROBLEM AND PROSPECT OF MECHANIZED AGRICULTURE IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OF KATSINA STATE

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Agriculture has long been the backbone of Northern Nigeria's economy, contrib...

THE IMPACT OF LAND USE, LABOUR, AND CAPITAL IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY IN KADUNA STATE.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Agriculture remains a critical sector in Nigeria, contributing significantly to the nation...

CATTLE RUSTLING, CROP DESERTIFICATION, AND BANDITRY AS FACTORS MILITATING LIVESTOCK FARMING IN YOBE STATE, NIGERIA

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

Livestock farming is a crucial component of agriculture in Nigeria, providing livelihood for millions...

JAPA AND ITS IMPACT ON NIGERIAN ECONOMIC SECTORS: ANALYZING EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING, AND TRADE.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

The Japa phenomenon, which refers to the mass migration of Nigerians seek...

JAPA AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITY: THE CONSEQUENCES OF RURAL-URBAN MIGRATION IN NIGERIA.

Chapter One: Introduction

Background of the Study

The Japa phenomenon, characterized by the large-scale migration of Nigerians seeking better o...

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The current challenge of food security has called for exploitation of natural product, with potential nutritional and therapeutic characteristic, especially from less tapped agent. Cirina forda belongs to the Order Lepidoptera, family satuniidae, it’s an insect that has b...

ELECTRICITY VANDALISM IN NIGER STATE: UNDERSTANDING THE MOTIVATIONS AND ITS EFFECTS ON AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES

Chapter One: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

Electricity is a critical resource that underpins modern economic ac...

ABSTRACT

Post-harvest spoilage of fruits, particularly tomatoes and peppers, poses significant challenges to food security and economic sustainability in Nigeria. This study investigated the comparative antimicrobial efficacy of aqueous...

1.1 Background of the Study

Land encroachment, characterized as the uncontrolled extension or invasion of land for purposes including agricultural, urban development, or other activities, has emerged as a substantial global issue. The g...

1.0 Background of the Study

Zobo drink, made from dried calyces of Hibiscus sabdariffa, is a popular and widely consumed beverage in many parts of the world, particularly in West Africa. The drink is known for its vibrant red color, ref...