THE CONTRIBUTION OF AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES TO FOOD PRODUCTION (A CASE STUDY SELECTED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE)
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THE CONTRIBUTION OF
AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES TO FOOD PRODUCTION
(A CASE STUDY
SELECTED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN ENUGU NORTH LOCAL
GOVERNMENT AREA, ENUGU STATE)
ABSTRACT
Modern form of Co-operative leaves
their origin in the tension and opportunities created by industrialization and
urbanization in the nineteenth Century in Europe. Much of the early interested
in co-operative structure seemed from deep regards to the social consequence of
industrial capitalism, critics of the new order not simply a framework for
business organisation but also as a vehicle for the reutilization of radical
social and political goals. However, much concepts of c-operative have been
erased the claims of earlier social prophets, a residual belief remains that
co-operators are motivated by group interest as well as self interest, and that
non-economic as well as economic objectives may be pursued. Other of
these propositions present difficulties through not inseparable one’s in terms
of applying economic analysis to the study of applying economic analysis to the
study of Co-operatives, it is pertinently imperative and a restrictive device
of immense capacity that co-operative organisations have paid the way for the
new economic and social order not only for those, ‘depressed’ in the economy
who (mostly of less privileged) are at the receiving end, the logical and
social justice, which they embody, but in our ability to translate them
concretely and realistically from social theory into social fact and to make
them effective in our daily live. We must always remember that co-operative are
organizations of by and for members therefore they are designed to respond to
the needs of members. Agricultural Co-operative has created for the economic
charge, for increasing in food produce, for building a better or a more just
and equitable society. They serve to give individuals through voluntary
co-operation and mutual assistance, control or bit of their destiny to make
people in some way asters of their own fate, subjects and not objects of their
history. Co-operatives are of course pragmatic institution noted in
reality of concerts goals.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract
Table of
Contents
CHAPTER
ONE
1.0
Introduction
1.1 Background of the
Study
1.2 Statement of the
Problems
1.3 Objectives of the
Study
1.4 Research
Questions
1.5 Significance of the
Study
1.6 Scope of
Study
1.7 Definition of
Terms
CHAPTER
TWO
2.1
Brief History of Peace Broiler/Hatchery and Agricultural Engineers (Enugu)
FMCS
2.2 The role of Agricultural
Co-operative Organization
2.3 Farming Systems/Agricultural
System
2.4 The Importance of
Agricultural Co-operative
2.5 Problems of Agricultural
Co-operative
2.6 Market of
Produce
CHAPTER
THREE
3.0 Research Design and
Methodology
3.1 Area of
Study
3.2 Population and
Sample
3.3 Source of
Data
3.4 Instrument for Data
Collection
3.5 Data Collection
Procedure
3.6 Method of Data
Analysis
CHAPTER
FOUR
4.0 Presentation, Analysis and
Interpretation of Data
4.1 Presentations of
Data
CHAPTER
FIVE
5.0
Summary of Findings , Recommendation and
Conclusion
5.1 Summary of
Findings
5.2
Recommendations
5.2
Conclusions
Bibliography
Questionnaire
Appendix
CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Agriculture, from the beginning of
time, the first concern of man has been food clothing and shelter in that
order. Agriculture being one of the oldest industries, its origin can be
traced to the earliest human societies. the existence of man fro
the prehistoric era up to the era ancient civilization depended on the ability
of the individual to hunt and gather food for consumption. Food was,
however the basic source of life which provided him energy in his wondering and
constant struggle for survival. However, with the realization that food
was basic need for survival, efforts were made by early man to cultivate crops.
In spite of the limitations which
agriculture is facing, it still remained the most important sector of the world
economy. Agriculture is a basic industry that supports all industries and
all aspects of needs can justify from its role and contributions to nation
building. Between 75 – 80% of working population in rural areas
engage in agriculture production (farming). Some are provide jobs in the
industries e.g. textile industry, Breweries and shoe industry.
Agriculture aids in rural development,
with the location of industries that utilize agricultural produce in an area
other investors go to rural areas to set up factories trade and operate
business centers people are employed and paid to earn their living.
Agricultural provides industrial raw material, textile mills required cotton,
and plastic industries use rubber/latex.
Agricultural involves operational
clearing of the land and the breaking-up of surface soil, the sowing for seeds,
the removal of the weeds from the farm, the harvesting and storage of crops
which are disposed of by marketing and the breeding and rearing of
animals. All these Co-operatives can do in a number of different, which
involve amounts of labour, time, expense and productivity. Agricultural
education is an area in agriculture that a concern with helping people to
develop a desire to learn and teach agriculture. This is a change of
behaviour towards agricultural practices.
1.2 STATEMENT
OF PROBLEM
Agricultural co-operatives are greatly
involved in food production so as to improve the social and economic life of
the members and the country as a whole.
In spite of these, agricultural
co-operative are still experience low food production owning to some
distributing factors, as it associated being studied.
1.
High financial commitment in the formation of the agricultural co-operative of
different size and types.
2.
Members neglecting their obligations, participating in-group farm work in the
farmland weeding, planting, harvesting and marketing of farm produce.
3.
Procurement of farm inputs like high yielding seeds, stem and seeding,
agro-chemical disinfectants and fertilizer.
4.
Problems of marketing of produce and efficiently distribution and returns to
inputs utilized.
1.3 OBJECTIVE
OF STUDY
In food production the study is aimed
all examining the role of Agriculture Co-operative food production so as to
benefit members and the society as a whole. The purposes of this study
are:
i.
To identify the factor that can cause low food production in agriculture
co-operative in (Enugu) North.
ii.
To investigate whether problem identified are associated with the agriculture
co-operative society.
iii.
To investigate the farms of supports and incentives provided by the government
to the agriculture co-operatives if there are any.
iv.
To find out the ways and methods that can be used in solving the problems of low
food productivity.
1.4 RESEARCH
QUESTIONS
To achieve the purpose or objectives of
this study the following research questions were formulated.
i.
What are the causes of the low food production among agriculture co-operative
in Enugu North Local Government Area?
ii.
To what extent are the problem identified applied or associated with the
agriculture co-operative societies being studied?
iii.
Do agricultural co-operative receive incentives from the government?
iv. What form does
the incentives from government take?
v.
What are the ways/methods that can afford possible solutions to the problems of
low food production?
1.5
SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The findings of this research work will
enable the society to know what to do in order to improve or enhance the
economic activities of the society. This research work will equally help
the Federal government whose set objective is to use co-operative in rural
development and increasing the production capacity of the country.
The producer of agricultural products
will also benefit because their effective production will be assured through
the effective and efficient management of the agricultural co-operatives in
food production and there will be an increase in food supply and production in
the country thereby leading to a fall in price of goods. When this is
achieved, the consumers and the general public will benefit.
When there is an efficient and
effective management of agricultural produce in food production, the
co-operative societies especially the rural based ones, it will help in
development recommendations of this research work will also be of great benefit
to other co-operative societies in the country as it well served as reference
material from them.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. Enterprise
This is institution
of businesses that perform services and provides good for its members.
2. Integration
This is the act and
measure towards influencing the level of enlightenment, understanding and
consequently, personal emotional feeling of the member towards co-operative in
a positive direction.
3. Patronage
Refunds
These are special
rights accrued to members in terms of surplus in proportion to the individual
members turnover under payment in marketing co-operative.
4. Co-Operative
Effect
The degree of extra
satisfaction, which a member derives as a result of participation in the
co-operative as compared to working done.
5. Sociological
Group
This group of people
with different roles, commons identify common value, internal structure, good
level of communication etc.
6. Reserve Funds
Reserve funds are
funds created and maintained with the co-operative business enterprise for
different reasons but especially as a form of security against negative
eventualities.
7. Co-operative
Nisus
The functional
relationship between members of business units, and co-operative business unit
or the degree of integration between the private unit and the co-operative
business enterprise.
8. Returns
These are monetary
values resulting from the sale of output of the enterprise.
9. Statutory
Reserves
They are reserves
that are created by low whether members like it or not.
10. Voluntary Reserves
They are reserves by
the act of free will of the members.
11. Share Capital
This is the money contributed
by members in other to make their co-operative functional, usually on their
acquisition of membership.
12. Loan Bonds
These are loan
agreements, which every borrower has to sign for the co-operative enterprise.
13. Quorum
This is the minimum number
of co-operative members allowed in the byelaw to make decision for the society.
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