THE IMPACT OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE RURAL SETTING OF EDO STATE CASE STUDY OF UHUNMWODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
ATTENTION:
BEFORE YOU READ THE
PROJECT WORK, PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW. THANK YOU!
TO GET THE FULL
PROJECT FOR THE TOPIC BELOW PLEASE CALL:
08068231953,
08168759420
TO GET MORE PROJECT
TOPICS IN YOUR DEPARTMENT, PLEASE VISIT:
THE
IMPACT OF CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETIES ON AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN THE RURAL
SETTING OF EDO STATE CASE STUDY OF UHUNMWODE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF EDO STATE
ABSTRACT
The study focuses on the impact
of co-operative societies on agricultural production in the rural setting of
Edo state. Results obtained from the interview shows that credit disburse to
the farmers constitute serious administrative problem which is hindering the
effectiveness of the scheme. The loans applied for and the amount approved and
disbursed to the farmers are not enough to move so there are no thorough
supervision on the part of the official of the co-operative and the ministry of
agriculture.
Recommendation we made on how to
solve these problems in the existing farmers co-operative societies.
CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY
In recent
times, considerable interest has been shown by agricultural including
economist, policy makers and financial institution on the need to direct
attenuation to the farmer in Nigeria. This deserved attention; stem from the
conviction that in the short fun, Nigeria can rely on farmers to supply the
bulk of food and other agricultural produces required feed booth our teaming
population and the need of the agro-base industrial sectors. One of the option
is for the government to encourage the farmers to improve on the quality and
quality of their food production thought the supply of credit. It is the light
of the above objective that the federal government of Nigeria feet that there
was a compelling need to establish a national credit institution e.g. Nigeria
agricultural and cooperative bank limited (NACB)
This co-operative bank was established as a national agricultural credit
institution. Co-operative societies deliver credit to the agricultural sector
of the Nigeria economy having to the following specific objective as its
central focus.
i.
Promotion of agricultural production and
rural development.
ii.
Assisting in the improvement of the income and
quality of life of Nigeria rural population.
iii.
Contributing to the overall growth and development
of the Nigeria economy.
iv.
Increasing the nations output of food and cash
crops to meet the needs of a rapidly increasing population.
OBJECTIVE
OF THE STUDY
Some of the objective of the study can be stated as follows.
i.
The extent to which the uses of the credit has help
in improving the production and income of farmers.
ii.
To identify problems associated with co-operative
societies.
iii.
To identify problems associated with the credit
delivery system.
iv.
And suggest ways of eliminating such problems.
STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
The study is intended to equip the students with the knowledge and expertise in
agricultural therefore this study is very relevant to the students educational
career and this study will enable the student to make useful contribution in
agricultural development in the country.
It is also hoped that this study will be of great use to both farmers and
prospective farmer’s co-operative societies and government alike.
The farmers will be kept abreast of the happening in the field of agricultural
and then re-appraise their operational plans of particular significance, also
it is if the benefits enjoyed by farmer in Nigeria that adopted or received the
credit facilities extended to then by the societies co-operative which among
others improved if production and income.
The study will also be beneficial to the government because it will enable them
to map out strategies for development and growth of agricultural sector by
encouraging and providing funds and input to these farmers who account for up
to 90% of total agricultural output.
This study will also help co-operative societies to adopt certain measure for
better parturient relationship.
Finally,
it is hoped that the study will be useful to students or researchers who may
wish to undertake similar studies.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The study will emphasis the importance of co-operative societies in financing
farmers in rural setting of Edo state.
AFFILIATE LINKS:
Comments
Post a Comment