ABSTRACT

This research work evaluates factors agribusiness entrepreneurs influencing innovation in abia state Nigeria. Innovation can be viewed as the application of better solutions that meet new requirements, in articulated needs, or existing market needs. This is accomplished through more effective products, processes, services, technologies, or ideas that are readily available to markets, governments and society The term innovation can be defined as something original and, as a consequence, new, that "breaks into" the market or society. As we recognize the roles entrepreneurs plays in the development of the economy. It is equally important to understand what affects them from taking effective entrepreneurship and innovation decision. innovation  in agricultural related business especially in the African setting, have been generally agreed to be affected by lack of market , opportunity access to finance, enabling environment , market information and managerial skills, crime, theft and social dis-order, corruption and bad legal systems, Poor infrastructural facilities, multiple taxation, tedious registration and licensing procedure, and poor access to formal credit facilities. It has been established that despite the performance of agribusiness entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria, the sector was still bedevilled with challenging factors which have retarded the growth and development of the sector.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Title page i

Certification iii

Dedication iv

Acknowledgement v

Table of content vi

Abstract xi

CHAPTER ONE

INTRODUCTION

1.0     Introduction

11.     Background information

1.2 Statement of problem

1.3 Research Question

1.4 Objectives of the study

1 5      Research hypothesis

1.6 Significance of the study

  1.7      Limitation of the study 

 

CHAPTER TWO

LITERATURE REVIEW 

2.1 Describe the Socio- Economic Profile of the Respondents 

2.2.     Sources of Innovation among the Entrepreneurs in the Study Area 

2.3 Estimate the Factors Influencing Innovation AMONG the Entrepreneurs in Abia state, Nigeria

2.4        Identify the Constraints Militating against Innovation among Respondents

CHAPTER THREE

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1    Area of Study

3.2    Selection of Respondents

3.3.    Method of Data Collection

3.4     Method of Data Analysis

 CHAPTER FOUR

RESULT AND DISCUSSION 

4.1 Analysis of Socio-Economic Characteristics of Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State, Nigeria.

4.2    Analysis of Factors Influencing Innovation among Agribusiness Entrepreneurs in Abia State

4.3   Analysis of Constraints Militating against Innovation among Agribusiness Entrepreneurs

CHAPTER FIVE

5.0 SUMMARY OF FINDING, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION, 

5.1 Summary of findings

5.2     Conclusion

5.3    Recommendation

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