The study determine the effect of branding strategy on the marketing of rice in Benue state. Statement of the Problem The demand for rice is rising speedily at an estimated rate of 10% per annum (NRDS, 2009), due to population growth and urbanization (Adejumo-Ayibiowu,2010;   Inuwa  et  al.,  2011).  Even   though,  there  is  growing ... Continue Reading

The study determine the effect of branding strategy on the marketing of rice in Benue state. Statement of the Problem The demand for rice is rising speedily at an estimated rate of 10% per annum (NRDS, 2009), due to population growth and urbanization (Adejumo-Ayibiowu,2010;   Inuwa  et  al.,  2011).  Even   though,  there  is  growing ... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The study assessed the role of middlemen in the marketing of paddy rice in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue state. Simple random technique was used to select respondents. 140 copies of questionnaire were administered with the aim of reaching out to 70 rice farmers and 70 middlemen in the four major markets of study area. Frequency... Continue Reading

                                     ABSTRACT The study assessed the role of middlemen in the marketing of paddy rice in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue state. Simple random technique was used to select respondents. 140 copies of questionnaire were administered with the aim of reaching out to 70 rice farmers and 70... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT’ This research was designed to access the Profitability and Technical Efficiency Analysis of Rice Production in Esan Central and North East Local Government Areas of Edo State with a specific objective of examine the socio-economic characteristics of the farmers, determine the profitability of rice in the stud area. The study used... Continue Reading

Abstract This research was designed to determine and compare the technical efficiency and input levels used in rice production under farmer managed irrigation systems (FMIS) and rain fed systems (RFS) in Kogi State. It also compared the effects of socioeconomic characteristics on the technical efficiency of farmers in the FMIS and RFS. Four null... Continue Reading

Soil organic matter is the decomposed and partially decomposed remains of plants and animals in the soil and this help in nutrient recycling. This work evaluated the effect of compost types on various organic carbon fractions and microaggregation. Soil samples collected at 0-20 cm depth were analyzed for total organic carbon (TOC), free... Continue Reading

Extraction of oil from plants and animals’ source for production of fat liqour to render the  leather soft by a sort of lubricating the fibres after tanning is being a practice for long. However,  the oils and fats that were formerly used almost exclusively are now becoming scarce and  expensive, thus there are need to source for alternative... Continue Reading

The main focused of this study was to evaluate the adoption of improved rice production technologies among farmers in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The specific objectives of the study are to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of rice farmers, identify the sources of information used by rice farmers, describe the level of... Continue Reading

The main focused of this study was to evaluate the adoption of improved rice production technologies among farmers in Kudan Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The specific objectives of the study are to: describe the socio-economic characteristics of rice farmers, identify the sources of information used by rice farmers, describe the level of... Continue Reading

AGRICULTURAL FINANCING OF RICE PRODUCTION IN NIGERIA: A CASE STUDY OWAN-EAST LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, EDO STATE (PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS) ABSTRACT This project work was carried out to investigate how rice production is financed in Edo State a case study of Owan East Local Government Area, Nigeria. This is due to the fact that rice is a widely... Continue Reading

Looking at the mutual benefit (Symbiosis) of cattle egrets and cattle, their feeding mode and all characteristics that make them a great kind of bird.... Continue Reading

Abstract The standard of education in Nigeria is rapidly depreciating or falling and these can be traced to poor and lackadaisical attitude of supervisors of student-teachers. Also, the issue of work ethics and attitudes of civil servants especially teachers in Benue state remains the major challenges confronting the State. It can be observed that... Continue Reading

Abstract The standard of education in Nigeria is rapidly depreciating or falling and these can be traced to poor and lackadaisical attitude of supervisors of student-teachers. Also, the issue of work ethics and attitudes of civil servants especially teachers in Benue state remains the major challenges confronting the State. It can be observed that... Continue Reading

TABLE OF CONTENTS Title page -------------------------------------------------------------i Approval page -------------------------------------------------------ii Certification page ---------------------------------------------------iii Dedication -----------------------------------------------------------iv Acknowledgement... Continue Reading

The study set out to investigate the effect of welding and fabrication business on the poverty status of welders in Makurdi local government area. The study adopted a simple random sampling technique select 60 respondents. Data was collected through a structured questionnaire and was analyzed in frequency tables and percentages and a logistic... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT This project work was carried out to investigate how rice production is financed in Edo State a case study of Owan East Local Government Area, Nigeria. This is due to the fact that rice is a widely consumed crop in Nigeria, in the view of farming, for farmers to carry out their farming operation, government and agricultural banks should... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT The primary aim of this project is to show the importance of Rice in our Country is embarked upon to examine the various ways in which Rice can be used for the production of snacks and bread in restaurant menu. Also to know the usefulness of rice and how it can be turned into fine flour to make snacks and bread.   TABLE OF CONTENTS Title... Continue Reading

ABSTRACT Cassava (roots and tubers) and Rice (cereals) are common staples among small scaled farmers in developing countries like Nigeria and it is an age-long practices. The categories of farmers that engages in value-addition of processing have recorded an appreciable income  increase and has economic advantages. Hence, this study examines... Continue Reading