TABLE OF CONTENT
Tittle page ………………………………………………………………………
Declaration…………………………………………………………………………………………….. ii
Certification…………………………………………………………………………………………….. iii
Dedication………………………………………………………………………………………………… iv.
Acknowledgement……………………………………………………………………………………… v
Table of content…………………………………………………………………………………………. vi
List of tables………………………………………………………………………………………………. vii
Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………………… ix
CHAPTER ONE:
Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………………….. 1
Background of the study…………………………………………………………………………… 2
Objectives of study……………………………………………………………………………………. 4
Research question……………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Research hypothesis…………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Significance of study…………………………………………………………………………………. 4
CHAPTER TWO
- Agricultural practices in Nigeria…………………………………………………………………. 5
- State of agriculture in Nigeria……………………………………………………………………… 7
- Problems of agriculture in Nigeria…………………………………………………………………. 7
- How to solve problems of agriculture in Nigeria………………………………10..
CHAPTER THREE
Research methodology………………………………………………………………
- Research method……………………………………………………………………………………….. 12
- Research design………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
- Population of study……………………………………………………………………………………. 13
- State of agriculture in Benue………………………………………………………………………… 14
- Government efforts in developing agriculture in Benue state…………………………… 15
CHAPTER FOUR
Data representation and analysis of agricultural production capacity
- Benue state agricultural production capacity…………………………………………………….. 16
- Investment opportunities in Benue state agriculture……………………………………………. 23
- Incentives for investment in Benue state…………………………………………………………… 24
- Vision of the ministry of agriculture in the year 2021-2031………………………………. 25
CHAPTER FIVE
Summary, conclusion and recommendations
- Summary of findings………………………………………………………………………………………… 27
- Conclusion………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
- Recommendation………………………………………………………………………………………………. 28
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ABSTRACT
This study is aimed at accessing the role and distinct important potentials, of the agricultural sector in Nigeria. This study adopted descriptive analysis method to ascertain the major roles played by the agricultural sector in the Nigerian economy.
Result from this research shows that the agricultural sector has not really obtained maximum benefits from available resources. This can be certified as a result of negligence of the Nigeria agricultural sector.
This study recommends that more attention should be paid to the Nigerian agricultural sector, in order to boost the economy and lead to increase standard of living through achieving sustainable agriculture.