Determinants of Households’ Preference for Home Grown Rice Consumption in North Central, Nigeria
The study was carried out to evaluate the determinants of household preference for homegrown rice consumption in North Central, Nigeria. The study had five specific objectives, while one hypothesis was tested for the study. Multi stage sampling technique was used to sample respondents, while a well-structured questionnaire was used for data collection from the 360 […]
Read MoreAN APPRAISAL OF POPULATION GROWTH AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN NIGERIA 1983-2017
The study assessed the effects of population growth on the Nigerian economy from 1983 to 2017. Annual time series data were used to accomplish the targeted goals of the study. The ADF unit root test and the normality test were used to determine whether the time series data were stationary and had a uniform distribution. […]
Read MoreAUGMENTING REALITY FOR VISUAL FIELD LOSS: INTEGRATING OVERLAID INFORMATION TO INCREASE THE FIELD OF VIEW
The evolutionary survival of the human race has depended heavily on vision. It is the sense that is most employed for daily tasks including identifying and interacting with things, navigating through a busy environment, finding food, and avoiding predators (Tong, 2018). It is easy to take vision and the capacity to comprehend the visual world […]
Read MoreCOMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF SORGHUM PRODUCTION AMONG PARTICIPANTS AND NON – PARTICIPANTS OF FADAMA III ADDITIONAL FINANCING PROGRAM IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The study carried out comparative analysis of sorghum production among participants and non-participants of FADAMA III AF in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Primary data were used for this study. A multistage sampling technique was used to select a total sample size of five hundred and sixty-one (561) sorghum farmers comprising two hundred and thirty-eight […]
Read MoreOPTIMAL FARM PLAN FOR MAIZE AND LEGUMES INTERCROPPING SYSTEMS IN FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
ABSTRACT The study evaluated the Optimal Farm Plan for Maize and Legumes Intercropping Systems in the Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. Primary data were used for this study. A multistage sampling technique was used to select a sample size of three hundred and twenty-two (322) maize-legume farmers in the study area. Data were analyzed using Descriptive […]
Read MoreDETERMINANTS OF CONSUMPTION EXPENDITURE ON LOCAL AND IMPORTED RICE IN GWAGWALADA, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY ABUJA, NIGERIA
The study determined the consumption expenditure on local and imported rice in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, Nigeria. A multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 180 respondents for the study. Data were collected using questionnaire were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results of the reliability test gave a Cronbach’s alphas of 0.6101 […]
Read MorePROFITABILITY AND EFFICIENCY OF RESOURCE UTILIZATION IN TOMATO PRODUCTION AMONG FARMERS IN PLATEAU STATE
ABSTRACT The study determined the profitability and efficiency of resource utilization in tomato production among farmers in Plateau state. Primary data were used for the study. Multi-stage random sampling technique was used to select a total of two hundred and fifty (250) tomato farmers used for the study. Descriptive and inferential statistics were used […]
Read MoreECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF PADDY RICE PRODUCTION IN GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
This study examined the economic analysis of paddy Rice Production in Gwagwalada, FCT Abuja. Primary data obtained through the use of questionnaire administered to hundred (100) randomly selected respondents was used for the study. The data collected was analyzed using descriptive statistics, farm budgeting technique, and profitability ratios. The result from this study show that […]
Read MoreCOSTS AND RETURNS ANALYSIS OF PEPPER (Capsicum species) PRODUCTION IN KUJE AREA COUNCIL, FEDERAL CAPITAL TERRITORY, NIGERIA
The study examined the costs and returns analysis of pepper (Capsicum species) production in Kuje Area Council, Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria. The specific objectives were: determine the socio-economic characteristics of pepper farmers, analyze the costs and returns of pepper production, evaluate the factors influencing output of pepper production, and identify the constraints faced by pepper […]
Read MoreTHE ROLE OF ICT IN DISSEMINATION OF MAIZE TECHNOLOGIES IN GWAGWALADA AREA COUNCIL OF FCT, ABUJA, NIGERIA.
ABSTRACT The study examined the Uses of ICT for Dissemination of maize Technologies in Gwagwalada Area Council of Abuja. Primary data were used for the study. Multi-stage random sampling techniques were used to obtain the relevant data. A sample of 45 Extension Agents was selected from the list of Extension Agents situated in Agricultural Development […]
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