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Effect Of 2012 Flood Disaster On The Socio-economic Characteristics Of Cassava Farmers
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The study examined the effect of flood disaster on the socio-economic characteristics or cassava farmers in Etsako East Local Government Area of Edo State.
Simple random sampling procedure was used to select 100 respondent from four communities. A well structured interview schedule was used to obtain data. Descriptive statistics, and t-test were employed in the analysis.
The results showed that there were more male farmers in the study area when female farmers. Most of the farmers were married and they practice full time farming. Few of the farmers have at least 2 hectare of their farm size. Most of the farmers were also into other crop cultivation like vegetable and yam and most of the farmer were into commercial farming. The Correlation showed significant relationship between respondent’s socio-economic characteristic and the general effect of flooding and the t-test establish a statistically differences between the effect of flooding on output. This study therefore recommends that Government show empower the people living in the area by creating jobs to reduce the poverty rate in the study area.
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Thus the catastrophic result of
the extreme global flood has greatly deteriorated the lands and
production of cassava. This has therefore resulted to low productivity
and high cost of purchasing the produce and it calls for a careful study
for the rescue of cassava production. All these may not be ruled out in
the areas affected by the 2012 flood disasters especially in Etsako
Local Government Area. The questions therefore are as followsWhat are the levels of effects of these natural ... Continue reading---
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CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 3 ]Thus the catastrophic result of
the extreme global flood has greatly deteriorated the lands and
production of cassava. This has therefore resulted to low productivity
and high cost of purchasing the produce and it calls for a careful study
for the rescue of cassava production. All these may not be ruled out in
the areas affected by the 2012 flood disasters especially in Etsako
Local Government Area. The questions therefore are as followsWhat are the levels of effects of these natural ... Continue reading---
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