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Problems Of Co-operative Societies In The Marketing Of Agricultural Products
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SIGNIFICANT OF THE STUDY
This project is important to the society and students of co-
Operative who are making or intending to make research societies in the near future.
It
is also significant to co-operative or potential investors as it gives
them insight into the nature of co-operatives societies and benefits
that exist in the areas of co-operative society.
Furthermore, it
gives the reader an insight into the role played by co-operative society
in the marketing and production of food crops in the area of
operations. However, another significant aspects of this study are to
provide a guide to clearing of certain misconceptions about co-operative
societies.
The study would also emphasize the need for forming
co-operative societies in the rural areas. In addition, the project can
also serve as readily material for leisure period.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Does transportation problem in any way disrupt the marketing of your products?
Does price instability in any way affect the expansion of the co-operators production?
Has lack of equal distribution of agricultural product problem in any way affects the image of the co-operators
What type of farm implements do you use?
How does storage facilities affects them?
To what extent, does lack of capital militate against farming activities in your area.
LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
Lack of data
Data on all the farmers who belong to food crops co-operative societies in Enugu zone were difficult to come by.
Time factor
The
time allowable for the research were in a fact short especially when
such research work must be combined with lectures and studies.
FINANCIAL CONSTRAINTS
Within the time of this research work, sufficient fund was
not
within the reach of the researcher because of the present economic
crunch in the country. This scarcity of fund acted restrictively as
prices of things were rising every hour of the day.
RESPONDENTS ATTITUDE
Nigerian
transportation system is yet to develop and now with the problem of
petroleum scarcity in the country. The researcher finds it almost
impossible to touch the necessary areas as expected.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This study is carried out to find the problems of cooperative in the marketing of agricultural food products in Enugu zone of Enugu State.The study became necessary because of the recent increases in the price of food crop in the country. Because of time lapses, a survey sample was used to study the entire population covering Oji-River, Udi, Enugu North, Enugu South, Awgu and Ezeagu local government areas of the state.Direct sampling methods was used in administering the questionnaire. The data ... Continue reading---
