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Economic Analysis Of Processing And Marketing Of Cashew Products
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1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The broad objective of this study is to
analyze through research in the production, processing and marketing of
cashew products in the study area. The specific objectives are to:
i) Identify the cashew products;
ii) Ascertain the techniques used in cashew products processing;
iii) Access the channels in which the product are marketed;
iv) Identify the problems of processing and marketing of cashew products and;
v) Make recommendation based on the findings.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
This
research finding was chosen for Udenu Local Government area of Enugu
State as a result of the abundance of cashew producers, processors and
marketers in the study area. Cashew has diverse uses and its importance
can not be over emphasized. Cashew nut is a popular snack, and its rich
flavour means that it is often eaten on its own, highly salted or
sugared. Trees are used in the control of coastal erosion. Cashew apple
is eaten fresh which is high in vitamin. Dried cashew trees can also
serve as fuel for cooking food. In addition, cashew nutshell liquid
(CNSL), a by product of processing cashew, is mostly composed of
anacardic acids. These acids have been used effectively against tooth
absceses due to their lethality to bacteria. These products need to be
fully utilized for maximum production and minimize waste. Also this
study will help to access the techniques used in the processing of
cashew products and the grading system used in the standardization of
products. The study also helps to know the products being processed and
marketed in the study area. The marketing system available to them and
also the economic value attached to the sales. Therefore, I hope that
the study if carefully examined shall help in the utilization of cashew
products as studied and analyzed through this research work.
1.5 LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
This
study or researches were limited by many factors: firstly, the time
allowed for this study was short compared to the volume of work
requirement to bring out a comprehensive research work. Secondly,
finance was one of the major factors to reach the respondents in their
various locations in one way or the other requires some costs. Language
barrier is another limitation. Many of the respondents were illiterate
who could not read out the questions from the questionnaire. Some of the
respondents were also griped with fear and doubt about the genuineness
of the research. The system of their measurement lacked appropriateness.
For example, the products marketed or processed could not be accurately
measured. All these really made the research face a lot of
inconsistence in obtaining data. In spite of all these limitations, the
work or result of this analysis is reliable, accurate and valid.
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