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The Economic Problems Of Cassava Production
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1.5 HYPOTHESIS
H0:there are no factors that hinders effective cassava production in Itu LGA
H1:there are factors that hinders effective cassava production in Itu LGA
H02:cassava production has no significant impact on the economic development of Itu LGA
H2:cassava production has a significant impact on the economic development of Itu LGA
1.6 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
It
is believed that at the completion of the study, the findings will be
of great importance to the farmers in Itu LGA and beyond, as the study
seek to ascertain the factors inhibiting effective production of cassava
in the local government, the study will also be of importance to the
Local government management, as the study seek to explore the benefit of
effective cassava production to the economy of Itu LGA and beyond, as
this will facilitate effective financing of the agricultural sector.
The
study would also be of immense importance to students, researchers and
scholars who are interested in developing a further study on the subject
matter
1.7 SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY
The scope of the
study covers the economic problems of cassava production in Itu LGA of
AkwaIbom state. But in the cause of the study, there were some factors
which limited the scope of the study:
a) AVAILABILITY OF RESEARCH
MATERIAL: The research material available to the researcher is
insufficient, thereby limiting the study.
b) TIME: The time frame
allocated to the study does not enhance wider coverage as the
researcher has to combine other academic activities and
examinations with the study.
c) FINANCE: The finance available
for the research work does not allow for wider coverage as resources
are very limited as the researcher has other academic bills to
cover
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Cassava
Manihotesculenta is a
woody shrubnative to South America of the spurge family, Euphorbiaceae.
It is extensively cultivated as an annual crop in tropical and
subtropical regions for its edible starchy tuberous root, a major source
of carbohydrates.
Cassava production
Cassava (Manihotesculenta)
production is vital to the economy of Nigeria as the country is the
world's largest producer of the commodity. The crop is produced in 24 of
the country's 36 states.
Economic growth
Economic growth is the
increase in the inflation-adjusted market value of the goods and
services produced by an economy over time. It is conventionally measured
as the percent rate of increase in real gross domestic product, or real
GDP.
1.9ORGANIZATION OF THE STUDY
This research work is organized
in five chapters, for easy understanding, as follows. Chapter one is
concern with the introduction, which consist of the (background of the
study), statement of the problem, objectives of the study, research
questions, research hypotheses, significance of the study, scope of the
study etc. Chapter two being the review of the related literature
presents the theoretical framework, conceptual framework and other areas
concerning the subject matter. Chapter three is a research
methodology covers deals on the research design and methods adopted in
the study. Chapter four concentrate on the data collection and analysis
and presentation of finding. Chapter five gives summary, conclusion,
and recommendations made of the study.
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