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The Economics Problems Of Cassava Production
[A CASE STUDY OF ITU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA]
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PROBLEMS STATEMENT
To find out if there are suitable planting materials in cassava production.
To determine if farmers in Itu find cassava production more lucrative.
To investigate if there are available resources and materials to enhance cassava cultivation in Itu.
1.3 JUSTIFICATION AND BENEFICIARIES
Cassava
is an important crop in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
It provides over 80% of the natives of Itu constant food on their table.
It is therefore cultivated with pride. The justification of the study
therefore is on the fact that there is need to analyze scientifically if
cassava production is economically (profitably) viable in Itu Local
Government Area of Akwa Ibom State.
The beneficiaries of the study
include the farmers in the village, the clan, the state and the Nigeria
in general. Also expected benefits from the study include researchers in
the field of agriculture, economics and marketing research units of
colleges of education and universities.
1.4 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
The
main objective of the study is to analyse the problem of cassava
production in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. The
sub-objective include:
To determine the number of hectares of land of cassava farms in Itu Local Government Area.
To examine the various factors which influenced and limit cassava cultivation in Itu Local Government Area.
To determine the profitability of cassava production in Itu Local Government Area.
1.5 HYPOTHESIS
Whether or not cassava farming is a lucrative venture in Itu.
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