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The Contributions Of Agriculture To Rural Development
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1.3 OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY:
The
objective of this research is to assess or weigh the contribution which
agriculture has provided to the development of Udi Local Government
Area of Enugu State. Again to assess that the greatest problem facing
many nations and developing states is hunger and poverty especially in
the rural areas.
Furthermore, to change many negative attitude towards the introduction of some scientific equipment and method of farming.
A:
To enable the country to achieve self sufficiency in the supply of
foods by local production of adequate quantities of high quality foods
to keep pace with the food demand of the production.
B: To provide raw material for local and foreign agrobased industries.
C:
To provide employment opportunities for able bodied people and to
satisfy the market demand for locally manufactured products.
1.4 SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY:
The
study of the contributions of agriculture to the rural development of
Udi Local Government Area is considered vital because it is believed
that the result will help us to know the contributions which agriculture
has provided to the local government area.
The findings will also
alert government of Enugu State on some problems that hinder the
contributions so that appropriate measures will be taken for
improvement.
It is hoped that the findings will serve as a guide to the agricultural planners when adopting any programme.
The
findings will further influence the habits and attitudes of the people
who think that agriculture is meant for the illiterate and poor people.
And by knowing the contributions and agriculture in the state, it will
increase peoples incentives and will therefore, make way for more
increase in the capacity of food production in Udi Local Government
Area.
1.5 RESEARCH QUESTIONS:
1. What are the contributions of agriculture to rural development?
2. Does the contributions change the attitude of farmers towards agriculture?
3. Does it make life better to dwellers of Udi Local Government Area or worst for them.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]For the purpose of this research work, an opinion survey was made using oral interview and author - constructed questionnaire to examine “the contributions of agriculture to rural development†using Udi Local Government Area of Enugu as a case study.The researchers relied on data collected from seventy-five (75) respondents who were agricultural concerned persons.To guide the research, the above opinions were gathered and analysed/interpreted, analysis of data revealed agriculture ... Continue reading---
