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Problem Affecting Small Scale Farmers
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STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEMS
A redirection of attention to
agriculture had long-time been strategized by government and
non-governmental agencies as the right antidote to the crises of
unemployment in Nigeria, yet majority of the rural dwellers seek
migration opportunities hence, compounding the general unemployment
situation and food shortages in the country. An investigation to know
the problems that have made individual (small scale) farming
unattractive becomes imperative.
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The
purpose of this study is to ascertain the major problems that hiders the
production activities of small scale farmers (crops and animals
production) which when addressed will serve as a direct measure to food
shortages and an indirect measure to the lingering problems of
unemployment.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Does small scale farming significantly increase the income earned by the people of Ughelli South Local Government Area?
Is small scale farming the main activity available to the people of Ughelli South?
Had small scale farming been able to reduce unemployment in Ughelli South?
Had
the food production from small scale farming in this area been able to
meet the general food demand of the dwellers of Ughelli South?
Are young school leavers attracted to small scale farming in Ughelli South?
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY
Rural-Urban migration due to unattractive/farming problems and
unemployment had complicated life existence in the urban environment
resulting in a high population density, increase in food demand and
cost, traffic congestion amongst others.
This research work
is set to provide informative hints on the problems in Ughelli South and
also to provide useful information to government establishment aimed at
improving farming and lives of the rural dwellers.
SCOPE OF THE STUDY
The investigation is limited to farmers that have farmed for at least
three to four years within the study area in Arable Crop farming with
cultivated fields of less than five-hectares, domestic animal rearers
with less than five thousand fishes in their ponds and also, home-garden
vegetable farmers scattered around in the local government area.
DEFINITION OF TERMS
Small Scale Farming: This is the type of agriculture created in a subsistence level, void of commercialization.
Large-Scale
Farming: this is a commercial type of agriculture it involves a large
production of crops and animals intended for a widespread distribution
to wholesalers or retail outlets.
Gross-National Product: The total
values of goods produced and services provided by a country during one
year, it is usually the sum total of the gross-domestic product and the
net product.
Rural-Urban Migration: It refers to the movement of
people from the rural areas to the urban (more developed) centres for
the purpose of getting a better education, job, health facilities, wages
and standard of living.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]This research was carried out to determine the problems affecting small-scale farmers in Ughelli South Local Government Area of Delta State. Sixty questionnaires were drawn to generate the necessary information to satisfy the aim of this research and they were randomly administered in most of the farming location within the study area. The data analysis based on the findings shows that the most limiting factors to farming activities in the region is finance. 63.33% of the population depended on ... Continue reading---
