AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION PROGRAMMES IN NIGERIA
Agricultural extension programmes are the media or channels through which new ideas and techniques are disseminated to rural farmers. In other words, they are bodies or agencies which have extension service units that can teach and train extension workers on…
MEANING OF AGRICULTURAL EXTENSION
Agricultural extension can be defined in any of the following ways: It is a process whereby modern farming techniques and research findings are taken to the farmers through extension workers and problems of the farmers are taken to research institutions…
AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE
Agricultural producers have series of risks affecting the income and welfare of their households. These are mainly production risks in relation to: weather conditions, pests and diseases and market conditions. Consequently, the income stability of agricultural stakeholders can be affected.…
ROLES OF NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANISATIONS IN AGRICULTURE
Meaning and characteristics of NonGovernmental Organisations in Agriculture. They are established by private agencies or corporate bodies concerned with the development of agriculture all over the world. They are not owned or controlled by the government. They are privately –…
ROLES OF GOVERNMENT IN AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Government plays an important role in the development of agriculture in Nigeria. This has helped to solve the numerous problems which resulted in the poor development of agriculture. The roles of government in agricultural development include: 1) Provision of Financial…
CLASSIFICATION OF LAND BASED ON USES
There are two major classifications of land based on uses. These are: (a) Agricultural Land: Agricultural land include: Land for crop production. Livestock production. Fisheries. Note: Crop production, livestock production and fisheries can be grouped as farming or agricultural purpose.…
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