ABSTRACT
This study aims to examine analysis of agricultural financing in Nigeria (A study of Umuchinmere Procredit and First Bank PLC, Enugu). It is believed that generalization will be made on the entire nation based on the results arrived at in the research. The project is divided into five (5) chapter to enhance understanding and convenience. In chapter one, an introduction of the study was made. The statement of the problems were enumerated which includes lack of credit facilities. Decline of Agricultural production and subsequent food shortage in the country. The chapter also includes objective of the study. Significance of the study, scope and limitations of the study and definition of terms. Chapter two concentrated on the review of related literature. In chapter three the research design and methodology was discussed, sources of data e.g primary sources (interviews) secondary sources (text book, papers presented at seminar etc). Also discussed were the population and area of study, sampling of selected financial institutions. the main objective of the bank and their contributions in ensuring the development of Agriculture. Chapter four presented and analyzed the data collected. The project was finally concluded in chapter five after which summary of the findings was made which included that the banks and other financial institutions should render supportive service to farmers and cooperative societies and encourages rural development. Financial institutions should ensure that service and interest charges are moderate to enable famers repay loans. That government should ensure that funds allocated for agricultural productions are directed to a development bank and financial institutions for easy disbursement.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title Page i
Approval Page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgment iv
Abstract v
CHAPTER ONE
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background of the study 1
1.2 Statement of the Study 3
1.3 Objective of the Study 5
1.4 Research Questions 5
1.5 Hypothesis Statement 6
1.6 Significance of the study 7
1.7 Scope of the Study 8
1.8 Limitations of the study 8
CHAPTER TWO
2.0 Review or Related Literature 10
2.1 The Concept of Agricultural Development 10
2.2 Problems of Agricultural Development in Nigeria 12
2.3 The Concept of Agricultural Financing 15
2.4 Agriculture Insurance 21
2.5 Main Objectives of Selected Micro Finance 23
2.6 Importance of Credit to Farmers in Nigeria 26
2.7 Sources of Agricultural Financing in Nigeria 28
2.8 First Bank Agricultural Financing 35
References
CHAPTER THREE
3.0 Research Design and Methodology 41
3.1 Research Design 41
3.2 Area of the Study 41
3.3 Population of the study 42
3.4 Sample and Sampling Procedure 42
3.5 Method of Data Collection 43
3.6 Sources of Data 44
3.7 Reliability of the Instrument 45
3.8 Validity of the Study 45
CHAPTER FOUR
4.0 Data Presentation and Analysis 46
4.1 Introduction 46
4.2 Test of Hypothesis 60
CHAPTER FIVE
5.0 Summary of Findings, Recommendation and Conclusion
5.1 Summary of Findings 69
5.2 Conclusion 71
5.3 Recommendations 72
Bibliography
Appendix
Questionnaire
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