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The Role Of Agriculture In The Economic Diversification Of The Nigerian Economy: (1980 – 2016), Adamu Hassan Muhammad, Tahir Hussaini Mairiga, Iliya Ayuba Thompson, Usman Ismaeel Bello
The Role Of Agriculture In The Economic Diversification Of The Nigerian Economy: (1980 – 2016), Adamu Hassan Muhammad, Tahir Hussaini Mairiga, Iliya Ayuba Thompson, Usman Ismaeel Bello
Bullion
This study empirically examines the role of agriculture in the diversification of the Nigerian economy, using time series data from 1980–2016. Estimation results using Cointegration and Vector Error Correction Technique indicate that agricultural output has a positive relationship and significant impact with non-oil exports (NOE) and that non-oil revenue has a positive relationship with non-oil exports (NOE). It was recommended that, government should endeavor to increase agricultural productivity by improving its expenditure on the sector so as to enhance the growth of the economy. Government should also increase its non-oil revenue and revive the sector through sufficient budgetary allocation and …
"A Glass Of Milk Strengthens A Nation." Law Development, And China's Dairy Tale, Xiaoqian Hu
"A Glass Of Milk Strengthens A Nation." Law Development, And China's Dairy Tale, Xiaoqian Hu
Journal of Food Law & Policy
Historically, China was a soybean nation and not a dairy nation. Today, China has become the world’s largest dairy importer and third largest dairy producer, and dairy has surpassed soybeans in both consumption volume and sales revenue. This article investigates the legal, political, and socioeconomic factors that drove this transformation, and building upon fieldwork in two Chinese counties, examines the transformation’s socioeconomic impact on China’s several hundred million farmers and ex-farmers and political impact on the Chinese regime. The article makes two arguments. First, despite changes of times and political regimes, China’s dairy tale is a tale about chasing the …
Microfinance Credit And Micro Enterprise Development In The Agricultural Sub-Sector Of The Nigerian Economy, Ademola A. Adebisi
Microfinance Credit And Micro Enterprise Development In The Agricultural Sub-Sector Of The Nigerian Economy, Ademola A. Adebisi
Bullion
This study seeks to examine the relevance of micro financing credit loans to Agri-business in Lagos State, Nigeria - the development of Agricultural sub-sector centering the attention to the contribution of the institutions involved in the provision of these credits.It makes a critical review of the performance of microfinance institutions in Nigeria, based on a survey of the Agricultural Credit Guarantee Scheme Fund (a microfinance scheme established to boost the agricultural sub-sector of Nigeria). The study examines the scheme – the institutions involved and analyses the performance using the outreach paradigm via the mixed approach research techniques – qualitative and …
Social Media Application In Agriculture Extension Programming For Small Scale Rural Farmers: Is Knowledge Impeding The Lack Of Adoption?, Stephan Moonsammy, Donna Marie Renn Moonsammy
Social Media Application In Agriculture Extension Programming For Small Scale Rural Farmers: Is Knowledge Impeding The Lack Of Adoption?, Stephan Moonsammy, Donna Marie Renn Moonsammy
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
The purpose of this study was to assess the knowledge level of farmers on basic computer literacy, social media use, and to explore which social and demographic factors affected their knowledge capacity. The study had a final sample of 176 participants from the northern, southern and central regions of Trinidad and Tobago. A survey instrument comprising of 14 multiple-choice questions with one accurate response was developed to decrease bias of farmers randomly selecting the accurate response. The questions addressed knowledge on basic computer and social media literacy. Analysis was conducted using one-way ANOVA with post-hoc testing. Results indicated that there …
Analysis Of The Processes Of Development Of Foreign Trade In Uzbekistan, Zafar Mamasaidovich Khamraev, Otabek Siddikovich Kakhkhorov
Analysis Of The Processes Of Development Of Foreign Trade In Uzbekistan, Zafar Mamasaidovich Khamraev, Otabek Siddikovich Kakhkhorov
Scientific reports of Bukhara State University
This article analyzes the development of foreign trade in Uzbekistan and the factors influencing it. It was noted that in order to improve foreign trade in Uzbekistan, it is necessary to carry out a number of tasks and find new markets for the sale of domestically produced products in other parts of the world and to export products to these markets. Proper and timely resolution of these issues will ensure the stability of foreign trade in Uzbekistan.
Understanding The Context For Agricultural Technical, Vocational, Education And Training In Haiti, M. Christelle Calixte, T. Grady Roberts, J. C. Bunch
Understanding The Context For Agricultural Technical, Vocational, Education And Training In Haiti, M. Christelle Calixte, T. Grady Roberts, J. C. Bunch
Journal of International Agricultural and Extension Education
Agricultural activities in developing countries are critical for the future of the world’s food security. These countries have the lowest agricultural productivity and dissemination of agricultural technologies are often insufficient. Extension has a vital role in improving agricultural productivity. The Caribbean country of Haiti is one such case. In Haiti, agricultural technicians perform much of the extension field work. Agricultural technicians often have a diploma earned at a Technical, Vocational, Education and Training (TVET) school. However, not much is known about Haitian TVET schools, as little research has been conducted. This study explored the context for Haitian agricultural TVET. Individual …
Analysis Of The Impact Of Central Bank Of Nigeria's Agricultural Intervention Funds On The Economy, E. T. Adamgbe, M. C. Belonwu, E. R. Ochu, I. I. Okafor
Analysis Of The Impact Of Central Bank Of Nigeria's Agricultural Intervention Funds On The Economy, E. T. Adamgbe, M. C. Belonwu, E. R. Ochu, I. I. Okafor
Economic and Financial Review
This paper set out to investigate the impact of Central Bank of Nigeria's interventions on the agricultural sector within an economy-wide framework of general equilibrium modelling. The paper adopted a dynamic (recursive), two-sector general equilibrium model of the Nigerian economy with some modifications on the standard model developed by the Centre for Econometric and Applied Research (CEAR) and incorporated the contributions of the CBN's agricultural based interventions as increases in the stock of agricultural capital to have a more robust size of interventions into the agricultural sector. The SAM used for the CGE model analysis was derived from the updated …
China's Experience In Organizing Cooperations In Farms, Asliddin Junaydullaevich Abdulloev
China's Experience In Organizing Cooperations In Farms, Asliddin Junaydullaevich Abdulloev
Scientific reports of Bukhara State University
This article highlights the specific features of cooperative relations in agriculture, the need for their formation and development. It considers the ways of solving problems on the basis of the Chinese experience. In the future, the process of liquidation of farms will naturally continue to consider them in the development of the organization can be considered.
Will 3 + 3 Be Nine?, S. Chandrachud Ph.D.
Will 3 + 3 Be Nine?, S. Chandrachud Ph.D.
International Review of Business and Economics
In Economic view, COVID 19, forced ustomake3+3=NINE.Thelogicof this slogan is to create a new economy for our country. The first ‘3’ implies the Agriculture, Industry and Service sectors and the second ‘3’ indicates Public, Private and Foreign sector. These two 3s combined together make New India New Economy (NINE). Chapter one narrates few classical theories to reconcile demand and supply. Chapter two enlists the review of literature. Chapter three pronounces the economic impact of current pandemic situation. Chapter four elucidates the government initiation towards the recovery of economy. Chapter five enumerateshow to create a New India New Economy (NINE). The …