Agricultural Economics

Assessment of the Cassava Value Chain Efficiency in Nigeria

This study assessed the efficiency of the cassava value chain in Nigeria. Data were collected from producers, processors, and marketers along the chain using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and margin analysis. The findings revealed that fragmented production, high processing costs, and weak market linkages diminished efficiency and value capture along the chain, with significant losses at production and processing stages. The study found room for improved mechanisation and aggregation. It recommends investment in processing infrastructure, farmer-processor linkages, and quality standards.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Climate Change Adaptation on Farm Productivity in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of climate change adaptation strategies on farm productivity in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with farmers using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that strategies such as drought-tolerant varieties, irrigation, mulching, and diversified cropping significantly reduced climate-related losses and stabilised farm productivity. The study observed that limited finance and information constrained adoption. It recommends climate information services, access to adapted inputs, and investment in irrigation.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Commodity Pricing on Farmer Incomes in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of commodity pricing on farmer incomes in Nigeria. Price data from selected markets were analysed together with questionnaires administered to farmers. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that price volatility at harvest and limited price information significantly reduced farm incomes, with farmers often selling at low seasonal prices. The study found that price stabilisation mechanisms were limited. It recommends commodity exchanges, price information systems, and farmer cooperatives to strengthen bargaining power.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Agricultural Policies on Food Production in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of agricultural policies on food production in Nigeria. Policy documents and production data were analysed together with questionnaire responses from farmers and policy stakeholders. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that input support, import policies, and price policies influenced production incentives and food output, with inconsistent policy design and implementation limiting their impact. The study observed that policy instability discouraged long-term investment. It recommends coherent, stable, and well-funded agricultural policy frameworks.

2025 — Undergraduate

Influence of Land Use Change on Food Security in Nigeria

This study examined the influence of land use change on food security in Nigeria. Land cover data and questionnaire responses from farming households were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that conversion of farmland to residential and commercial uses and cropping pressure reduced agricultural land availability and food production, increasing household food insecurity. The study observed competition between urban expansion and farming. It recommends land use planning, protection of agricultural land, and productivity enhancement.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Land Tenure Systems on Agricultural Investment in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of land tenure systems on agricultural investment in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with farmers under different tenure arrangements using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that secure land rights, including the ability to transfer and use land as collateral, significantly encouraged long-term investment in land improvement and mechanisation, while insecure tenure discouraged investment. The study observed that communal and inheritance arrangements limited individual incentives. It recommends formal land documentation and clearer land rights.

2025 — Undergraduate

Determinants of Agricultural Export Performance in Nigeria

This study examined the determinants of agricultural export performance in Nigeria. Time series data on exports, exchange rates, and policies were analysed together with questionnaire responses from exporters. Data were analysed using regression techniques. The findings revealed that exchange rate stability, compliance with international standards, and export support policies significantly influenced agricultural export performance, while logistics bottlenecks and quality constraints limited competitiveness. The study observed heavy reliance on a few commodities. It recommends export diversification, quality certification, and logistics improvement.

2025 — Undergraduate

Economic Valuation of Soil Conservation Practices on Farm Productivity in Nigeria

This study conducted an economic valuation of soil conservation practices on farm productivity in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to farmers adopting and not adopting conservation practices. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that practices such as terracing, mulching, and manure application increased yields and reduced production risk, yielding positive returns on investment. The study found that awareness and initial labour requirements limited adoption. It recommends extension support, demonstration plots, and incentives for conservation adoption.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Post-Harvest Losses on Food Availability in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of post-harvest losses on food availability in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with farmers, traders, and processors of perishable crops using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that losses during harvesting, storage, and transport significantly reduced the quantity of food reaching consumers, worsening food insecurity and eroding farm incomes. The study found that inadequate storage and poor handling practices were major causes. It recommends improved storage technologies, cold chains, and handling training.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Rural Infrastructure on Agricultural Output in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of rural infrastructure on agricultural output in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to farmers in areas with varying levels of infrastructure. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that rural roads, storage facilities, and market access significantly influenced production, post-harvest management, and farm incomes by reducing costs and losses. The study found that infrastructure deficits in rural areas constrained output expansion. It recommends investment in rural infrastructure and maintenance of existing facilities.

2025 — Undergraduate

Determinants of Rural Household Income Diversification in Nigeria

This study examined the determinants of rural household income diversification in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with rural households using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that education, access to credit, infrastructure, and household size significantly influenced the degree of income diversification, with diversified households exhibiting more stable incomes. The study found that dependence on a single agricultural activity increased vulnerability. It recommends livelihood support, rural credit, and skills training to promote diversification.

2025 — Undergraduate

Impact of Fertiliser Subsidy Programmes on Adoption and Productivity in Nigeria

This study examined the impact of fertiliser subsidy programmes on adoption and productivity among farmers in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to beneficiary and non-beneficiary farmers. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that access to subsidised fertiliser increased application rates and crop yields, although late delivery, diversion, and limited coverage reduced programme effectiveness. The study observed that subsidies alone could not address soil fertility challenges. It recommends efficient targeting, timely delivery, and complementary soil management programmes.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Farm Record Keeping on the Profitability of Agricultural Enterprises

This study examined the effect of farm record keeping on the profitability of agricultural enterprises in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with farmers using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that farmers who kept accurate records made better-informed decisions on input use, pricing, and resource allocation, leading to higher profitability and better access to credit. The study found that low literacy and limited training discouraged record keeping. It recommends record-keeping training, simplified templates, and financial literacy support.

2025 — Undergraduate

Cost and Returns Analysis of Crop Production Enterprises in Nigeria

This study conducted a cost and returns analysis of crop production enterprises in Nigeria. Data were collected from farmers of selected food crops using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and gross margin analysis. The findings revealed that variable costs such as seed, fertiliser, and labour dominated production costs, with profitability varying across crops and seasons. The study found that output price volatility and input costs significantly affected farm profit margins. It recommends cost-reducing technologies, stable input supply, and better market information.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Interest Rates on Agricultural Investment in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of interest rates on agricultural investment in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with farmers and agribusiness operators using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that high borrowing costs significantly reduced investment in machinery, irrigation, and modern inputs, while low-cost credit encouraged expansion. The study observed that farm investment was also constrained by risk and limited access to collateral. It recommends subsidised agricultural lending, long-tenure credit, and risk-sharing instruments.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Value Addition on the Income of Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of value addition on the income of smallholder farmers in Nigeria. A descriptive survey was conducted with farmers engaged in primary production only and those engaged in processing and marketing activities. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that farmers who added value through processing, packaging, and branding earned significantly higher incomes and were less exposed to losses from perishability. The study found that limited capital and processing skills constrained value addition. It recommends access to processing facilities, finance, and market linkages.

2025 — Undergraduate

Impact of Agricultural Credit on the Output of Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

This study examined the impact of agricultural credit on the output of smallholder farmers in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to farmers who accessed credit and those who did not. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and regression analysis. The findings revealed that access to credit significantly enabled the purchase of inputs, expansion of cultivated area, and adoption of improved practices, leading to higher output. The study, however, found that interest rates, collateral requirements, and delays discouraged formal borrowing. It recommends affordable credit, simplified lending procedures, and improved rural financial access.

2025 — Undergraduate

Influence of Market Structure on Farm Produce Prices in Nigeria

This study examined the influence of market structure on farm produce prices in Nigeria. Price data from selected markets were analysed together with questionnaires administered to farmers, traders, and market officials. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and correlation analysis. The findings revealed that concentration of trading, long marketing chains, and limited market information significantly influenced price formation and producer returns, with middlemen capturing a large share of margins. The study observed significant seasonal price swings. It recommends market information systems, improved storage, and strengthening of farmer marketing organisations.

2025 — Undergraduate

Determinants of Technical Efficiency in Rice Production in Nigeria

This study examined the determinants of technical efficiency in rice production in Nigeria. A structured questionnaire was administered to rice farmers in major producing areas and data were analysed using stochastic frontier analysis. The findings revealed that farm size, access to credit, education, and input use significantly influenced technical efficiency, with many farmers operating below the efficiency frontier. The study observed that adoption of improved seed and fertiliser raised efficiency. It recommends credit access, extension support, and training to close the efficiency gap.

2025 — Undergraduate

Effect of Production Efficiency on the Output of Smallholder Farmers in Nigeria

This study examined the effect of production efficiency on the output of smallholder farmers in Nigeria. A cross-sectional survey was conducted with farmers in selected states using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and production function analysis. The findings revealed that efficient use of land, labour, and inputs significantly increased farm output, while inefficiencies in input use constrained yields. The study found that poor access to modern inputs and knowledge limited production efficiency. It recommends improved input supply, farmer training, and extension services to enhance efficiency.

2025 — Undergraduate