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Factors Affecting Adoption Of Hand Pollination Technique By Cocoa Farmers In Ondo State Of Nigeria
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1.3 Purpose of the study
The purpose of this study is to examine the
factors affecting adoption of hand pollination technique by cocoa
farmers in Ondo state of Nigeria. Specifically the study:
assess the various types of pollination technique used by farmers in ondo state
determine the importance of hand pollination to cocoa farmers in ondo state
assess why farmers prefer hand pollination to other pollination technique in ondo state
Significance of the study
Given
the importance of cocoa to world economy it is not surprising that
there is a plethora of documentation on its cultivation. However this
study will contribute to the body of literature as it provides
information on the pollination techniques used by farmers and the
relevance of hand pollination.
Study hypothesis
The study hypothesis is:
HO: there is no significant difference between factors affecting the adoption of hand pollination
H1: there is a significant difference between factors affecting the adoption of hand pollination
Scope and Limitations of the Study
The
study scope is limited to investigating factors affecting the adoption
of hand pollination in Ondo state. the case study is further limited to
small scale farmers in the state. Limitation faced by the research was
limited time and financial constraint
Definition of Basic terminologies
Productivity:
in this study, Productivity, is a term used to describe the rate of
production in an ecosystem, and is an important functional property for
both the natural and agricultural ecosystems
Pollination: the transfer of pollen to a stigma, ovule, flower, or plant to allow fertilization
Soil
degradation: Soil degradation is the decline in soil condition caused
by its improper use or poor management, usually for agricultural,
industrial or urban purposes
Organisation of study
The study is
grouped into five chapters. This chapter being the first gives an
introduction to the study. Chapter two gives a review of the related
literature. Chapter three presents the research methodology; chapter
four presents the data analysis as well as interpretation and discussion
of the results. Chapter five gives a summary of findings and
recommendations.
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