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The Problem And Prospects Of Cocoyam Production
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1.6 SCOPE OF THE STUDY
This study is centered
on planting of cocoyam in our local government council (Ovia North East)
with more emphasis on cocoyam production. Survey is a broad discipline
that cannot be treated in full in this study. The researcher while
trying to obtain information from respondents encountered certain
drawback which hindered on farming system.
1.8 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Cocoyam:
Cocoyam are herbaceous perennial plants belonging to the family araceae
and are grown primarily of their edible roots, although all parts of
the plant are edible. Cocoyam that are cultivated as food crops belong
to either the genus colocasia or the genus xanthosoma and are generally
comprised of a large spherical corm (swollen underground storage stem),
from which a few large leaves emerge.
Problem: A problem is a road block in a situation, something that sets up a conflict and forces you to find a resolution.
Prospect:
A prospect is the possibility that something fabulous will happen.
After you graduate top of your class at Harvard, for example, your job
prospects look great.
Production: The process of making or growing something for scale or use.
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ABSRACT - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]It is a common practice in Nigeria and other West Africa Countries especially in area lying within the rainforest belt, with thick vegetation cover, the aim of management should be to avoid excessive and inadequate level of farming system and maintains sufficient for planting of cocoyam. The study therefore seeks to examine and appraise the problems and prospects of cocoyam production in our society, a case study of Ovia North East Local Government Area. ... Continue reading---
