PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS
OF POULTRY PRODUCTION AND MARKETING
(A CASE STUDY OF
SELECTED POULTRY FARMS IN EPE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA OF LAGOS STATE)
BY
AKINDURO MAYOWA ENIOLA
MATRIC NO: EKSU/EPE/12/0133
A RESEARCH PROJECT SUBMITTED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE, FACULTY OF VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, EKITI STATE UNIVERSITY,
ADO EKITI
IN PARTIAL FULFILMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
AWARD OF THE DEGREE OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (ED) IN AGRICULTURE
DECEMBER 2017
CERTIFICATION
This is to
certify that this project was carried out under my supervision by AKINDURO
MAYOWA ENIOLA with Matric Number Eksu/epe/12/0133 and has been approved as
meeting the requirements of the Faculty of education Department of Agricultural
Science, Ekiti State University, Ado Ekiti Nigeria.
________________ _______________
Mr. Ola E.O Date
Supervisor
________________ _______________
Mr Ishola T.A Date
H.O.D
________________ _______________
Dr. O.A. Viatonu Date
Directorate of
degree programme
___________________ _______________
External
Examiner Date
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DEDICATION
This research
work is dedicated to the Alpha and Omega, the merciful God, who ne-ver stopped
showing love to me in every facets of life.
Also, in loving
memory of my late father, Hon. Ephraim Igbekele Akinduro.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
To God be the
glory for
Thou art worthy, o
Lord, to receive glory, honour and power;
For
thou art created all things, and for thy pleasure they are and were created (Rev.
4:11)
First
and foremost all praises be to the supreme one, the most Gracious and the most
merciful, who has been the source and brain behind everything from the onset of
this programme to this crucial stage. Hallelujah!
This
research work could not have been completed without the intellectual contribution
and support of many individuals to whom I am indebted to. I would like to
express my heartfelt gratitude and thanks to my supervisor, Mr. Ola E.O, for
his invaluable guidance, support, useful advice, constructive criticism and
industrious review of this project. I am especially grateful to him for his
endless patience and countless ideas and suggestions.
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I
would also like to thank my able H.O.D, Mr. Ishola T.A for his fatherly role
towards all the students in the agricultural Science Department. Also, my
sincere thanks goes to my lecturers; Mr. Akano, Mr olugbemi P.W, Mrs Adewale,
Mr Oludipe B, Mr Salako Y.A and host of others for their relentless effort of
tutoring and imparting great knowledge to all the students under their tutelage.
I really appreciate all you have taught me and shared with me in your knowledge
in a useful and unforgettable learning experience.
I
wish to express my gratitude to my parent. I wish to thank the MOTHER OF ALL
MOTHERS, my lovely mother, Mrs Funmilayo Akinduro who has always been there for
me even when all hope is lost, she trusted me and taught me the meaning of
perseverance and place my feet on the path of salvation and devotion to God.
You are indeed an epitome of love and virtuous woman.
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I
would also like to convey my heartfelt thanks to my brothers, my sisters, my
cousins,
my nephew and all their relatives, for their support and silent prayers. I am
grateful to you all for your love, support and encouragement to my success in
this world and especially in the Hereafter.
I
must specially thank all members of (NIFES) for their support during this
period of study and Omotoprecious Ventures for the type-setting of this work. I
cannot but appreciate the effort, love and advise of my friends; Akinmehin Omotayo,
Seyilaw, Bodman, Adex, K-money, Aju Tosin, Isme, Ojajuni Gbenga, Hassan
Yetunde, Kemi, Arogbo Jayeola (a.k.a Jaygold), Inumidun and host of others, you
are all special. Thanks so much, God loves You.
Finally,
I would like to thank all individuals who have given me tremendous assistance
and co-operation that enable me to complete my project; I thank God for being
there for me. God bless you all.
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ABSTRACT
This
research work was designed to critically examine the problems and prospects of
poultry production and marketing in Epe
Local Government Area of Lagos State. The study focuses on the nature,
problems, impacts, challenges and prospects of production and marketing in
Nigeria, using Agriculture outfit (poultry farms) in Epe Local Government. The
project draws its population from the management and employees of the selected
poultry farms, structured questionnaire was adopted in collecting data from respondents
and also in analyzing, interpreting the data, simple percentage method was
used. In view of the statement of the problem stated, about 58% agreed that
finance play a crucial role in the growth and development of poultry production
and marketing. Also, 65% accepted that economic analysis has a good impact on
productivity and realization of business objectives in poultry production and
marketing. And 60% indicated that the survival of poultry production is a
function of suitable market. Finally, recommendations are made for government
and business owners to encourage the growth of poultry production and marketing
through numerous programmes, financial assistance and policies that brings
changes into the business so as to meet the needs of the societies which keep
changing
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TABLE OF CONTENT
TITLE PAGE
CERTIFICATION PAGE
DEDICATION
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
ABSTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENT
TABLE OF FIGURE
CHAPTER ONE: Introduction
1.1
Background Information 1
1.2
Statement Of The
Problem 8
1.3
Objectives Of The Study 9
1.4
Research Questions 10
1.5
Significance Of The
Study 11
1.6
Scope Of The Study 12
1.7
Limitation Of The Study 12
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1.8
Definition Of Terms `12
CHAPTER TWO: Literature
Review
2.1Conceptual
Framework 14
2.2Prospects
of Poultry Production 16
2.3Socio
Economic Aspects of Poultry Production 18
2.4Scenario
of Small Holder Poultry production Management
and Marketing Systems 23
2.5Extension
Intervention 28
2.6Constraints
CHAPTER THREE: Research
Design And Methodology
3.1Research
Design 34
3.2Population
Of The Study 34
3.3Sample
And Sampling Procedures 34
3.4Research
Instrument 34
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3.5Reliability
And Validation Of The Instrument 35
3.6Method
Of Data Analysis 35
CHAPTER FOUR: RESULTS
AND DISCUSSION
4.1Demographic
Characteristics Of The Respondents 36
4.2Discussion
Of Findings 40
CHAPTER FIVE: Summary,
Conclusion And Recommendation
5.1Summary 42
5.2Conclusion 43
5.3Recommendation 44
REFERENCES 46
APPENDIX 1:
LETTER OF REFERENCE 60
APPENDIX 2:
QUESTIONNAIRE 61
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