Nigerian Agricultural Cooperatives and Rural Development in Ivo L.G .A., Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Nnadozie, A.K.O and Oyediran, A.G and Njouku, I.A and Okoli, K.C (2015) Nigerian Agricultural Cooperatives and Rural Development in Ivo L.G .A., Ebonyi State, Nigeria. Global Journal of Management and Business Research: G Interdisciplinary, 15 (4). pp. 1-10.

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Abstract

The study showed that multipurpose, production, marketing, thrift and savings agricultural cooperatives societies exist in Ivo Local Government, Ebonyi State, Nigeria. These cooperative source their finance from monthly dues, levies and fines and others. The cooperatives have greatly contributed to agricultural development in Ivo Local Government Area by provision of cash to small-holder farmers, processing, marketing and group management. However, there exist certain problems confronting the agricultural cooperatives from their expected roles and they include inadequate staff or personnel, low income and poor government interventions. Based on the findings, the researchers concluded that the agricultural cooperative societies in Ivo Local Government Area, Ebonyi State, Nigeria have contributed to rural and agricultural development despite the identified constraints.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Natural and Applied Sciences
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 25 Aug 2025 15:16
Last Modified: 25 Aug 2025 15:16
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/5269

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