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ABSTRACT
Inadequate support in terms of credit facilities from government and financial institution has been identified as one of the major problem affecting farming operation particularly that of the small scale farmers in Nigeria. This study analyzed the impact of credit facilities to the operation of small scale farms in Nigeria using BENDE Local Government as a case study. Questionnaires were used to source the data used in carrying out this research. The research design employed for this study was a descriptive survey design, in order to achieve an accurate representation of the entire population. The study makes use of simple random sampling technique as the method of data analysis. However, one strong outcome of this study is that the poor state of credit facilities to small scale farmers in Nigeria has drastically affected farming operation, thus, reduction in agricultural output, leading to importation of Agricultural product. Credit facilities therefore plays a crucial role in the operation of small scale farming, this ensures the derived output which sustain the growth and development of the economy.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title Page i
Approval Page ii
Dedication iii
Acknowledgement iv
Abstract vi
Table of Content vii
Chapter One
1.0 Introduction 1
1.1 Background of the Study 1
1.2 Statement of Problem 3
1.3 Objective of the Study 4
1.4 Statement of Hypothesis 4
1.5 Scope of the Study 5
1.6 Justification of Study 5
1.7 Organisation of Study 6
Chapter Two
Literature Review
2.0 Introduction 7
2.1 Conceptual Issues 9
2.2 Overview of Credit Scheme to Farmers in Nigeria 9
2.3 Empirical Literature Review 44
2.4 Conclusion 45
Chapter Three
3.0 Research Methodology 47
3.1 Introduction 47
3.2 Research Design 47
3.3 The Research Population 48
3.4 Sampling Frame and Sampling Unit 48
3.5 Sampling Method 49
3.6 Sample Size 49
3.7 Method of Data Collection 49
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 49
Chapter Four
Results and Discussion of Findings
4.0 Introduction 51
4.1 Demographic Data 51
4.2 Presentation of Selected Variable Based on Descriptive Statistics 55
4.3 Research hypothesis 61
Chapter Five
Summary, Conclusion and Recommendation
5.1 Summary 64
5.2 Conclusion 65
5.3 Recommendation 65
Bibliography 68
Journals 71
Questionnaire 73
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