4.1 INTRODUCTION The researcher has decided to use frequency tables, percentages, pie charts, and graphs to analyze the data collected through the use of questionnaires. 4.2 DATA ANALYSIS The findings of the research are organized based on the objectives of the study. The findings are presented in narrative forms and supported with frequency tables, percentages,… Read More »
Again, inadequate marketing infrastructure permits too many middlemen to enter the food distribution chain thereby raising prices for the final consumer while denying the farmer a reasonable price to keep him in business. To further add to the constraints is the worsening economic conditions, which has aggravated the problem. The rising costs of fuel, depreciation… Read More »
MAIZE MARKETING The marketing of maize or the trading of maize in the local parlance is a complex one. Farmers or producers sell their products in a local village market but more often at an assembly market or to an itinerant trader who sometimes goes to the farmgate. These itinerant wholesale traders also buy from… Read More »
AGRICULTURE’S ROLE, CONTRIBUTION, AND CONSTRAINTS Agriculture is the bedrock of the economy as it employs 60% of the labor force. contributes 45% to Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and 70% to foreign exchange carvings. It also provides the bulk of the nation’s food requirements and raw materials for the agro-based industries (source: Ministry of Food and… Read More »
The Marketing Of Maize In The Volta Region: SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY The findings and result of the study would help to unfold the production and marketing potentials or capabilities of maize in the Volta Region in general and the area of study in particular. It is hoped that this work-appropriate recommendation mentioned in the… Read More »
INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY Ghana like most other African countries depends on agriculture, which constitutes the bedrock of her economy. The bulk of the working population, 57%, is engaged in the industry and derives its income from this source. Agriculture also provides the nation’s bulk of food. Agricultural products provide the largest proportion of… Read More »