THE IMPACT OF THE AGRICULTURAL CREDIT GUARANTEE SCHEME FUND ACGSF IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRICULTURAL SECTOR

ABSTRACT

The study focused on the impact of the agricultural credit guarantee scheme fund (ACGSF) in the development of the agricultural sector. The specific objectives where to ascertain the impact of this credit from the scheme crop production, livestock production. The study also examined the effect of lending rate on agricultural development. The study used secondary data sourced from CBN statistical bulletin. Multiple lease square regression techniques was adopted to test for the relationship between the dependent and independent variables: the study revealed that loans from the scheme to the crop and livestock production had a positive impact with agricultural output therefore they impacted significantly to its development. However, the study reveals a negative relationship between lending rate and agricultural development. It was recommended that government should invest more funds and encourage participating bank to give out more credit to eligible farmer.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1. Background of the study

1.2Statement of the problem

1. Objectives of the study
   1. Research question
   1. Research hypothesis
   1. Scope of the study
   1. Significance of the study
   1. Definition of the terms

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW AND THEORETICAL RAMEWORK

• Theoretical frameworks
• Review of related literature
• Operation of the agricultural credit guarantee scheme fund (ACGSF)
• Concept of credit guarantee
• Government interventioFn in agricultural financing
•  Reason for government involvement in agricultural financing in Nigeria
• Role of agricultural credit guarantee fund
• Agricultural purpose for which loans can be guarantee
• Prospect of the scheme

CHAPTER THREE:  RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

• Research design
• Sources of data
• Method of data collection
• Techniques of data analysis
• Model specification

CHAPTER FOUR:  DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION OF FINDING

• Data presentation
• Data analysis
• Test of hypothesis
• Discussion of finding

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

• Summary of finding
• Conclusion
• 5.3            Recommendations

References

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