THE ROLE OF AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN FOOD PRODUCTION (A CASE STUDY SELECTED AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES)
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THE ROLE OF
AGRICULTURE COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES IN FOOD PRODUCTION (A CASE STUDY SELECTED
AGRICULTURAL COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES)
ABSTRACT
Modern form
of Co-operative leaves their origin in the tension and opportunities created by
industrialization and urbanization in the nineteenth Century in Europe. Much of
the early interested in co-operative structure seemed from deep regards to the
social consequence of industrial capitalism, critics of the new order not
simply a framework for business organisation but also as a vehicle for the
reutilization of radical social and political goals. However, much concepts of
c-operative have been erased the claims of earlier social prophets, a residual
belief remains that co-operators are motivated by group interest as well as
self interest, and that non-economic as well as economic objectives may be
pursued. Other of these propositions
present difficulties through not inseparable one’s in terms of applying
economic analysis to the study of applying economic analysis to the study of
Co-operatives, it is pertinently imperative and a restrictive device of immense
capacity that co-operative organizations have paid the way for the new economic
and social order not only for those, ‘depressed’ in the economy who (mostly of
less privileged) are at the receiving end, the logical and social justice,
which they embody, but in our ability to translate them concretely and
realistically from social theory into social fact and to make them effective in
our daily live. We must always remember that co-operative are organizations of
by and for members therefore they are designed to respond to the needs of
members. Agricultural Co-operative has created for the economic charge, for
increasing in food produce, for building a better or a more just and equitable
society. They serve to give individuals
through voluntary co-operation and mutual assistance, control or bit of their
destiny to make people in some way asters of their own fate, subjects and not
objects of their history. Co-operatives
are of course pragmatic institution noted in reality of concerts goals.
CHAPTER
ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 BACKGROUND OF STUDY
Agriculture,
from the beginning of time, the first concern of man has been food clothing and
shelter in that order. Agriculture being
one of the oldest industries, its origin can be traced to the earliest human
societies. The existence of man from the
prehistoric era up to the era ancient civilization depended on the ability of
the individual to hunt and gather food for consumption. Food was, however the basic source of life
which provided him energy in his wondering and constant struggle for
survival. However, with the realization
that food was basic need for survival, efforts were made by early man to
cultivate crops.
In spite of
the limitations which agriculture is facing, it still remained the most important
sector of the world economy.
Agriculture
is a basic industry that supports all industries and all aspects of needs can
justify from its role and contributions to nation building. Between 75 – 80% of working population in
rural areas engage in agriculture production (farming). Some are provide jobs in the industries e.g.
textile industry, Breweries and shoe industry. Agriculture aids in rural
development, with the location of industries that utilize agricultural produce
in an area other investors go to rural areas to set up factories trade and
operate business centers people are employed and paid to earn their living.
Agricultural provides industrial raw material, textile mills required cotton,
and plastic industries use rubber/latex.
Agricultural
involves operational clearing of the land and the breaking-up of surface soil,
the sowing for seeds, the removal of the weeds from the farm, the harvesting
and storage of crops which are disposed of by marketing and the breeding and
rearing of animals. All these
Co-operatives can do in a number of different, which involve amounts of labour,
time, expense and productivity.
Agricultural education is an area in agriculture that a concern with
helping people to develop a desire to learn and teach agriculture. This is a change of behaviour towards
agricultural practices.
1.2 STATEMENT OF PROBLEM
Agricultural
co-operatives are greatly involved in food production so as to improve the
social and economic life of the members and the country as a whole.
In spite of
these, agricultural co-operative are still experience low food production
owning to some distributing factors.
1. High financial commitment in the formation
of the agricultural co-operative of different size and types.
2. Members neglecting their obligations,
participating in-group farm work in the farmland weeding, planting, harvesting
and marketing of farm produce.
3. Procurement of farm inputs like high
yielding seeds, stem and seeding, agro-chemical disinfectants and fertilizer.
4. Problems of marketing of produce and
efficiently distribution and returns to inputs utilized.
1.3 OBJECTIVE OF STUDY
In food
production the study is aimed all examining the role of Agriculture
Co-operative food production so as to benefit members and the society at large
. The purposes of this study are:
i. To identify the factor that can cause low
food production in agriculture co-operative in (Enugu) south.
ii. To investigate whether problem identified
are associated with the agriculture co-operative society.
iii. To investigate the farms of supports and
incentives provided by the government to the agriculture co-operatives if there
are any.
iv. To find out the ways and methods that can be
used in solving the problems of low food productivity.
1.4 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
To achieve
the purpose or objectives of this study the following research questions were
formulated.
i. What are the causes of the low food
production among agriculture co-operative in Enugu South Local Government Area?
ii. To what extent are the problem identified
applied or associated with the agriculture co-operative societies being
studied?
iii. Do agricultural co-operative receive
incentives from the government?
iv. What form does the incentives from government
take?
v. What are the ways/methods that can afford
possible solutions to the problems of low food production?
1.5 SIGNIFICANCE OF STUDY
The findings
of this research work will enable the society to know what to do in order to
improve or enhance the economic activities of the society. This research work will equally help the
Federal government whose set objective is to use co-operative in rural
development and increasing the production capacity of the country.
The producer
of agricultural products will also benefit because their effective production
will be assured through the effective and efficient management of the
agricultural co-operatives in food production and there will be an increase in
food supply and production in the country thereby leading to a fall in price of
goods. When this is achieved, the
consumers and the general public will benefit.
1.7 DEFINITION OF TERMS
1. ENTERPRISE
This is
institution of businesses that perform services and provides good for its
members.=
2. INTEGRATION
This is the
act and measure towards influencing the level of enlightenment, understanding
and consequently, personal emotional feeling of the member towards co-operative
in a positive direction.
3. PATRONAGE REFUNDS
These are
special rights accrued to members in terms of surplus in proportion to the
individual members turnover under payment in marketing co-operative.
4. CO-OPERATIVE EFFECT
The degree
of extra satisfaction, which a member derives as a result of participation in
the co-operative as compared to working done.
5. SOCIOLOGICAL GROUP
This group
of people with different roles, commons identify common value, internal
structure, good level of communication etc.
6. RESERVE FUNDS
Reserve
funds are funds created and maintained with the co-operative business
enterprise for different reasons but especially as a form of security against
negative eventualities.
7. CO-OPERATIVE NISUS
The
functional relationship between members of business units, and co-operative
business unit or the degree of integration between the private unit and the
co-operative business enterprise.
8. RETURNS
These are
monetary values resulting from the sale of output of the enterprise.
9. STATUTORY RESERVES
They are
reserves that are created by low whether members like it or not.
10. VOLUNTARY RESERVES
They are
reserves by the act of free will of the members.
11. SHARE CAPITAL
This is the
money contributed by members in other to make their co-operative functional,
usually on their acquisition of membership.
12. LOAN BONDS
These are
loan agreements, which every borrower has to sign for the co-operative
enterprise.
13. QUORUM
This is the
minimum number of co-operative members allowed in the byelaw to make decision
for the society.
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