ABSTRACT
Physical distribution channels have created a great impact by bridging the gap between the producers and the final consumers. The inability of farmers to effectively reach out to distance markets and most final consumers with their agricultural products have resulted to waste of resources in Obowo local government area. The main objective of the study is to find how best to market agricultural products in the area. Primary and secondary data were collected through the use of questionnaire and documented materials respectively. The population of the study was 200 while the sample size was 133.Chi-square test statistics was used to test the hypotheses. Among the findings of the study; ineffective and high cost of transportation, lack of storage and basic infrastructure, delay in the distribution process hindered the marketing of agricultural products in the area. The researcher thus recommended the provision of basic infrastructure like accessible road, storage facilities and improved transport system among others to assist in improving the marketing of agricultural products in the area.
TABLE OF CONTENT
Title page i
Declaration ii
Certification iii
Dedication iv
Acknowledgement v
Table of content vi
List of table vii
Abstract viii
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the study 1-2
1.2 Statement of the problem 3
1.3 Objectives of the study 4
1.4 Research Question 5
1.5 Research Hypotheses 5
1.6 Significance of the study 6
1.7 Scope of the study 6
1.8 Limitation of the study 7
SECTION TWO: REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE
2.1 Conceptual Framework 8-10
2.2 Review of related literature 11
2.2.1 Effect of lack of physical distribution facilities on agricultural products.11-12
2.2.2 How Delay in the Distribution Process Affects Distribution of Agricultural Products.
2.2.3 How Poor Road Transportation System Affects Distribution of Agricultural Products.
2.2.4 Nature and Importance of Physical Distribution. 16-17
2.2.5 Distribution Channel for consumer products. 18
2.2.6 Distribution of agricultural products in Nigeria. 19
2.2.7 Impact of Channel of Distribution on Agricultural Products. 20-25
2.2.8 Relevance of Agricultural Marketing in Nigeria. 26-27
2.2.9 Factors affecting agricultural marketing in Nigeria 28-31
2.2.10 Addressing problems that relates to agricultural marketing 32-34
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
3.1 Research Design 35
3.2 Area of Study 35
3.3 Method of Data Collection 36
3.3.1 Primary Data 36
3.3.2 Secondary Data 36
3.4 Population of the study 36
3.5 Sample Size Determination 36-37
3.6 Validity of the Study 37
3.7 Reliability of the Study 37
3.8 Method of Data Analysis 38
CHAPTER FOUR: DATA PRESENTATION, ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION ON FIND
4.1 Data Presentation 39-44
4.2 Test of Hypotheses 45-47
4.3 Discussion of Finding 48
CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY OF FINDINGS, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
5.1 Summary of Findings 49
5.2 Conclusion 50
5.3 Recommendation 50-51
Bibliography 52-54
Appendix II
EMERENINI, M (2020). IMPACT OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS IN THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN OBOWO L.G.A, IMO STATE. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-physical-distribution-channels-in-the-marketing-of-agricultural-products-in-obowo-l-g-a-imo-state
MOUAU/11/19705, EMERENINI. "IMPACT OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS IN THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN OBOWO L.G.A, IMO STATE" Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 04 May. 2020, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-physical-distribution-channels-in-the-marketing-of-agricultural-products-in-obowo-l-g-a-imo-state. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
MOUAU/11/19705, EMERENINI. "IMPACT OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS IN THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN OBOWO L.G.A, IMO STATE". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 04 May. 2020. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-physical-distribution-channels-in-the-marketing-of-agricultural-products-in-obowo-l-g-a-imo-state >.
MOUAU/11/19705, EMERENINI. "IMPACT OF PHYSICAL DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS IN THE MARKETING OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN OBOWO L.G.A, IMO STATE" Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2020). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/impact-of-physical-distribution-channels-in-the-marketing-of-agricultural-products-in-obowo-l-g-a-imo-state