ABSTRACT

The soio-e-conomic situation of the country has given rise to increased agricultural activities not only among the Civilian population hut also among the members of the Nigerian army. According to the 'World Bank. poverty in Nigeria has increased dramatically with 66% of the population living below national poverty line; compared with 43% in 1992. This has socio-economic implications to the Nigerian army as well. As a result, many soldiers have resorted to selected agricultural enterprises especially Turkey production as a way of alleviating the economic situation. A total of 6o soldiers covering all the rank and file of the Nigerian army wete randomly selected from the 82 division of the Nigerian Army. Four barracks were purposely sampled and structured qUestionnaires were used to elicit response from the respondents. These barracks include Eburutu barracks, Calabar; Abakpa barracks, Enugu; Zamani Lekwot cantonment, Port Harcourt: and-82 Division Records, Abakaliki. Data generated were analyzed using regression analysis, cost benefit ratio, and descriptive statistics. The major factors that enhance turkey production among soldiers were income and previous farming experience The study revealed that the enterprise was not only profitable but also viable. Efforts should he made to encourage more soldiers to engage in turkey production in order to alleviate their poverty status.

TABLE OF CONTENT

Title page

Certification

Dedication

Acknowledgement ,

Abstract

Table of Contents

List of table

CHAPTER ONE

Introduction

Problem statement

Objectives of the study

Justification I significance of the Study

CHAPTER TWO

literature Peview

origin 1 I urkey

rreed and Varieties

urkey Production

lanagement of Turkey

Feeding of Turkey ;. 10

Poijitry Industry in Nigeria ;;; 10

Constraints /Problems ;: 11

CHAPTER THREE

ethodology :,. ,,, 13

tudy/\rea ::: ,.: 13

Sanipling Techniques . 13

Data Requirement 14

f\nalytical techniques : 14

Specification of Model 14

CHAPTER FOUR

Results and Discussion ::: 18

Cost and Return analysis ;,; :;; 22

Cost and Benefit 26

Regression Analysis of Socio — Economic Characteristic on Turkey production 27

Constraints I problems of Turkey production .., 30

CHAPTER FIVE

Summary Conclusion & Recommendation 32

Reference .,. :; 35

Appendix :. :;; ;. 38