The role of farmers multi-purpose cooperative in alleviating the effect of food shortage - a study of selected cooperatives in Orlu lga, Imo state Department:Co-Operative Economics and Management By: GODSFAVOUR Project ID: 8317 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1 Price:₦4000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractThis study investigates the role of Farmers' Multi-Purpose Cooperatives in alleviating the effects of food shortages in Orlu Local Government Area, Imo State, Nigeria. The research aims to assess how these cooperatives contribute to food security through improved agricultural productivity, access to resources, and community development. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, data were collected through structured questionnaires distributed to cooperative members, complemented by in-depth interviews with cooperative leaders and stakeholders. The findings indicate that membership in cooperatives significantly enhances farmers'' access to agricultural inputs, credit facilities, and training opportunities, ultimately leading to increased crop yields and income levels. The study also identifies various challenges faced by cooperatives, including funding constraints, poor management, and limited market access, which hinder their effectiveness. Furthermore, the research highlights the importance of government and institutional support in strengthening cooperative structures and ensuring sustainable agricultural practices. This study contributes to the understanding of how cooperative models can be leveraged to combat food insecurity in rural Nigeria, providing insights for policymakers, agricultural organizations, and community leaders. Recommendations for enhancing cooperative effectiveness and addressing identified challenges are proposed, emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts in promoting food security through cooperative engagement. ...Preview Download Preview +Other Co-Operative Economics and Management project topics and materials you might be interested in»The role of government in cooperative development (a case study of selected cooperative societies in Ahiazu Mbaise L.G.A Imo state) »The role of consumer cooperative in the economic development of Nigeria (a case study of consumer cooperative in Imo state - federal polytechnic Nekede) »The contributions of cooperative societies to the economic development (a case study of Oru-east local government area) »Strategies for effective management of cooperative business organisation (a case study of the cooperative thrift and loan society limited) »Problems and prospects of agricultural cooperative towards economic development (a case study of Oru-west L.G.A Imo state) »Government Policies on Small Scale Business, its Impact on Nigeria Cooperative Development ( A Case Study of Cooperatives Societies in Anambra State )»Cooperative activities on small scale industrial development»Cooperative society as an instrument of rural development»Problems and prospects of cooperative in small scale business in Nigeria (a case study of selected cooperative societies in Owerri west L.G.A Imo state) »Cooperative societies - a viable tool for creating investment opportunities in rural areas»Analysis of the causes and effect of poor performance of cooperative societies in Imo state (A case study of selected cooperatives in Obowo L.G.A) »Enhancing the performance of cooperative societies through the application of cooperative principles and legislations»The importance of improving agricultural production through the activities of agricultural cooperatives in Nigeria (a case study of some selected cooperative societies in Mbaise l.g.a) »The positive impact of consumer co-operative towards revamping the Nigeria economy (a case study of the consumer co-operatives in Owerri west local government area, Imo state) »The role of federal government in cooperative financing (a case study of Nigerian agricultural cooperative rural development bank Owerri branch office)