Economic Analysis of Tomato Spoilage in Selected Markets of Ondo State

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• CHAPTER ONE
• 1.0 INTRODUCTION
• 1.1 Background Information of the Study
• 1.2 Relevance of Economic Analysis of Tomato Spoilage
• 1.3 Problem Statement
• 1.4 Research Questions
• 1.5 Objectives of the Study
• 1.6 Justification for the Study
• CHAPTER TWO
• 2.0 LITERATURE REVIEW
• 2.1 Theoretical Framework
• 2.1.1 Tomato Spoilage
• 2.2 Empirical Literature Review
• 2.2.1 General Characteristics of Tomato Markets in Africa and Nigeria
• 2.2.2 Reduction in Market Price of Tomato

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This study examines the economic implications of tomato spoilage in selected markets in Ondo State, Nigeria. The research aims to understand the socioeconomic characteristics of tomato marketers, identify the factors contributing to spoilage, analyze the methods employed by marketers to minimize spoilage, and estimate the economic losses incurred due to spoilage.

• Socioeconomic characteristics of tomato marketers in Ondo State
• Factors contributing to tomato spoilage
• Methods used by tomato marketers to minimize spoilage
• Economic losses associated with tomato spoilage
• Recommendations for reducing tomato spoilage

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

Chapter One introduces the research topic, outlining the background information, relevance, problem statement, research questions, objectives, and justification for the study. Chapter Two provides a comprehensive literature review, covering both theoretical frameworks and empirical studies related to tomato spoilage, the characteristics of tomato markets in Africa and Nigeria, and the reduction in market prices of tomatoes. The review examines the various causes of tomato spoilage and explores strategies for minimizing losses.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The study focuses on tomato spoilage, economic analysis, market characteristics, socioeconomic factors, spoilage reduction methods, economic losses, and tomato processing industries in Ondo State, Nigeria.