Problems Associated with Marketing of some Selected Grains in Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State

Abstract

The study is aimed at determining the various problems associated with marketing of marketing of major grains in Niger State, with reference to Bosso Local Government Area. Purpose sampling techniques was use to select 100 grains marketers from four markets in the area. Data collected for analysis include socio-economic characteristics, means of transportation, and sources of supply, problems associated with grain marketing and suggestions for improving the marketing. Data collected were analyzed using description statistics, the result reveals that more female (77%) are into marketing and 81% transport their goods using motors vehicle while presence of middlemen (40%) is the major problem faced by the marketers. It is recommended that female adult education center should be provided, credit facilities and also good road network and luckable shops should be provided to enhance the efficient marketing of these grains.