Rural access roads and the quest for agricultural development: An appraisal of the conditions in South-East In Nigeria

This study examined the quest for agricultural development in Nigeria vis-à-vis conditions of rural access roads South-east Nigeria. Specifically, investigated impact condition three types roads, namely, bush-paths, gravel-surfaced and tarred on quantity food crops produced by smallholder farmers, their income levels, contribution to GDP. The adopted quantitative research method cross-sectional survey design. questionnaire was validated pre-tested. reliability test performed showed a Cronbach’s Alpha Index 0.823. Five (5) sample units comprising five chapters All Farmers Association (AFAN) Abia, Anambra, Ebonyi, Enugu Imo States were used select 328 stratified random respondents. Descriptive statistics consisting frequency counts, percentages analyzing data. Three hypotheses put forward using Simple Linear Regression ANOVA. findings show that bush-paths as did not significantly increase never increased level farmers; contribute total recommends government other major stakeholders like international agencies partners should prioritize embark massive road construction regular maintenance.