Authors : Falebita, Dotun John

Volume/Issue : Volume 10 - 2025, Issue 6 - June

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/25jun334

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Abstract : The study examined the impact of agro-cooperatives on cocoa production among farmers in the Akure South local government area of Ondo State. A survey research method was employed with a structured questionnaire as the instrument, which was administered to 50 farmers In the Akure South Local Government Area of Ondo State. A multistage sampling procedure was utilized in selecting respondents for the research The research demonstrated the effect of agro-cooperatives on cocoa production among farmers in Akure South local government is significant, including their impact on cocoa production for several reasons, including economic impact; by helping member producers increase their sales and profitability Effect, including agriculture, agro-cooperatives, and farmers' loss of soil fertility, has a detrimental impact concerning the productivity of cocoa in the surrounding area. This often leads to increased cocoa yields, agricultural increases for farmers, and agro-cooperatives for local communities. The research findings showed that participation in agricultural cooperatives has an effect. In cocoa production and. the type of co-operatives that farmers engage in most is the Savings and Credit Cooperative 87.3%. Therefore Cocoa farmers ought to be motivated to establish agricultural cooperatives and engage in the exchange of ideas to gain access to enhanced agricultural technologies. Additionally, governmental and developmental organizations should bolster the capabilities of extension agencies to deliver effective educational programs among cocoa farmers.

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