From the first chapter; Agro-Based Industries is seen as one of the forerunner of mechanization of Agriculture in Nigeria. It is made clear from the research carried out that Agro-Based Industries play a very vital role in the economic development of the country most especially in the level of National Income.
Moreover, the effect of low productivity was also discussed and a lot of suggestions given which had to be taken by government to wipe out this irritating problems being faced by Agro-Based Industries.
The history of Agro-base Industries in Nigeria is relatively long. According to J.E. Botton Industrial Revolution in 19th century gave birth to the existence of Agro-base Industries of the world, most the colonial master.
In late 19th century, the number of Agro-base Industries were increasing in a faster rate due to the improvement in mechanization of agriculture. At that time, there was no laws governing the industries, no ministry of agriculture until later at the end of 20th century when our indigenous entrepreneurs began to set up some of the present industries.
Between 1959 and 1977, the large the large number of companies were registered and been approved by the ministry of Agriculture of which one of them is Livestock Mill Plc. I was founded in 1947 by a group of individuals who combined as a partnership. It was also incorporated in 1955 with shareholders. At times they were combining the production of feeds and poultry farming now they have numerous branches all over the country with their main branch at Aba.
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