Effect of Transportation on the Marketing of Agricultural Products in Jos North

Abstract

This study examined the effect of transportation in the marketing of agricultural products in selected markets in Jos North LGA of Plateau State. The main objectives of the study are to ascertain the relationship between efficient transportation system and the cost of agricultural products and to determine the impact of transportation on the availability of agricultural products in Jos North LGA. Survey research method was employed. Respondents were drawn from Gada Biu, Farin Gada, and Satellite Markets. Tables and percentages were used for data presentation. Findings show that transportation plays an important role in the distribution of agricultural products, helps in creating market for agricultural product and reduces spoilage and wastage of farm products. It also shows that improvement in transportation can encourage farmers to work hard in increasing production. The study recommends that Federal, State and Local Governments should provide adequate transportation system which will help in conveying the farm products from their places of production to places of consumption. All transportation facilities in the country should be upgraded by Federal Government and there should be general improvement in the transportation system which will encourage farmers to work harder.