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The study was carried out in four markets namely: Wanune, Asukunya, Tiortyu and Gwarche markets from which 109 women processors and marketers were sampled. Structured questionnaires were used to elicit relevant information from the women. The first objective described the socio-economic characteristics of processors and marketers of soybean in the study area; the second identified the different forms of soybean product in the study area; the third determined the level of rural women participation in the processing and marketing of soybean product in the study area; and the fourth determined the profitability of processing and marketing of soybean products. The gross margin analysis for marketing of soybean gave a positive sign (₦1,583), an indication that soybean marketing is a profitable as well as lucrative business in the study area. The role of the women can be improved upon with better education through promotion o farmers/women cooperative and government strategies involving women. This study however recommends that government should facilitate he availability o credit facilities, inputs and infrastructural facilities and also revitalize and encourage ago-based industries so as to improve the efficiency in processing and marketing of soybean.

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The main objectives of this study were to access the loan repayment performance of small-holder maize farmers in Kanke Local Government Area of Plateau State. A sample of 90 farmers was randomly selected and analyzed using percentages, means, and multiple regression. Results show that farmers received on average of ₦75,000 as loan. A large proportion of the farmers adopted mixed varieties of maize. Untimely loan disbursement, low market price of farm produce, and high interest rate were the major constraints militating against loan repayment. It was recommended that more credit from formal sources should be made available in large loan size to farmers. In addition, loan disbursement should be timely to avoid diversion while successful applicants should be trained on proper loan management.