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Perspectives of Return Sustainability in Rural Areas of Podrinje

Edin Ramić, Besim Salkić, Emir Imširović, Ahmed Salkić & Ensar Salkić · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

The return of refugees and internally displaced persons is an activity in which all individuals are provided with the opportunity to return voluntarily, safely and with dignity to their homes that they had to leave during the conflict. Even after more than a decade, the problem o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i1030173

Water Stress Limits Growth and Physiological Performance of Jatropha curcas L. Seedlings

Bassirou Sine, Bassiaka Ouattara, Diariétou Sambakhé, Alassane Waly Ngom & Aïda Ndiaye · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Jatropha (Jatropha curcas L.) is a potential biodiesel plant that gained much attention in non-oil production countries. We investigated the ability of the species to cope with water deficit occurring in semi-arid zones like Senegal climatic conditions. The layout of the experime...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i1030174

Seed Vigour of Quality Protein Maize Varieties Belonging to Different Maturity Groups

Olasoji Julius Oluseyi & Ajayi Sunday Adesola · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Laboratory tests were carried out to investigate inherent quality differences among stored seeds of early, intermediate and late-maturing quality protein maize using completely randomized design (CRD) with three replications at the Seed Testing Laboratory of the Institute of Agri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i1030169

Study of Different Rates of Application of Mixture of Amidosulfuron and Iodosulfuron-Methyl-Sodium on Broadleaf Weed Infestation and Grain Yield of Soft Wheat

B. Hajjaj · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Aims: A soft wheat weed control trial was conducted in order to investigate the effect of mixture of Amidosulfuron and Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium on controlling broadleaf weeds infestation in a soft wheat crop. Study Design: The experimental design was a random block with three r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i930167

Strategies for Improving Agricultural Extension Service Delivery in Afikpo North Local Government Area, Ebonyi State

J. U. Ndem, B. N. Okafor, M. A. Ochijenu, F. Azuuku, L. I. Eni, C. Nwovu, C. N. Edu & C. M. Okpara · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

This study determined the strategies for improving agricultural extension service delivery in Afikpo North Local Government Area, Ebonyi State Nigeria using three purposes of study. The study adopted survey research design. The population of the study was 81 contact farmers and e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i930165

Development and Evaluation of Promising Popcorn Hybrids Developed from Local and Exotic Germplasm

K. I. Khalifa, M. G. Balba, M. A. Omar, H. A. Darwish, E. M. Ismail & N. A. Hasan · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Popcorn is considered as one of the oldest forms of field corn and mainly used as a snack food. In the time being, no local popcorn registered hybrids are available in Egypt and all country needs are imported hybrids. Therefore, there is a dire need to develop local popcorn hybri...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i930164

Effect of Farmyard Manure Application on Yield and Some Quality Characteristics of Popcorn (Zea mays L. everta Sturt) at the Organic Farming

Ayse Gulgun Oktem & Abdullah Oktem · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Aims: It was aimed to determine the effect of different levels of farmyard manure on yield and quality attributes of the popcorn (Zea mays L. everta Sturt) grown under second crop conditions. Study Design: The experiment was set up according to randomized complete blocks experime...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i930168

Competency Improvement Needs of Farmers in Afforestation for Preventing and Controlling Soil Erosion in Kogi State, Nigeria

Abu Mohammed, Ogbonnaya Elom, Ogechukwu Onah & Nnennaya Sinachi Monwuba · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Farmers’ lack of awareness of agricultural activities that contribute to soil erosion and competencies needed to prevent or control the menace through afforestation contributed to unprecedented hardship, the farmers, stakeholders and individuals in Kogi state. The purpose of this...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i830161

Cost-benefit Analysis of Rating Scale and Criterion Reference Assessment Technique for Determining Students’ Performance in Rice Production in Ebonyi State, Nigeria

Ogbonnaya Elom, Francis Madueke Onu, Mohammed Abu, Ogechukwu Onah & Nnennaya Sinachi Monwuba · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

The objectives of the study were to determine the difference in costs of ingredients, the benefit in percentage score of students’ performance and the difference between the benefit in percentage score of students’ performance determined through the two assessment modes RS and CR...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i830162

Insecticidal Activity of Ageratum conyzoides (Asteraceae) Aqueous Extracts against the Grasshopper Zonocerus variegatus (Orthoptera: Pyrgomorphidae)

Dongmo Tonleu Ingrid, Seino Richard Akwanjoh & Manjeli Yacouba · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Ageratum conyzoides (Asteraceae) is an annual plant with insecticidal activity against some insect pests. The present study was designed to evaluate the insecticidal activity of aqueous extracts (infusion and maceration) of A. conyzoides against the pest grasshopper Zonocerus var...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i830159

Adoption of Napier Grass [Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.) Morrone] among Livestock Farmers in Botswana: Challenges and Future Prospects

K. Mogotsi, M. Koobonye, K. Galesekwe & M. Odubeng · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

In order to assess the current adoption level of Napier grass [Cenchrus purpureus (Schumach.)] in Botswana as well as identify barriers hindering its uptake and effective use, data collection was done through a field survey of purposively selected sample of livestock farmers in N...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i830158

Effects of Season Variation on Water, Feed, Milk Yield and Reproductive Performance of Dairy Cows in Smallholder Farms in Eastern Africa

Ongadi Patrick Mudavadi, Mpolya Abraham Emmanuel, Gachuiri Charles, Muyekho Francis Namasake & Lukuyu Adubwa Bernard · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Aim: The smallholder dairy industry in Eastern Africa continues to be characterized by seasonality driven milk fluctuations and reproductive performance of dairy cows. In this review, we present important effects of changes in seasons on water, feed quantity and quality, milk yie...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i830157

Effectiveness of Fortified Liquid Organic Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on the Growth, Physiological and Pesticidal Response of African Nightshade (Solanum scabrum)

Valantine Asong Tellen & Stephanie Mbiseh · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Aims: To assess the effectiveness of fortified liquid organic manure, zero fertilizer applications and urea on the growth, physiological and pesticidal response of Solanum scabrum. Study Design: Complete randomized block experimental design. Place and Duration of Study: The green...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i730155

An Analytical View on Water Use Efficiency of Some Main Crops Grown in the Non-costal Parts of Thrace Region

Recep Cakir · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

The article contains data obtained from evaluations related to irrigation water use efficiency (IWUE) and water use efficiency (WUE), for the main crops, irrigated at different stages of growth, on the basis of some findings obtained in the Research Institute in Kırklareli. Each...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i730156