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Assessment of the Profitability of Rice Production in Afikpo North L.G.A.

Uche Nkechi, Donatus, Jane & N. Uchenwachi, Margaret · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

This study was carried out to determine the profitability of rice production in Afikpo North L.G.A Ebonyi State of Nigeria between April and September, 2019. Seventy (70) rice farmers (35 each) randomly selected from two prominent rice producing villages (Amasiri and Akpoha) in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i730154

The Effect of Soil Slope and Organic Materials on Changes of Land Physical Properties and Napier Grass (Pennisetum purpureum) Production

Erita ., Sandri Sastrawan, Salmandi Futra & Hairunnas . · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

The movement of water and organic material in the hill slope area influenced by the difference of soil slope and it play an important role to contribute the spatial differences of soil properties. Therefore, this study aims to examine changes in parameters of soil physical proper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i730153

Review on Termite Mound Soil Characteristics and Agricultural Importance

S. Subi & A. Merline Sheela · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Addition of soil with various amendments to boost up the nutrient content and moisture holding capacity is necessary for improving the crop productivity. Among the various amendments, compost prepared from the crop residues attracted much attention in recent years. The crop resid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i730152

Species – Specific Allometric Equations for Predicting Biomass of Faidherbia albida (Del.) A. Chev. In the Sudano-sahelian Savannahs of Far-North, Cameroon

Alexandre Tchindebe, . Tchobsala, Mamadou Laminou Mal Amadou, Halilou Ahmadou & Ibrahima Adamou · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

To contribute to the accurate assessment of carbon of agroforest species of Sudano-sahelian ecosystems, a study based on the establishment of mono-specific allometric equations were investigated in the arboreous parks of the Far-North Cameroon. A total of 20 individual trees of F...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i630151

Awareness of Forestry as a Career among Secondary School Students in Makurdi Metropolis, Benue State, Nigeria

E. T. Ikyaagba, A. E. Egwunatum, P. U. Ancha, M. Kongo & B. U. Origbo · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Over the years enrolment of students in to forestry programme is always low and many of the students in forestry programme do not always choose the programme. This underpinned the need for a comprehensive knowledge about the reasons behind the low enrolment in Forestry and forest...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i630150

Analysis of Factors Influencing Adoption of Good Agronomic Practices (GAP) among Cassava Farmers under Nigeria Agricultural Transformation Agenda

R. A. Omolehin, E. O. Akogun & S. O. Oyewole · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

This study investigated the adoption rate and factors influencing the adoption of cassava technologies among farmers under Nigeria Agricultural Transformation Agenda (ATA). A total of 60 participating cassava farmers were randomly selected through a multi-stage sampling approach....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i630149

Enabling Rural Youth to Generate Extra Income through Back Yard Poultry Rearing under ARYA Project in East Champaran

Arvind Kumar Singh, Neelam Kumari, Ram Babu Sharma, Shri Kant, Jitendra Rajput, Ashish Rai, Satish Kumar Singh, Anshu Gangwar, Vikas Kumar Rai, Manish Kumar & Anand Kumar · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

After Backyard Poultry farming enterprise a monthly income of every member of group is increased up-to Rs. 10500/- per youth per month as in addition to income from agriculture and other sources. This income was calculated on the basis of their yearly income. The consumers are ge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i630148

Biocontrol of Fungi Associated with Onion (Allium cepa) Bulb Rot during Post Harvest

Theresa E. Omara- Achong, Peggy A. Okey, Edward N. Okey & Patience M. Ukpong · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Post-harvest deterioration is a major problem of onions (Allium cepa) in Nigeria. The use of chemicals has been the main control measure. Chemicals are hazardous and environmentally unfriendly. There is therefore, a need for search for effective bio-pesticides as alternatives. A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i630147

Analysis of the Effects of Feeding Ecology of Double-spurred Francolin (Pternitis bicalcaratus linn.) On Crop Production in Ekiti State, Nigeria

Oluwafunke C. Owolabi, Akinsola I. Akinpelu & Kehinde E. Owolabi · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Pternitis bicalcaratusis a bird with both positive and negative economic values. Due to the feeding habit they exhibit, they are regarded as agricultural pest. Despite their known to feed on both plants and insects materials, there has been no previous study on the effects of the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i530146

Assessment of Prevalence and Incidence of Sesame Gall Midge (Asphondylia sesami Felt) in Kafta-Humera District Tigray, Ethiopia

Assefa Abadi Kebede, Zerabruk Geremedhin Taferee & Weres Negash Golla · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Gall midge (Asphondilia sesame Felt) is one of the most serious insect pests of sesame threatening sesame production in Tigray, Ethiopia. The aim of the present study was to assess distribution and incidence of sesame gall midge and its association with different agronomic practi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i530145

Phytotoxic Effects of Aqueous Extracts of Olax subscorpioidea Oliv. on Seed Germination and Growth Parameters of Maize (Zea mays L.)

O. S. Olubode & D. O. Ayoola · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Phytotoxicity of wild plants is sometimes utilized in the control of weeds. Their effects on crops are however not extensively documented. Effects of aqueous extracts of Olax subscorpioidea Oliv. were thus examined on seeds and seedlings of maize. Two experiments were laid out in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i530144

Links between Farmers’ Socio-demographics and Adoption of Soil Conservation Technologies in Hilly Terrains of Nandi County, Kenya

Joseph Kipkorir Cheruiyot · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Smallholder farms in Kenya continue to suffer from crop-productivity declines due to loss of soil quality as a result of soil erosion among other factors. Low adoption of soil conservation technologies persists in spite of previous interventions. This study was conducted to inves...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i530143

Growth Response of Ixora coccinea (L.) Cuttings to Coconut Water Treatment under a Low Polythene Sheet Dome

Samuel Ebo Owusu · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Aims: To investigate the effects of coconut water treatment and polythene sheet dome on the establishment of Ixora coccinea (L.), stem cuttings. Study Design: A 4 factorial Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates was used. Place and Duration of Study: The st...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i530142

Variations in Soil Properties and Okra Yield as Influenced by Different Types and Forms of Organic Amendments

B. O. Adebo, A. O. Aweto & K. Ogedengbe · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

The overexploitation of agricultural lands have necessitated the use of fertilizers to enhance food production. However, due to the cost and environmental impacts of mineral fertilizers, the utilization of readily available organic wastes as soil amendments have become necessary....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i430141

Stand Structure, Regeneration Status and Distribution Patterns of Six Important Tree Species along Altitudinal Gradients at the Kilum-Ijim Forest Reserve, Cameroon

Franklin Bantar Nworo, Njoh Roland Ndah & Egbe Enow Andrew · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2020

Tropical montane forests are considered to be one of the most species diverse ecosystems. These areas pose specific edaphic and environmental characteristics which enable these areas to harbour wide varieties of organisms. Some of these organisms are threatened and others are end...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jaeri/2020/v21i430140