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Crop Diversification and Sustainability in a Cocoa Agroforestry System in Meme Division South West Region, Cameroon

Njoh Roland Ndah, Ekole, Paul Nanje, Agbor, David Tavi, Paul Nanje Ekole, Mbah Harry Agwa, Ndah, Njoh Roland, Julie Taku, Lucha, Celestine Fonyikeh-Bomboh, Celestine Fonyikeh-Bomboh Lucha, David Tavi Agbor & Agwa , Mbah Harry · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

The diversification of crops and trees in cocoa agroforestry plays a major role in ecosystem goods and services. This study investigated the effects of crop diversification in a cocoa agroforestry farms. The study is aimed at identifying crops, crops preference and profitability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i2196

The Importance of Community Empowerment through Strengthening Farmer Groups in the Forest Management Unit (KPH) Way Terusan Central Lampung, Lampung Province Indonesia

Christine Wulandari, Hari Kaskoyo, Yoeland Violita, Cindy, Samsul Bakri, Safril Ariza, Yudi, Wulandari, Christine, Yudi Safril Ariza, Cindy Yoeland Violita & Puspa Hartati · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

This study aims to examine and determine the implementation of activities in strengthening the Forest Farmer Group (KTH) in Way Terusan Forest Management Unit (KPH) of Central Lampung, Lampung Province. This study is conducted because apparently only about 87% of 42 forest farmer...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i1194

Comparative Assessment of Regeneration, Structure and Species Diversity of Woody Vegetation in Disturbed and Undisturbed Sites of a Secondary Montane Forest, Kenya

Jemimah Achieng Ocholla, Shadrack Kinyua Inoti, Inoti, Shadrack Kinyua, Gilbert Obati Obwoyere & Ocholla, Jemimah Achieng · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

Secondary montane forest is created by either natural or artificial disturbances resulting in open canopies. It is an important resource in relation to economic and ecological values, however, it faces over-exploitation. The objective of this study was to compare regeneration, fo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i1195

Preparation and Characterisation of Modified Biochar from Vitex Doniana (Black Plum) Seeds Using Chemical and Thermal Treatments

Anakhu A. Esther, Victor I. Ameh, Esther, Anakhu A., Anetokhe A. Meshach, Meshach, Anetokhe A., Ameh, Victor I. & Atulute O. Oluwasegun · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

Agricultural wastes from plant have continued to be a huge contributor to the global biomass generation and their utilization for biochar is growing. The goal of this research was to produce and characterize modified biochar of Vitex doniana (Black plum) seeds using chemical and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i1193

Evaluating the Effects of Biochar and Organic Soil Amendments on Seedling Development of Annona muricata. Linn

E. L. Anozie, A. E. Egwunatum, I. O. Igbinosa, C. L. Umeh & U. Udeze · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

The importance of appropriate growth media for propagation of Annona muricata seedlings cannot be over emphasized. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effects of biochar and organic soil amendments on seedling development of Annona muricata using different potting medi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2023/v9i1191

Growth and Productivity of Cauliflower in Aonla Based Multistoried Agroforestry System

Laboni Shifat Pingki, Miah, Md. Main Uddin, Tofayel Ahamed, Md. Main Uddin Miah, Khan, Md. Arifur Rahman, Pingki, Laboni Shifat, Md. Arifur Rahman Khan, Satyen Mondal & Mondal, Satyen · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

Fruit tree vegetable-based agroforestry systems (FVAS) are being introduced in highland cropping systems of Bangladesh. This combined production system is applicable against changing climate, ensuring nutritional requirements along with food security, ecological balance, and econ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4190

Evaluation of Tree Volume Equations for Gmelina arborea Roxb. Stand in Southwestern, Nigeria

Y. I. Egonmwan & W. O. Orukpe · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

Effective and sustainable forest management is dependent on volume and yield models. This study was carried out to evaluate ten (10) different tree volume equations for the sustainable management of the Gmelina arborea stand in Oluwa forest reserve. A total of 590 trees were used...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4189

Agromorphological Characterization of a Rubber Tree-Teak Agroforestry System in Central Côte d’Ivoire

Eric Francis Soumahin, N’guessan, Adjouawa Armandine, Bi Bianuvrin Noël Boué Voui, Adjouawa Armandine N’guessan, Samuel Obouayeba, Voui, Bi Bianuvrin Noël Boué & Yatty Justin Kouadio · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

Aims: Faced with environmental issues, soil degradation and the scarcity of arable land, farmers are adopting several cropping practices, including agroforestry. It is in this context that a study entitled “Agromorphological characterization of a rubber tree-teak agroforestry sys...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4187

Influence of Cone Physical Characteristics and Extraction Exposure Period on Seed Yield of Pinus patula

Alice Adongo Onyango, Shadrack Kinyua Inoti, Nelson Maara, James Munga Kimondo & Jesse Owino · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

This study examines the correlation between extraction exposure periods and cone physical characteristics on Pinus patula seed yield. Systematic random sampling was employed for tree identification in an even-aged clonal seed orchard, and the laboratory phase was laid down as a f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4186

Medicinal Plants Traditionally Used for the Treatment of Skin Diseases in Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Muhammad Farooq Azhar, Ehsan Ali, Sohail Qadir, Muhammad Zubair & Muhammad Qadir Ahmad · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

Skin conditions are among the most common health problems that affect people. Modern, allopathic, and natural medicine can all help to promote healthy skin.  Human skin problems can be successfully treated using medicinal herbs because they contain a wide variety of bioactive mol...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4185

Factor Affecting Purchase of Quality Wood: Understanding Perceptions of Wood Workers Using Logistic Regression Model

Muhammad Zubair, Zinnia Abbas & Syed Bilal Hussain · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

Woodworkers purchase wood from farmlands as well as from the timber markets, transport them and later convert them into usable products keeping in mind their profitability and customer relationship. Wood with problems not only devoid woodworkers with profit, in turn, affect custo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4184

Research on Blockchain-based Traceability System for Agricultural Products

Lingyun Dong & Rong Dong · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

To solve the problems of the existing agricultural products traceability system data storage security is not high, centralization is serious, data is easy to be tampered with and data trust, as well as to protect the quality and safety of agricultural products, safeguard the righ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4183

Effects of Different Potting Media on the Germination and Early Growth of Newbouldia laevis. (P. Beauv.) Seem.

E. L. Anozie, A. E. Egwunatum, J. U. Ezenwenyi & C. I. Okonkwo · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2022

The research was conducted at the screen house of the Department of Forestry and Wildlife, Faculty of Agriculture, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Anambra state, Nigeria. The study was carried out from January to May 2021 to access the effect of different potting media on germin...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajraf/2022/v8i4182