This study examined the diameter at breast height (DBH), total tree height (THT) of trees and modelled the height-diameter across nonlinear regression (NLR) and artificial intelligence (AI) approaches in the sacred grove forest, Benue State, Nigeria. The study reported a mean DBH...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4456
Soil salinity and groundwater quality degradation increasingly threaten the sustainability of irrigated agriculture in semi-arid regions worldwide, posing significant socio-economic consequences for smallholder farmers and rural communities. This review synthesises current litera...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4455
Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) are acknowledged for supporting rural livelihoods and forest conservation. This study was conducted in Boumba Bek National Park and its surrounding area in 2023. It aims to identify NTFPs and their vulnerability factors with a view to conserving...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4454
This study investigated bamboo growth and carbon sequestration across three major forest types in Cambodia: deciduous, evergreen, and semi-evergreen forests. Structural attributes (diameter, height, clump size, stem density, and mortality) and biomass-related variables (volume, c...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4453
Mubasshir Ahmed, S.M.S. Parvej, Sadia Afrin Jui, Kamiliya Kader, Shafia Nahid Kusum, Md. Abdur Razzak Taohidi, Umme Hafsa Timmi, Md. Wahidul Islam, Shaikat Mitra, Md. Humayun Kabir & Md. Shamim-Al-Mamun·Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry·2025
Jute (Corchorus olitorius L.) is a major fibre crop of Bangladesh, but its yield is seriously constrained by heavy weed infestation during early growth stages. To address this challenge, a field study was conducted at the Jute Agriculture Experimental Station (JAES), Manikganj, a...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4452
Gender equality is central to attaining sustainable development, but lingering disparities are still influencing women's engagement in agriculture and natural resource management. In this article, empirical and policy-based evidence from four different settings, Colombia, Banglad...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4451
This study assessed the impacts of different land use types on soil fertility and carbon storage in Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria. The specific objectives were to evaluate the physical and chemical properties of soils under cultivated, forest, and grassland uses, and to assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4450
Agroforestry plays an increasingly important role in strengthening climate resilience among smallholder farmers in the Philippines. This mini-review synthesizes recent evidence on farmers’ awareness, attitudes, and adaptation practices, emphasizing agroforestry’s dual role as bot...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4449
Sub-Saharan Africa has a large population from malnutrition. With a growth rate of ≈ 2.7% per year, this number is constantly increasing. Added to this challenge are the effects of climate change, which are impacting the yield of crops that are part of our dietary habits. One of...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4448
The assessment of competitiveness and comparative advantage of tea production management systems in Nigeria was carried out. Data were collected from the respondents with the aid of structured questionnaire designed with open data kit (ODK) and the data obtained from the question...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4447
Water scarcity and variability in water quality remain a major challenge for agricultural productivity in Sub-saharan Africa. This study assessed the suitability of borehole water for irrigation and examined its effect on the growth, yield and water use efficiency of sweet melon...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4446
Agroforestry and Community-Based Forest Management (CBFM) offer complementary approaches for promoting sustainable land use and social equity. Agroforestry enhances soil fertility, nutrient cycling, biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and climate resilience, while CBFM provides p...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4445
Assessing the influence of land use on soil physic chemical properties is crucial for developing sustainable land management strategies. This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of different land uses and soil depth on selected soil properties in three randomly selected si...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4444
Farmers in India face multiple challenges in adopting pesticides effectively, including limited awareness about proper usage, dosage, and safety precautions, which often leads to misuse and health risks. Economic constraints prevent smallholders from accessing high-quality or rec...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4443
The study was conducted to assess the effect of different parent materials on growth and yield of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) in Unwana South East, Nigeria. Four parent materials were selected: sandstone, coastal plain sand, shale and alluvium. Three farms were randomly selecte...
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Research Article10.9734/ajraf/2025/v11i4442